ARCS-based training to boost nursing students' communication, motivation, and confidence.
The Effect of Training Based on the ARCS Motivation Model on Nursing Students' Communication Skills, Learning Motivation, and Self-Efficacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tries to see if an ARCS-based training program helps first-year nursing students improve their communication skills, learning motivation, and self-efficacy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 20 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cumhuriyet University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tokat Province, Tokat Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07004205 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial enrolls first-year nursing students at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University and randomly assigns them to receive either ARCS-based education or traditional education. The ARCS program emphasizes Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction and is delivered during the students' first clinical practice period. Researchers will measure communication skills, learning motivation, and self-efficacy with pre- and post-intervention instruments and compare changes between groups. The design tests whether the ARCS approach produces greater improvements than standard instruction.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are first-year nursing students at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University entering their first clinical internship who can read and write Turkish, consent to participate, and attend all sessions.
Not a fit: Students who have prior clinical internships or previous specialized training in communication or motivation, or those unable to attend most sessions, are unlikely to gain benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could strengthen novice nurses' communication and confidence, which may translate into safer, higher-quality patient care and better learning outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous educational studies using the ARCS model and other motivation-focused approaches have reported improvements in student motivation and learning, although randomized trials specifically targeting nursing communication are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Must be enrolled in the 1st year of the Nursing Faculty * Must be participating in clinical practice (internship) for the first time * Must voluntarily agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form * Must agree to attend all designated sessions during the training period * Must have proficiency in reading and writing Turkish * Must have a suitable health condition for participation in individual and group activities Exclusion Criteria: Has previously participated in any clinical practice/internship * Has previously attended specialized training on communication skills, self-efficacy, or learning motivation * Unable to attend 2 or more sessions during the research process * Decides to withdraw from participation during the research or withdraws consent * Provides incomplete or incorrect responses to data (significant omissions in pre-test or post-test forms)
Where this trial is running
Tokat Province, Tokat Province
- Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Universty — Tokat Province, Tokat Province, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hülya KOÇYİĞİT KAVAK, Phd
- Email: hkocyigit@cumhuriyet.edu.tr
- Phone: 90-555-040-88-76
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.