New teaching approach boosts nursing students' online research skills
NCT ID NCT06455865
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a blended teaching method (combining online and in-person classes) for 91 master's nursing students. The goal was to see if it helps them better find and use online information for their studies. Students completed surveys on their knowledge, how helpful the course materials were, and their overall satisfaction.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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91 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- 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: * Master's degree students enrolled in the nursing program at the participating university. * Students who have completed the prerequisite courses relevant to the Network Information Resources Retrieval and Usage course. * Students who have provided written informed consent to participate in the study. * Students with regular access to the internet and necessary technological devices for participating in online components of the course. Exclusion Criteria: * Students who have previously completed a similar course or have extensive prior experience with network information resources retrieval and usage. * Students who are unable to commit to the course schedule and requirements due to personal or professional reasons. * Students with known learning disabilities or conditions that might interfere with their ability to complete the course assessments, unless they receive appropriate accommodations. * Students who withdraw consent at any point during the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hangzhou Normal University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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