Simulation drills aim to sharpen Nurses' eye for IV complications

NCT ID NCT07514247

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether simulation-based training helps nursing students recognize when an IV catheter is leaking fluid into surrounding tissue (infiltration) and make better decisions. Ninety first-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either standardized patient simulation, in situ simulation, or traditional teaching. Researchers will measure knowledge, decision-making skills, and student satisfaction.

What this could mean

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Active substance

simulation-based training (standardized patient and in situ simulation)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that hands-on simulation training improves nursing students' ability to detect IV complications and make safer clinical decisions.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage educational study with only 90 students. Results may not apply to all nursing programs or real-world settings.

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