PechaKucha as a Reinforcement Tool for Teaching Vital Signs Skills in Nursing Students
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorSiirt University
About this trial
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the PechaKucha presentation method as a reinforcement tool in teaching vital signs skills to first-year nursing students. A total of 100 nursing students will participate and be divided into two groups of 50 students each. Before the intervention, all participants will complete a pre-test to assess their baseline knowledge related to vital signs. Based on the pre-test results, students will be randomized into either the experimental group or the control group.
The experimental group will receive reinforcement training using the innovative PechaKucha presentation method, while the control group will receive reinforcement through a traditional PowerPoint presentation. After the reinforcement sessions, both groups will be evaluated on their vital signs skills through a practical application exam.
Additionally, participants will complete a post-test to assess their knowledge after the intervention. Feedback and satisfaction with the training methods will also be gathered to understand their perspectives on the learning experience
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
First-year nursing students currently enrolled in the nursing program.
Students who provide informed consent to participate in the study.
Disqualifiers
Foreign nationals.
Students repeating the course (taking the course as a retake).
Students who have graduated from a high school or associate degree program related to healthcare.
Students who are unable to attend the scheduled intervention sessions.
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
PechaKucha
Other interventionThe PechaKucha format consists of 20 slides, each displayed for 20 seconds, focusing on vital signs measurement skills. The method emphasizes a fast-paced, engaging, and visual learning experience designed to enhance retention and improve students' practical knowledge and skills in measuring vital signs.
PowerPoint
Other interventionThe PowerPoint presentation will cover the same vital signs measurement content but in a more conventional, linear format. The intervention will aim to reinforce students' understanding of vital signs through text and images, with a slower pace compared to the PechaKucha method.
Treatment groups
100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: PechaKucha presentationExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: PowerPoint presentationActive comparator 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Vital Signs Knowledge Test
The Vital Signs Knowledge Test is a 16-item multiple-choice questionnaire developed by the researchers to evaluate nursing students' theoretical knowledge of vital signs. The test covers essential topics such as body temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure measurement procedures. Each item provides five response options, with one correct answer per question. The test is scored on a 100-point scale, with scores ranging from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 100, where higher scores indicate a greater level of knowledge. The total score reflects the students' understanding of vital signs concepts. The test was reviewed by five experts to ensure its content validity and accuracy. It will be administered before and after the intervention to assess the students' knowledge retention and compare the effectiveness of different teaching methods (PechaKucha vs. PowerPoint) in reinforcing the learning of vital signs
Time frame
2 days before the training2
Vital Signs Skills Checklist
It assesses students' ability to accurately measure body temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Each step of the procedure is scored based on its accuracy: "correctly performed," "partially correct," or "not performed." The total score will be calculated out of 100 points, with scores ranging from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 100, where higher scores indicate a greater level of competence in vital signs measurement. The checklist has been reviewed by experts to ensure its validity and accuracy in assessing the students' competence in performing vital signs measurements
Time frame
within 1 week post-intervention assessment3
Student Feedback Form
The Student Feedback Form will gather qualitative data on students' perceptions of the reinforcement methods. It includes two open-ended questions: What aspects of the reinforcement method did you like? How could the reinforcement method be improved? These questions aim to capture students' feedback on the effectiveness and potential improvements of the PechaKucha and PowerPoint methods in teaching vital signs.
Time frame
immediately post-intervention assessment4
Satisfaction Survey
The Satisfaction Survey will use a visual analog scale (VAS) for students to rate their satisfaction with the reinforcement methods. Students will be asked to provide a score between 0 and 10, where 0 represents "not satisfied at all" and 10 represents "extremely satisfied." The survey is scored on a scale from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 10, with higher scores indicating greater levels of satisfaction. This survey will assess students' overall satisfaction with the PechaKucha and PowerPoint methods in terms of their learning experience and perceived effectiveness in reinforcing vital signs skills.
Time frame
immediately post-intervention assessmentSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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