Peer mentoring to improve nursing students' skills in postpartum perineal care
THE EFFECT OF PEER MENTORING ON THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND METACOGNITIVE THINKING SKILLS OF NURSING STUDENTS ON POSTPARTUM PERINEAL CARE: AN EXPERIMENTAL TRIAL WITH ONE-GROUP PRETEST-POSTTEST DESIGN
This study tests if having experienced nursing students mentor their peers can help improve their skills and knowledge in postpartum perineal care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Şişli) |
| Trial ID | NCT06926309 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of peer mentoring on nursing students' knowledge and skills related to postpartum perineal care. It employs a one-group pretest-posttest design to evaluate the effectiveness of peer mentoring in enhancing metacognitive thinking skills and practical abilities in this critical area of nursing education. The approach emphasizes a bidirectional learning experience where more experienced students guide their peers, fostering a supportive learning environment. The study aims to fill a gap in existing literature regarding the specific effects of peer mentoring on postpartum care skills.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nursing students who have not previously received training in postpartum perineal care and are not currently employed as nurses.
Not a fit: Patients who have prior training in postpartum perineal care or are working as nurses may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance the practical skills and confidence of nursing students in providing postpartum care, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While peer mentoring has been shown to be beneficial in various educational contexts, this specific application to postpartum perineal care in nursing education is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:receiving no training on postpartum perineal care before, not working part/full-time employment as a nurse - Exclusion Criteria:Not having given written and verbal consent to participate in the study \-
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Şişli
- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing — Istanbul, Şişli, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Olga İncesu Responsible of Skill Laboratory, Dr.
- Email: olgaincesu@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905334942989
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.