AI helps nursing students master surgery recovery protocols

NCT ID NCT07183202

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using artificial intelligence to teach nursing students about the ERAS protocol (a set of steps to help patients recover faster after surgery) improves their knowledge and skills. Seventy third-year nursing students in Turkey were split into two groups: one learned through an AI-assisted case presentation, the other through standard methods. Researchers measured their understanding of ERAS and their 21st-century skills like critical thinking and technology use.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

AI-assisted case-based learning

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could improve how nursing students learn complex care protocols, potentially leading to better patient care.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-site study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures knowledge and skills, not actual patient outcomes.

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Locations

  • Sakarya University

    Adapazarı, Sakarya, 54050, Turkey (Türkiye)