Role-Play with a simulated patient: a new way to train nurses in mental health?
NCT ID NCT07757750
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study asks whether a scenario-based simulation, where nursing students interact with an actor portraying a person with schizophrenia, can boost their knowledge, empathy, and caregiving skills. Around 105 students will complete questionnaires before and after the simulation, which includes a preparation phase, a 15-minute clinical encounter, and a structured debriefing. The goal is to see if this hands-on training better equips future nurses to support individuals with schizophrenia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Schizophrenia scenario-based simulation (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training approach could become a standard part of psychiatric nursing education, better preparing students to care for people with schizophrenia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-group study without a control group, so improvements might stem from other factors. Results may not generalize to other settings or students.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)
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