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

NCT ID NCT07631234

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * First-year nursing students enrolled in the Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences during the 2025-2026 academic year. * Enrolled in the Health Assessment I and II courses for the first time. * Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent. * Agree to attend all educational sessions, including theoretical instruction and practical training. * Agree to participate in all data collection procedures, including pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous formal training in cardiopulmonary physical examination (e.g., summer school, certification course, or equivalent training). * Transfer students admitted through horizontal or vertical transfer programs. * Receiving ongoing psychological or psychiatric treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition, particularly anxiety-related disorders. * Withdrawal of informed consent at any stage of the study. * Absence from theoretical, simulation-based, or standardized patient training sessions. * Incomplete or incorrectly completed study questionnaires or assessment forms.

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Locations

  • 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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