Palliative care training to improve experiential learning for senior nursing students
Effectiveness of Palliative Care Training Program Among Senior Student Nurses And Its Impact In Experiential Learning In Nursing Education
NA · Lincoln University College · NCT07039344
This trial will test whether a 5-step pedagogical palliative care course helps senior nursing students learn more effectively than the usual two-step teaching.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Lincoln University College (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Lahore, Punjab Province and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07039344 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial compares a 5-step pedagogical (LWPPR) palliative care training program with a conventional two-step method among senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing students in Pakistan. Participants are assigned to either the conventional training (Group A) or the pedagogical LWPPR training (Group B) and complete the full course. Researchers will measure changes in experiential learning related to palliative care before and after the training to see which method improves practical skills and readiness. The goal is to identify teaching strategies that safely expand students' hands-on exposure and confidence in caring for seriously ill or dying patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing students (3rd or 4th year), aged 18–25, at the participating colleges who are willing to attend the full palliative education course and provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Students who are on leave during the study period, who have prior palliative care training or work experience in palliative settings, or who have prior exposure to end-of-life care are unlikely to benefit and are excluded.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, better palliative care education could produce nurses who provide higher-quality, more compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous educational research generally shows interactive, multi-step teaching methods improve nursing competency compared with conventional approaches, though context-specific evidence in Pakistan is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Nursing students of 3rd and 4th year enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for the academic year of 2025-2026 * Willing to attend the full course of palliative education. * Have age of 18- 25 years. * Both male and female will be included in the study. * Those willing to give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Will be on leave during study period * Have already received any educational training on palliative care. * Working as nursing assistants in any palliative care setting. * Have supply in the previous academic year. * Have previous exposure of working in palliative or end of life care services.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province and 1 other locations
- Al-Aleem Institute of Nursing, Gulab Devi Educational complex, Lahore — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
- Rai Foundation College of Nursing — Sargodha, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mishal Liaqat, PhD Scholar — Lincoln University College, Malysia
- Study coordinator: Mishal Liaqat, PhD Scholar
- Email: mishee861@gmail.com
- Phone: +923434136972
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.
Conditions: Support, Family, The Effects of Educational Intervention on Nurses Performance, Palliative care, palliative care education, compare