Buddy system boosts bedside manner: peer mentoring tested for student nurses

NCT ID NCT07105605

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a peer mentoring program could improve therapeutic communication skills in pediatric nursing students. 73 students were randomly assigned to either receive peer mentoring or standard lessons only. Researchers measured communication skills using a scale and evaluated materials the students created.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: peer mentoring program
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could be used to train nursing students better, potentially improving patient care and student confidence.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with no long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to other schools or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Communication communication disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COMMUNICATION NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONS PEER MENTORING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gazi University

Ankara, Çankaya, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

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