Improving clinical reasoning and teamwork skills in nursing and physical therapy students through simulation
Official title: Effects of High-Fidelity Patient Simulation on Clinical Reasoning Skills and Interprofessional Competencies in Physical Therapy and Nursing Students
Run by Youngstown State University · NCT06549998 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests if using realistic patient simulations can help nursing and physical therapy students improve their problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Youngstown State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Youngstown, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06549998 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are students currently enrolled in nursing or physical therapy programs.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not enrolled in nursing or physical therapy programs will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study examines the impact of High-Fidelity Patient Simulation (HFPS) on the clinical reasoning skills and interprofessional competencies of nursing and physical therapy students. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving two simulations and the other receiving none. The study aims to assess improvements in clinical reasoning during simulated clinical situations and self-reported changes in teamwork and communication skills. The findings could enhance educational practices in interprofessional collaboration among healthcare students.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the clinical reasoning and teamwork skills of future healthcare professionals.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar simulation-based educational approaches, indicating potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - Must be a student currently enrolled in either the physical therapy or nursing program Exclusion Criteria: - Not currently enrolled as a student in the physical therapy or nursing program
Where it's running
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Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Edmund Ickert
- Email: ecickert@ysu.edu
- Phone: (330) 941-1326
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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.