The Effect of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Branching Path Simulation for First Aid Education on Nursing Students' Knowledge, Satisfaction, and Motivation

August 7, 2026 updated by: Seda Akutay, TC Erciyes University

The Effect of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Branching Path Simulation for First Aid Education on Nursing Students' Knowledge, Satisfaction, and Motivation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Rapid advancements in educational technology are necessitating a renewal of teaching approaches in nursing education. Artificial intelligence-based branching-path simulations, which allow students to make choices at decision points and see the outcome of their choices through instant feedback, are emerging as a new teaching tool that can facilitate students' active participation in clinical decision-making processes.

Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of an AI-based branching-path simulation on nursing students' level of knowledge regarding first aid for injuries, course satisfaction, and learning motivation.

Methods: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The study was completed at the nursing department of a public university with the participation of 164 first-year nursing students (intervention group n=84, control group n=80). Students in the intervention group were administered an AI-based branching-path simulation consisting of three modules-penetrating abdominal injury, head trauma, and penetrating chest injury-following the first aid course for injuries, while students in the control group were trained using traditional question-and-answer and case discussion methods at the end of the same course. Data were collected using a student information form, a knowledge test developed by the researchers, and a course content evaluation form.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

164

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 Locations

    • Kayseri
      • Kayseri, Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye), 38030
        • Erciyes University

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • To be in the first year of nursing school
  • To have a mobile phone with an internet connection

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having previously received first aid training for injuries
  • refusing to participate in the study

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Simulation group
Artificial Intelligence-Based Branching Path Simulation for First Aid Education
Artificial Intelligence-Based Branching Path Simulation for First Aid Education
No Intervention: control group
traditional first aid education

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
First aid knowledge
Time Frame: "Immediately after course" and "two weeks later"
First aid knowledge levels were evaluated using a knowledge test. Developed by researchers based on first aid course content for injuries, this test consists of 10 multiple-choice questions with four options each. Each question is worth 10 points, and the test is scored out of 100 points.
"Immediately after course" and "two weeks later"
Learning motivation
Time Frame: Immediately after course
Assessed using the Course Content Evaluation Form (0-10 numeric rating scale), designed to evaluate the first aid course and educational material used. Instructions specified that ratings reflected the material/method, not the instructor.
Immediately after course
Learner satisfaction
Time Frame: Immediately after course
Assessed using the Course Content Evaluation Form (0-10 numeric rating scale), designed to evaluate the first aid course and educational material used. Instructions specified that ratings reflected the material/method, not the instructor.
Immediately after course

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 30, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 4, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

August 12, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 12, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2026

Last Verified

August 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

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

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