NURSING EDUCATION

This study tested whether a 10-week psychodrama program could improve empathy, self-compassion, and psychological well-being in 40 nursing students. Half took part in group role-playing sessions, while the other half continued normal activities. Researchers measured changes using…

This trial tests whether adding a mobile app with instructional videos to standard nursing education helps first-year students learn medication administration skills better than standard training alone. Half the students get app access for two weeks, while the other half follows …

This study tested whether a digital microlearning program—short, scenario-based online modules—could improve patient-safety awareness and error recognition in nursing students before they start surgical clinical practice. Ninety second-year nursing students were randomly assigned…

This study looks at whether using podcasts can improve how well nursing students learn to care for patients before surgery. About 80 students will be split into two groups: one gets standard classroom teaching, the other gets the same teaching plus special podcast episodes. Resea…

This trial tests whether nursing students who practice on a lactation simulation model become better at teaching breastfeeding to new mothers. Fourth-year nursing students are randomly assigned to either simulation-based training or standard classroom instruction. After training,…

This study tests whether adding innovation workshops to a project-planning course helps nursing students think more critically and creatively. About 50 third-year students will take the special course or a standard elective, and researchers will measure changes in their motivatio…

This study tests whether an online training program can improve nursing students' awareness of digital data security and their attitudes toward managing data in digital health environments. About 110 nursing students are randomly assigned to either receive the training or not. Re…

This study tests whether a web-based chatbot can improve nursing students' confidence in giving medications to children. Giving children the right dose is tricky because it depends on their weight, and mistakes can be harmful. Third-year nursing students starting their pediatric …

This trial compares two ways of teaching expert pediatric nurses how to suction a breathing tube (orotracheal suctioning) — a complex and high-stakes procedure. One group uses a mobile-friendly animated training module, while the other receives a traditional PowerPoint lecture. R…

This study tested whether using digital quiz games (Gimkit) or escape room activities helps nursing students learn more about HPV compared to traditional lectures. 90 nursing students took part, and their knowledge and literacy were measured before, after, and later. The goal is …

This study tests whether concept map-based reflective learning helps first-year nursing students better understand peripheral intravenous catheterization. Sixty-six students are randomly assigned to standard teaching or standard teaching plus creating concept maps about IV insert…

This study compares immersive virtual reality (VR) training with traditional part-task trainer simulation for teaching phlebotomy (blood draw) to nursing students. About 60 second-year students with no prior venipuncture experience are randomly assigned to either VR or standard t…

This study tests whether a peer-supported education program can increase nursing students' awareness of climate change and its effects on health. Around 90 nursing students will receive training from fellow students and complete surveys before and after to measure changes in thei…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence-supported e-learning programme helps nursing students learn pressure injury prevention better than standard face-to-face classes. About 162 undergraduate nursing students are randomly assigned to either a traditional classroom s…

This study tested whether using augmented reality (AR) or a 3D hip model helps first-year nursing students learn how to give intramuscular injections better than traditional methods. 146 students were randomly assigned to practice with AR, a 3D model, or a standard model. Researc…

This study looked at whether an interactive video can improve nursing students' knowledge and skills in caring for surgical patients who wear anti-embolism stockings. Sixty nursing students took part, with some watching the video and others learning through standard methods. The …

This study followed 70 new nurses in Taiwan who took part in a high-fidelity simulation session using a lifelike mannequin to manage a breathing emergency. Researchers measured their knowledge, clinical performance, confidence, and psychological well-being before training, right …

This study tested a blended teaching method (combining online and in-person classes) for 91 master's nursing students. The goal was to see if it helps them better find and use online information for their studies. Students completed surveys on their knowledge, how helpful the cou…

This study tested whether using a game-based learning tool (Kahoot!) helps nursing students learn more about medication safety than traditional lectures. 100 nursing students were split into two groups: one received standard training, the other played a gamified version. Research…

This study tested whether playing an escape room game helps nursing students learn about pressure ulcers (bedsores) better than just listening to a lecture. 51 senior nursing students took part. The game group showed improved knowledge right after and one month later compared to …

This study tested a training program for 30 intensive care nurses to improve their knowledge and care for medical device-related pressure injuries (like sores from tubes or masks). Nurses learned through a structured program and were tested before, right after, and one month late…

This study looked at whether a blockchain-powered electronic portfolio helps nursing students track their skills and keep learning. 72 third-year nursing students used either a blockchain e-portfolio or a standard one during their clinical rotation. Researchers measured their cli…

This study tested a peer education module about climate change and women's health. 84 nursing students took part to see if the module changed their anxiety about climate change. The goal was to improve understanding, not to treat any disease.

This study tested whether a type of group therapy called psychodrama could improve psychological well-being, self-esteem, empathy, and self-compassion in nursing students. Forty students were randomly assigned to either attend 10 psychodrama sessions or receive no extra support. …

This study tested whether an AI-powered app could help nurses calculate medication doses more accurately than traditional classroom teaching. Fifty-six nurses from various hospital units participated, with one group using the AI app and the other receiving standard instruction. R…

This study tested whether a hybrid simulation method—combining a high-fidelity manikin with web-based training—helps nursing students learn advanced life support better than traditional methods. 73 students who had completed certain courses took part. The goal was to measure thei…

This study tested a teaching tool called CORE, which uses written case scenarios on tablets to help nursing students learn how to assess pain. 88 senior nursing students in Turkey were split into two groups: one used CORE, the other did not. Researchers measured their pain knowle…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) or computer-based simulation helps nursing students learn ECG better than traditional lab practice. 90 first-year nursing students took part. They attended a lecture, then were split into three groups for a 90-minute training session…

This study tested a new training program that uses artificial intelligence to create realistic heart test scenarios for nurses. 64 nurses took part to see if the AI-based training improved their knowledge, decision-making, and confidence in reading ECGs. The goal was to find a be…

This study tested whether a creative drama workshop could make nursing students more aware of their technology habits. 110 students took part, and researchers measured their technology addiction levels before and after the workshop. A smaller group also shared their thoughts in i…

This study tested whether a digital escape room game could help nursing students learn how to manage hypovolemic shock, a life-threatening condition. Fifty-five third-year nursing students were split into two groups: one played the game, the other had a traditional lecture. While…

This study tested whether adding short instructional videos to traditional teaching helps first-year nursing students learn how to care for central venous catheters (CVCs). Sixty-six students were randomly assigned to either video-assisted or traditional instruction. Researchers …

This study looked at whether a teaching method called Team-Based Learning (TBL) helps nursing students better understand and use evidence-based practice (using research to guide patient care). 131 second-year nursing students took part in a 12-hour course using TBL, which include…

This study looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles can improve how well nursing students learn to give subcutaneous injections. 70 first-year nursing students were split into two groups: one used VR to watch a training video, and the other got standard teaching. Rese…

This study tested a short online course for Syrian nurses to improve their ability to detect and manage chronic kidney disease (CKD). Thirty nurses from kidney, heart, and hormone units took seven short modules on their phones or computers over four weeks. The goal was to see if …

This study tested whether an escape room simulation could help nursing students feel more confident about patient safety. 95 senior nursing students took part, solving safety-related puzzles in themed rooms. After the activity, their self-efficacy scores rose from 61 to 71 out of…

This study tested whether a teaching method called Jigsaw IV helps nursing students learn heart and chest exams better than traditional teaching. 70 second-year nursing students were split into two groups: one learned with the Jigsaw IV technique, the other with standard methods.…