Palliative care training to improve experiential learning for senior nursing students
Official title: Effectiveness of Palliative Care Training Program Among Senior Student Nurses And Its Impact In Experiential Learning In Nursing Education
Run by Lincoln University College · NCT07039344 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Lincoln University College Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Lahore, Punjab Province and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | October 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | July 4, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07039344 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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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.