The Effect of Simulation Method on Self-Confidence and Stress Levels in Nursing Students

The Effect of Training Given by Simulation Method on the Self-confidence and Stress Levels of Nursing Students in Patient Intervention

The aim of this study was to determine the impact of training provided through simulation method on self-confidence and stress levels in nursing students during patient intervention.

Study Overview

• Status: Recruiting
• Conditions: Stress; Self Confidence; Simulation Training; Nursing Student
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Simulation Method

Detailed Description

Improving nursing students' clinical skills and enhancing their professional competencies by increasing their patient intervention skills and strengthening their ability to cope with stress is crucial. High professional confidence among nursing students is fundamental to providing effective patient care, which is critical for patient safety and satisfaction. Simulation training is an effective tool used to enhance nursing students' practical experiences in clinical settings. This method provides students with the opportunity to encounter real-life scenarios in a controlled environment and intervene in these situations. Additionally, simulation training can help develop coping skills for dealing with stress, as it prepares students for situations they may encounter in real clinical settings. The aim of this study is to determine the impact of training provided through simulation method on self-confidence and stress levels in nursing students during patient intervention.

The students included in the study will be divided into experimental and control groups through full randomization. The Student Identification Form will be administered to both groups initially. The theoretical part of Shock Nursing Care (SNC) training will be provided to the control group through in-class face-to-face education. Following the theoretical training, skills training will be conducted in the nursing skills laboratory using the demonstration method. Students will be evaluated using the Self-Confidence/Competence in Patient Intervention Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale before and after the training. The study group will receive theoretical education similarly to the control group through in-class face-to-face education. Following the theoretical education, simulation training will be conducted in the Simulation Laboratory based on the SNC Scenario. Simulation training will be conducted in groups of 10, consisting of 5 students each. Each student will be provided the SNC scenario to practice. Students will be evaluated using the Self-Confidence/Competence in Patient Intervention Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale before and after the training. The mean scores of both groups on the Self-Confidence/Competence in Patient Intervention Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale will be compared both between and within groups. Pre-graduation nursing simulation education will contribute to enhancing students' patient intervention skills and stress coping abilities.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Estimated): 90
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: SEHER YURT, Ph.D; Phone Number: 05325968112; Email: seher.yurt@kent.edu.tr
• Study Contact Backup: Name: Zahide Aksoy, MSc.; Phone Number: 05413049141; Email: zahide.aksoy@kent.edu.tr

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Kağıthane
    • Istanbul, Kağıthane, Turkey, 34406
      • Recruiting
      • Istanbul Kent University
      • Contact: Seher YURT, P.hD
      • Contact: Zahide AKSOY, Msc

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteering to participate in the research, being a senior nursing student

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not participating in any simulation training

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Other
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Single

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: simülation intervention group; The Student Diagnosis Form, Self-Confidence/Efficacy Scale in Patient Intervention and Perceived Stress Scale will be applied first to this group. Then, face-to-face theoretical training will be given. Following the theoretical training, simulation training will be given in the Simulation Laboratory in line with the Nursing Care Scenario in Cardiogenic Shock. Simulation training will be conducted in 10 groups of 5 people and will be completed in 2 days. Each student in the group will actively participate in the simulation training within the scope of their role in the scenario. Posttests will be administered to both groups 2 weeks after the simulation training.	Other: Simulation Method; Management of cardiogenic shock scenario on an advanced simulation mannequin
No Intervention: Control group; The Student Diagnosis Form, Self-Confidence/Efficacy Scale in Patient Intervention and Perceived Stress Scale will be applied first to this group. Then, face-to-face theoretical training will be given. Post-tests will be administered 2 weeks after the theoretical training.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Self-Confidence/Efficacy Scale in Patient Intervention	The scale developed for health professional students with scenario-based simulation-based teaching experience includes 18 items and is evaluated according to a 5-point Likert system (1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Undecided, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree). While a high score means confidence, a low score means lack of self-confidence in students. Therefore, in clinical practice, the highest possible score is 55 and the lowest score is 11.	Pre-test, post-test (2nd weeks later)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing	The scale consists of 29 items and measures perceived stress for nursing.	Pre-test, post-test (2nd weeks later)

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Seher Yurt
• Collaborators: Istanbul Kent University
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: SEHER YURT, Istanbul Kent University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): June 6, 2024
• Primary Completion (Actual): June 7, 2024
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 20, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: June 6, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: June 6, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): June 12, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): July 30, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 28, 2024
• Last Verified: July 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Stress; Nursing Student; Simulation Training; Self Confidence
• Other Study ID Numbers: IstanbulKentU-HEM-SY-01

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No