Can flipping the nursing classroom boost exam scores and engagement?

NCT ID NCT07806305

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a flipped classroom model, where students review materials before class and engage in group discussions during class, improves academic performance and interest in an infectious disease nursing course. Researchers compare exam scores and feedback from nursing students taught with this method against those from a previous year who received traditional lectures. The goal is to see if this active learning approach helps students better integrate knowledge and stay engaged.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Flipped classroom teaching model
What this could lead to
If effective, this teaching approach could improve nursing students' understanding and engagement in infectious disease care, potentially leading to better patient outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-university study with historical controls, so results may not apply broadly. Differences in student cohorts or teaching quality could influence outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All students in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 cohorts who completed the course of Infectious Diseases Nursing (IN) were eligible.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * documented grades in both prerequisite courses (Microbiology \& Immunology and Adults Nursing) AND * completion of the final examination Exclusion Criteria: * incomplete prerequisite records OR * withdrawal from the course

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  • Shantou University Medical College

    Shantou, Guangdong, 515041, China