Mind maps may boost nursing Students' IV skills
NCT ID NCT07674849
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 insertion. Researchers compare knowledge test scores between the two groups to see if the concept map approach improves learning.
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Active substance
Concept map-based reflective learning
What this could lead to
If effective, this teaching method could improve how nursing students learn clinical skills, potentially leading to better patient care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with 66 students, so results may not apply broadly. The benefit over standard teaching may be small or not significant.
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Locations
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Atatürk University Faculty of Nursing
Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)