Peer mentoring to improve nursing students' skills in postpartum perineal care
Official title: 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
Run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT06926309 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if having experienced nursing students mentor their peers can help improve their skills and knowledge in postpartum perineal care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Şişli) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 20, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 22, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 28, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | April 13, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06926309 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have prior training in postpartum perineal care or are working as nurses may 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 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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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 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.