CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Drama Activities on Nursing Students' Attitudes Towards Pain Assessment

Turkey (Türkiye)52 participantsStarted 2025-10-23

Plain-language summary

Title: The Effect of Drama-Based Education on Nursing Students' Attitudes Toward Pain Assessment: A Randomized Controlled Trial Abstract: This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of drama-based education on nursing students' attitudes toward pain assessment. The study will be conducted during the 2025-2026 academic year at Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Nursing. A total of 52 second-year students who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will attend a one-day drama workshop involving role-play, improvisation, and reflection activities focused on pain assessment. The control group will not receive any intervention. Attitudes will be measured using a validated scale at three points: before the intervention, one month after, and six months after. Data will be analyzed using SPSS with a significance level of p \< 0.05. It is anticipated that the intervention group will show improved attitudes compared to the control group. This study may provide evidence for integrating drama-based methods into nursing education to enhance students' sensitivity and competence in pain assessment. Keywords: Nursing education, pain assessment, drama, student attitudes,

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: The study group will consist of second-year students * the study sample will consist of students whose native language is Turkish, * who have not taken a course on pain management, * and who volunteer to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * students who wish to withdraw from research

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

pain assessment attitudes of students

Timeframe: Day 0, month 1., and month 6.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06939894

SponsorNecmettin Erbakan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-06

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Pain Assessment trials