THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING ON NURSING STUDENTS' NURSING PROCESS EDUCATION
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Intervention Description - Digital Storytelling Group, Control Group (Traditional Case-Based Education).
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Education, Nursing, Students, Nursing, Clinical Competence, Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing. Basic parameters: 18 years — 45 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING ON NURSING STUDENTS' NURSING PROCESS EDUCATION: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Overview
Study Type: Randomized Controlled Experimental Study Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effects of digital storytelling-enhanced nursing process education on nursing students' knowledge, nursing process competency, and clinical reasoning skills. The nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, forms the foundation of evidence-based and holistic care. However, the literature indicates that nursing students often face difficulties in assessment, prioritization, and individualization of care interventions and frequently apply the process mechanically. The study addresses the following primary questions: Does digital storytelling improve nursing students' knowledge of the nursing process? Does digital storytelling enhance students' nursing process competency and clinical reasoning skills? Study Design and Comparison: Participants will be assigned to either the intervention or control group based on their Nursing Process knowledge scores. Groups will be stratified by gender and knowledge test scores using a stratified randomization method to ensure balanced distribution and group homogeneity. Researchers will compare outcomes between groups to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational approach. Participants' Key Activities: Participants must be first-time enrollees in the Fundamentals of Nursing I course, have completed all course content, and have voluntarily agreed to attend. Complete pre- and post-intervention assessments, including the Nursing Process Knowledge Test, Nursing Process Competency Scale, Clinical Reasoning Assessment Rubric, and Instructional Material Motivation Scales. Engage in follow-up evaluations immediately after the intervention and three months later to assess the retention and sustainability of learning outcomes. Additional Notes: Digital storytelling materials will be validated through expert review and pilot testing. The Clinical Reasoning Assessment Rubric will undergo Turkish-language validity and reliability evaluation. Findings are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of digital storytelling in nursing process education, support curriculum development at the undergraduate level, and guide the broader implementation of technology-enhanced, reflective learning approaches in nursing education.
Interventions
- Other Intervention Description - Digital Storytelling Group
Participants assigned to the intervention group will receive nursing process education supported by digital storytelling within the Nursing Fundamentals I course. A digital story developed by the research team will present a single clinical scenario illustrating the stages of the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Students will watch the digital story, participate in guided discussions, and analyze the presented scenario to apply the nursi - Other Control Group (Traditional Case-Based Education)
Participants in the control group will receive traditional nursing process education within the Nursing Fundamentals I course. Teaching will be conducted using a written clinical case representing the same patient situation used in the intervention group. Students will analyze the case and apply the steps of the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, through instructor-led explanations and classroom discussion. This approach reflects the conve
Primary outcome measures
- Nursing Process Knowledge [Time frame: Baseline pre-intervention, immediately after the educational intervention, and 3 months after the intervention.]
- Nursing Process Competency Scale [Time frame: Baseline pre-intervention, immediately after the educational intervention, and 3 months after the intervention.]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Clinical Reasoning Skills [Time frame: Baseline pre-intervention, immediately after the educational intervention, and 3 months after the intervention.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the Nursing Fundamentals I course for the first time
- Students who attend and complete all educational activities related to the course
- Students who voluntarily agree to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
- Graduates of a health vocational high school
- Students who report prior knowledge or formal education related to the nursing process
- Students who are currently employed in any healthcare institution
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Sakarya University — Sakarya
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07467655 · SakaryaU-2026-29-87-35 · 2026-29-87-35