Comparing teaching methods to improve new nurses' assessment skills
Exploring the Effectiveness of Utilizing Various Teaching Methods to Enhance the Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Skills of Newly Recruited Nursing Personnel
This study is testing which teaching method—using humanoid diagrams or case studies—helps new nurses learn better assessment skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Taipei and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06318468 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares different teaching strategies aimed at enhancing the comprehensive nursing assessment skills of newly recruited nurses. Utilizing a randomized controlled trial design, the research will involve 60-80 participants who are new nurses without prior clinical experience. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving instruction through humanoid diagrams and the other through case studies. The effectiveness of these teaching methods will be evaluated using questionnaires administered at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and five weeks later.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are newly recruited nurses entering the hospital for the first time without prior clinical work experience.
Not a fit: Nurses who are working part-time or have previous clinical experience may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the assessment skills of new nurses, leading to better patient care.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored teaching methods in nursing education, this specific approach comparing humanoid diagrams and case studies is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * nurses who enter the hospital for the first time * nurses have not yet gained clinical work experience Exclusion Criteria: * nurses who work in part-time
Where this trial is running
Taipei and 1 other locations
- Taipei Municipal Wan Fang Hospital-commissioned by Taipei Medical University / Taipei Taiwan — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mei Fen Tang, MSN — Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
- Study coordinator: Mei Fen Tang, MSN
- Email: 5053@w.tmu.edu.tw
- Phone: 0970746226
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.