Mind maps may sharpen Nurses' thinking skills
NCT ID NCT07548658
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether creating visual mind maps helps nursing students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. About 65 students will be split into two groups: one using mind maps and the other using standard methods. Over five weeks, they will work on real-life clinical cases like infection control and patient safety. The goal is to see if mind mapping makes a difference in how students think through complex problems.
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Not a phased trial
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About 65 people
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Apr 2026
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May 2026
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Other sponsor
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Students who are enrolling in the Critical Thinking in Nursing course for the first time and * who volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Students who have previously taken the critical thinking course * The student's refusal to continue participating in the study or failure to complete the data collection forms.
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