THE EFFECT OF STANDARD PATİENT-BASED AND WEB-BASED SİMULATİON ON NURSİNG STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE AND CLİNİCAL SKİLLS İN FALL RİSK ASSESSMENT
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Standardized patient, web-based simulation.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Patient Safety, Fall, Simulation Edication. Basic parameters: from 18 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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Overview
Introduction: Falls are the most frequently reported and preventable type of safety incident. Patient falls are the most common adverse events in hospitals. This situation impacts clinical outcomes and increases the financial burden on healthcare systems. Simulation is an important component of nursing education because it enhances patient care and ensures patient safety. Objective: To comparatively examine the effect of standard patient-based and web-based simulation methods, implemented in addition to the same theoretical education provided to nursing students, on students' knowledge levels regarding fall risk assessment and their fall risk assessment skills in clinical practice. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted during the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year with first-year students in the Department of Nursing at Aydın Adnan Menderes University as part of the Fundamentals of Nursing course. All participating students will complete theoretical classes in the classroom and practical sessions in the laboratory. The study using standard patient and web-based simulation applications will be conducted in the simulation laboratory of the Faculty of Nursing at Aydın Adnan Menderes University. Research data will be collected using the "Individual Information Form," the "Fall Knowledge Test for Preventing Patient Falls" prepared in accordance with the literature, and the "Fall Risk Assessment Skills Rubric." Research data will be collected over a 4-month period (February 9 - June 9, 2026). A written permission letter will be obtained from the institution to conduct the study. Participants will be provided with detailed information about the study, and both verbal and written consent will be obtained. For numerically measured data, a normal distribution analysis will be performed; based on the results of this analysis, "Pearson Chi-square" and "t-tests" will be used for variables showing a normal distribution. Findings: The research findings will be presented based on the analyses conducted. Conclusion: The results will be presented based on the research findings, and recommendations will be made accordingly.
Interventions
- Other Standardized patient
The group receiving training with standard patients in a simulation laboratory environment. - Other web-based simulation
Group receiving training through web-based simulation in a laboratory environment.
Primary outcome measures
- Planned Mean Change in Total Knowledge Score on the Fall Prevention Knowledge Test (0-28) [Time frame: From enrollment to the 8th week of the intervention.]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
- Planned Mean Change in Total Knowledge Score on the Patient Fall Prevention Knowledge Test [Time frame: Immediately after the intervention]]
- Fall Risk Assessment Skills Rubric [Time frame: Four weeks after the procedure]
- Planned Mean Change in Student Satisfaction Score Regarding the Simulation Experience [Time frame: Immediately after the intervention]
- Planned Mean Change in Learning Self-Confidence Score Regarding the Simulation Experience [Time frame: Immediately after the intervention]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Be a first-year student in the School of Nursing
- Be willing to participate in the study
- Have no absences at any point during the study
- Have completed both theoretical and clinical training
- Be willing to remain in the study throughout all phases
- Be a student who is not currently working or has not previously worked as a nurse
Exclusion criteria
- Be a graduate of a vocational high school for health sciences
- Be a student admitted through the Foreign Student Exam (YÖS)
- Be a student who does not wish to participate in the research
- Be a student who was admitted to the nursing program through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) after graduating from a program offering an associate's degree in a health-related field
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
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Süleyman Demirel University Eğirdir School of Health Services — Isparta
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07557082 · 66