Effect of AI Critical Appraisal Training on Critical Thinking in Nursing Students
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: AI Critical Appraisal Training, Traditional Case-Based Learning.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Healthy. Basic parameters: 18 years — 30 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
- China
- Next step
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Official title
A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Study on How AI Critical Appraisal Training Enhances Critical Thinking in Nursing Students
Overview
This study is a cluster randomized controlled trial aimed at evaluating the impact of the "AI Critical Thinking Training" teaching method on the critical thinking, AI literacy, and clinical reasoning abilities of undergraduate nursing students. Random allocation methods (such as the coin-tossing method) were used to randomly assign eligible classes as a whole to either the experimental group or the control group. The experimental group received AI critical thinking training (using AI to analyze cases and annotate their errors), while the control group received the same amount of time in traditional case-based teaching. The research tools included the Chinese version of the Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory, the AI Literacy Scale, the Clinical Reasoning Scale, and a standardized case analysis scoring sheet. Data collection was conducted twice, before the experiment (pre-test) and after the experiment (post-test). The protocol was based on mature educational theories, with a clear process and extremely low risk, demonstrating good scientific and feasibility. During the research process, if the participants felt any discomfort, they could immediately request to stop the research and withdraw from the study.
Interventions
- Behavioral AI Critical Appraisal Training
Over 8 weeks, students complete 4 case assignments. For each case, they interact with an AI tool, screenshot the full dialogue, and then critically annotate the AI's responses: identify at least 3 errors or debatable points, provide corrected answers with evidence from textbooks, and write a brief reflection. - Behavioral Traditional Case-Based Learning
Over the same 8 weeks, students analyze identical surgical nursing cases by consulting printed and electronic resources (excluding AI). They submit written answers to case questions and a personal reflection, and declare no AI use.
Primary outcome measures
- Change in Critical Thinking Disposition [Time frame: Baseline and Week 8]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Change in AI Literacy [Time frame: Baseline and Week 8]
- Changes in clinical reasoning ability [Time frame: Baseline and Week 8]
- Case Analysis Performance [Time frame: Week 8]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- All full-time undergraduate nursing students currently enrolled, who are willing to participate in this study
Exclusion criteria
- Did not complete the survey questionnaire and did not take the final exam.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
China · 1 center
- Chengdu Medical College — Chengdu
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07538986 · Chengdu Medical College