Smartphone app may boost nursing skills training

NCT ID NCT07739472

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Maltepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a mobile app with instructional videos to standard nursing education helps first-year students learn medication administration skills better than standard training alone. Half the students get app access for two weeks, while the other half follows the usual curriculum. At the end, both groups take a knowledge test and perform clinical skills in a simulated exam to compare learning outcomes.

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-supported educational intervention with instructional videos and content on medication administration and clinical skills
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could enhance nursing education by providing accessible, on-demand skills training, potentially improving student competence and confidence.
What could go wrong: The trial is small (80 students) and measures short-term learning outcomes, which may not translate to long-term clinical performance. App engagement and individual learning styles could also influence results.

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CLINICAL SKILLS TRAINING NURSING EDUCATION

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Locations

Maltepe University, Faculity of Nursing

Istanbul, 38457, Turkey (Türkiye)

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