Effect of Applying Paper- Based Versus Electronic Nursing Process on Clinical Competence of Nursing Student (NP)

September 20, 2014 updated by: Seyedreza Mazloum, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Comparison Effect of Applying Paper- Based Versus Electronic Nursing Process on Clinical Competence of Undergraduate Nursing Students' of Mashhad Nursing and Midwifery School

Compare the clinical competence of undergraduate nursing students' of mashhad nursing and midwifery school in two groups applying nursing process (paper- based versus electronic).

Study Overview

Detailed Description

The sample consisted of at least 30 nursing students in each of the groups A (paper-based nursing process or PNP) and B (Electronic nursing process or ENP) based on random allocation (lottery sectors) will be divided into two groups. The level of knowledge about nursing process, clinical competency and clinical decision making will evaluate by the knowledge of nursing process, Meretoja competence modified and Lauri clinical decision making questionnaires, by the investigator. Then, for each of the groups separately-training program aimed to education the nursing process and how to do it (including the definition of the nursing process, advantages and its implementation and how to collect data using patient assessment forms Gordon) in the form of workshops a day (5 hours) will be implemented. Nursing process education in the two groups will similar but two hours of the program in each groups is devoted to practical training on how to implement. After completing the training program, students learn about the nursing process will be determined in the same way. Then for two weeks, students in Group A and Group B will be implemented paper and electronic nursing process for patients and researchers will perform under your guidance will be closely monitored. Clinical competence and clinical decision making will be assessed again at the end of the course with previous method. Satisfaction of the nursing process in each group will be measured.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

60

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

      • Mashhad, Iran, Islamic Republic of
        • Recruiting
        • Ghaem hospital
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • seyed reza mazlom, phd
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • mohmmad rajabpoor, Msc Student

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 30 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Willingness to participate in the study
  • No Experience working independently (student work, employment, etc.) as a Nurse.
  • Participate in the first day of the internship program

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Failure to complete course training

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: paper based nursing process
for two weeks, students in paper based nursing group will be implemented paper nursing process for patients.
for two weeks, students in paper based nursing group will be implemented paper nursing process for patients.
Experimental: electronic nursing process
for two weeks students in this group will be implemented electronic nursing process for patients.
for each of the groups separately-training program aimed to education the nursing process and how to do it (including the definition of the nursing process, advantages and its implementation and how to collect data using patient assessment forms Gordon) in the form of workshops a day (5 hours) will be implemented. Nursing process education in the two groups will similar but two hours of the program in each groups is devoted to practical training on how to implement. After completing the training program, students learn about the nursing process will be determined in the same way. Then for two weeks, students in Group A and Group B will be implemented paper and electronic nursing process for patients.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
clinical competency
Time Frame: 2 months
clinical competency will be measured with modified nursing competence scale(NCS)
2 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Director: s reza mazloum, phd, MUMS

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2014

Study Completion (Anticipated)

October 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 20, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 19, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

September 22, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 23, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 20, 2014

Last Verified

September 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 922488
  • 123456 (UMMashhad)

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