Effect of ERAS Protocol Education on Nursing Students' Knowledge and Attitudes ((ERAS-NS))

May 10, 2026 updated by: Yesim OZTURK, Istanbul Arel University

The Effect of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol Education on Nursing Students' Knowledge Levels and Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Nursing

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is an evidence-based approach increasingly used in surgical care to improve recovery and reduce postoperative complications. Strengthening nursing students' knowledge of ERAS principles and supporting positive attitudes toward evidence-based nursing are considered important for future professional practice.

This quasi-experimental study was designed to evaluate the effect of ERAS protocol education on nursing students' knowledge levels and attitudes toward evidence-based nursing. The study population consists of undergraduate nursing students enrolled at a university. Data are being collected using a demographic questionnaire, an ERAS knowledge assessment tool, and an evidence-based nursing attitude scale before and after the educational intervention. Statistical analyses are planned to evaluate changes in knowledge levels and attitudes following the intervention.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The study aims to investigate the effect of ERAS protocol education on nursing students' knowledge levels and attitudes toward evidence-based nursing. A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design is being used. Participants include undergraduate nursing students enrolled at Istanbul Arel University. The educational intervention includes theoretical training on ERAS principles and evidence-based nursing practices. Data are collected before the intervention, one week after the intervention, and one month after the intervention using structured assessment tools. Statistical analyses are planned to evaluate changes in knowledge levels and attitudes toward evidence-based nursing following the educational intervention.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

80

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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 Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Zeytınburnu
      • Istanbul, Zeytınburnu, Turkey (Türkiye), 34010
        • Recruiting
        • Istanbul Arel University Cevizlibağ Health Campus
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • BURCU D DEMIR, PhD

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

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being a 4th-year nursing student
  • Actively attending clinical internship during the study period
  • Voluntary participation in the study after being informed
  • Willingness to complete pre-test, educational intervention, and follow-up assessments (1 week and 1 month)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not being a 4th-year nursing student
  • Inability to attend education or assessment sessions regularly
  • Refusal to participate in the study
  • Withdrawal from the study during the process
  • Incomplete participation in education or measurement sessions

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: Other
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: ERAS Education Group
Nursing students will receive structured education on the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. The intervention will include theoretical training sessions. No clinical intervention will be applied. Participants' knowledge and attitudes will be assessed before and after the intervention.
Other: ERAS Protocol Education
Structured theoretical education on ERAS principles for nursing students.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
ERAS Knowledge Score
Time Frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week after intervention, 1 month after intervention
Knowledge regarding the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol will be assessed using a 20-item structured questionnaire developed for this study. Total scores will range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge of ERAS principles.
Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week after intervention, 1 month after intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Evidence-Based Nursing Attitude Score
Time Frame: Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week after intervention, 1 month after intervention
Attitudes toward evidence-based nursing will be assessed using a Likert-type Evidence-Based Nursing Attitude Scale. Participants will rate items on a 5-point Likert scale. Higher total scores will indicate more positive attitudes toward evidence-based nursing practice.
Baseline (pre-intervention), 1 week after intervention, 1 month after intervention

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Istanbul Arel University

Investigators

  • Study Director: BURCU D DEMIR, PhD, Istanbul Arel University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 10, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 30, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 5, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 10, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 14, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 14, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 10, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ERAS NS 2026

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

This study does not involve individual patient data. The data consist of nursing students' questionnaire responses collected for educational research purposes; therefore, individual participant data sharing is not applicable.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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