Enhancing critical thinking in nursing students through simulation training
Enhancing the Ability of Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning Among Nursing Students on Post-operative Management Through Scenario-Based Simulation
This study is testing if scenario-based simulation training can help second-year nursing students in Bangladesh improve their critical thinking and clinical skills better than traditional training methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 57 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hiroshima University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dhaka, Turag) |
| Trial ID | NCT06751446 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of scenario-based simulation training in improving critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills among 2nd-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students at Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing in Bangladesh. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will receive scenario-based training, or a control group, which will undergo traditional skills training. The study aims to determine if the simulation training leads to greater improvements in these essential nursing skills compared to conventional methods. The trial will last for 11 months, including preparation, intervention, and analysis phases.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are 2nd-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students at Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing who have not yet been exposed to postoperative nursing theory or practice.
Not a fit: Students who have already completed theory classes and clinical practice in the postoperative ward will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the clinical competencies of nursing students, leading to better patient care outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that simulation-based training can effectively enhance clinical skills and critical thinking in nursing education, suggesting a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 2nd-year BSN students at GCCN who take "Adult medical \& surgical nursing." * Students who provide informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: •Students who have completed theory class and clinical practice in the postoperative ward in any hospital.
Where this trial is running
Dhaka, Turag
- Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing — Dhaka, Turag, Bangladesh (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sadia Sultana Tonny, Master
- Email: sadiasultana43329@gmail.com
- Phone: +81 909 264 9025
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.