Writing it down: could a simple diary boost nursing Students' confidence?

NCT ID NCT07730411

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

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether asking first-year nursing students to keep a structured reflective journal during clinical practice improves their emotional awareness and belief in their own learning abilities. Over four weeks, one group writes weekly diary entries based on a guided model and receives feedback, while a control group follows standard education. Researchers measure changes using two questionnaires to see if the journaling habit makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: reflective journaling based on Gibbs's model
What this could lead to: If it works, reflective journaling could become a simple tool to boost nursing students' self-awareness and academic confidence.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center trial with a specific student group, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be modest or hard to separate from normal learning.

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EDUCATION NURSING

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Locations

Inonu University

Malatya, Malatya, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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