Quick online modules boost safety skills in future nurses, study finds

NCT ID NCT07367906

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Agri Ibrahim Cecen University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

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 to receive the microlearning program plus standard education or standard education alone. Researchers measured changes in safety awareness, error recognition, decision-making under stress, and confidence at several time points.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Digital microlearning program (short, scenario-based online modules)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to better prepare nursing students for safe surgical practice.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study in one university with 90 students, so results may not apply broadly. It tested education, not a treatment.

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MEDICAL EDUCATION NURSING EDUCATION PATIENT SAFETY

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Agri Ibrahim Cecen University Faculty of Health Sciences

AĞRI, Merkez, 04100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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