New tool aims to measure quality of clinical education for future healthcare professionals
NCT ID NCT07707154
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to develop and test a questionnaire that measures how health sciences students perceive their clinical training environments. Researchers will invite fourth-year students who have completed clinical placements to fill out an anonymous survey about aspects like supervisor support, working conditions, and learning experiences. The goal is to create a reliable tool that universities and training sites can use to improve clinical education and support accreditation processes.
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 scale could help universities and hospitals identify strengths and weaknesses in clinical training environments, leading to better educational experiences for health sciences students.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study focused on developing a measurement tool, not testing a treatment. The scale may not capture all important aspects of the clinical environment, and its usefulness depends on future adoption by institutions.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 310 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of fourth-year undergraduate students enrolled in health sciences programs at Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation and Lokman Hekim University Faculty of Health Sciences. Eligible students will be those who have previously completed or are currently participating in clinical practice, internship, or clinical placement training. Students from Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Dietetics, Speech and Language Therapy, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and Audiology programs may be included. Participants will be recruited using convenience sampling through relevant academic staff, clinical education settings, and student representatives. A minimum sample of 310 students is planned, based on the anticipated 31-item scale and the recommendation to recruit at least 10 participants per item for scale development studies. Participation will be voluntary, and all data will be collected anonymously through sel
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Fourth-year undergraduate student enrolled in a health sciences program. * Previous or current experience of clinical practice, internship, or clinical placement. * Able to read and understand Turkish. * Provides voluntary informed consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * No previous or current clinical practice, internship, or clinical placement experience. * Incomplete questionnaire responses.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Ankara
Ankara, Ankara, 06370, Turkey (Türkiye)
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