Can a phone app teach nurses to make tough ethical calls?

NCT ID NCT07601776

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a mobile app, based on a bioethical decision-making model, can improve ethical decision-making and sensitivity in nursing students. 90 fourth-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to use the app or do face-to-face case analysis. Researchers will measure changes using standard tests before, after, and during follow-up.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mobile application based on the Thompson & Thompson bioethical decision-making model
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, scalable way to improve ethical skills in nursing education.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 students at one university, so results may not apply broadly. It measures test scores, not real-world behavior.

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ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING ETHICAL SENSITIVITY MOBILE APPLICATIONS

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