Simulation or actors? study seeks best way to teach nursing students heart and lung exams

NCT ID NCT07631234

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will compare two teaching methods for first-year nursing students learning how to examine the heart and lungs. One group will practice on a manikin (simulation), while the other will practice with trained actors (standardized patients). Researchers will measure students' knowledge, skills, confidence, and anxiety before and after training to see which method works better.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify the best teaching method for nursing students to learn heart and lung exams, potentially improving patient care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage educational study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures learning outcomes, not patient health.

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Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing

Burdur, 15030, Turkey (Türkiye)
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing

Burdur, 15030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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