Walking in Patients' shoes: weighted vests aim to teach empathy
NCT ID NCT07763444
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a weight-based simulation can increase empathy and caring behaviors in nursing students. Participants will wear a 2 kg weight for four hours to mimic the physical burden experienced by peritoneal dialysis patients. The trial measures changes in empathy and caring behaviors using validated scales, and also gathers students' feedback on the experience. The goal is to see if this hands-on approach helps future nurses better understand and support their patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A weight-based simulation where nursing students wear a 2 kg weight for four-hour periods to experience the physical burden of peritoneal dialysis patients.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simulation could become a standard training tool to boost empathy and caring behaviors in nursing education, improving patient care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 50 participants, so results may not generalize. The simulation is brief and may not fully capture the patient experience, and outcomes rely on self-reported measures.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Necmettin Erbakan University Seydişehir Kamil Akkanat Health Scıence Faculty
Konya, Meram, 42090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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