Case-Based Collaborative Learning to Improve Arrhythmia Recognition for New ICU Nurses
Official title: Effect of Case-Based Collaborative Learning on Arrhythmia Recognition and Patient Safety Attitudes Among Novice Intensive Care Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University · NCT07780448 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A randomized study tests whether case-based collaborative learning helps new ICU nurses recognize arrhythmias and feel safer about patient care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Kartal) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07780448 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are newly graduated ICU nurses (<1 year of professional experience) in the coronary or cardiovascular surgery ICUs who have not previously received structured arrhythmia/ECG training.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who have extensive prior arrhythmia training or do not work in relevant ICU settings may derive little or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this randomized controlled trial, newly graduated ICU nurses with less than one year of experience in coronary or cardiovascular surgery ICUs are assigned to either a CBCL-based arrhythmia education program or usual orientation. The intervention comprises two 120-minute sessions over two weeks with case scenarios, ECG tracings, individual and group work, shared decisions, and structured feedback, followed by educator-led debriefing. The primary goal is to see if this CBCL approach improves early arrhythmia recognition and accurate interpretation, compared to no additional arrhythmia education during the study period. Outcomes are assessed at three months after baseline, with an immediate post-program assessment for the intervention group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could faster strengthen nurses’ arrhythmia recognition and decision-making, potentially improving patient safety.
How similar studies have gone: Previous educational methods have shown mixed but promising results for improving ECG interpretation when using case-based, collaborative learning formats.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Newly graduated nurses with less than one year of professional nursing experience * Currently working in the coronary intensive care unit or cardiovascular surgery intensive care unit * Voluntary participation in the study * Provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous participation in a structured arrhythmia or ECG training program
Where it's running
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Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Kartal, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Naile Alankaya, Associate Prof. PhD — Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Naile Alankaya, Associate Prof. PhD
- Email: naile.alankaya@gmail.com
- Phone: +905334256510
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.