Can mini patient cases make better nurses?
NCT ID NCT07184112
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using short, realistic patient scenarios (called Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations) in nursing training can improve students' clinical decision-making and academic motivation. Sixty male nursing students will be randomly assigned to either the simulation training or standard teaching. The goal is to see if these mini-cases help bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) - short clinical cases used in training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that brief, realistic scenarios help nursing students make better decisions and stay motivated, potentially improving nursing education.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 male students, so results may not apply to all nursing students. It measures self-reported skills, not actual patient outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Hafr Albatin
RECRUITINGDammam, Saudi Arabia
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