Mobile Application Developed Based on the Thompson &Thompson Bioethical Decision-Making

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorNecmettin Erbakan University

About this trial

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of a mobile application, developed based on the Thompson \& Thompson bioethical decision-making model, on the ethical decision-making and ethical sensitivity of nursing students. Method: This randomized controlled trial, planned with pre-, post-, and followup tests, will be conducted at Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Nursing during the 2026-2027 academic year. The study population will consist of 4th-year students enrolled in the Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Nursing during the 2026-2027 academic year. The sample size was statistically calculated using the G Power 3.1.9.7 software package. The total sample size was calculated as 82. To prevent data loss, the sample size was increased by 10%, resulting in a sample size of 90 students. Students in the intervention group will use the mobile application. Students in the control group will conduct face-toface case analysis. The research data will be collected using the "Introductory Information Form", "Ethical Dilemma Test in Nursing" and "Adapted Ethical Sensitivity Scale for Nursing Students". The data will be analyzed using the IBM SPSS 22 software package. Conclusion: As a result of the research, it is predicted that the mobile application developed based on the Thompson \& Thompson bioethical decision-making model will have a positive effect on the ethical decision-making and sensitivity levels of nursing students.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Being a 4th-year nursing student.

Having taken and successfully passed the Professional Ethics course.

Having a mobile device and internet access.

Willing to volunteer to participate in the research.

Disqualifiers

Difficulty understanding and speaking Turkish

Having a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 2.00

Experiencing problems with internet access

Completing data collection forms incompletely/incorrectly

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Mobile Application Developed Based on the Thompson & Thompson Bioethical Decision-Making Model
  • Ethical case discussions

Treatment groups

90 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators