Digital Microlearning for Patient-Safety Readiness in Nursing Students (NCT07367906) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Digital Microlearning for Patient-Safety Readiness in Nursing Students
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2026-02-10
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether a seven-day, patient-safety-focused digital microlearning program improved sustained clinical error recognition and the transfer of safety learning among second-year nursing students entering surgical clinical practice. Ninety students were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to digital microlearning plus standard education or standard education alone. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, at the end of the first week of surgical clinical practice, and at the end of the seventh week of surgical clinical practice. Weekly ecological momentary assessment prompts examined safety-oriented behavior during clinical practice. Blinded performance tasks assessed objective clinical transfer, and an explanatory qualitative component explored how and under what conditions students applied the learning in practice.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Second-year undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing
* Registered for the relevant surgical nursing course
* Preparing to begin their first surgical clinical placement
* Aged 18 years or older
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Previous failure or repetition of the relevant surgical nursing course
* Absenteeism meeting the course exclusion threshold before randomization
* Previous surgical clinical practice experience
* Previous professional nursing or healthcare work experience
* Concurrent participation in another patient-safety education study
* Inability to complete the baseline assessment before randomization
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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Clinical Error Recognition Performance
Timeframe: Baseline before the program (T0), immediately after completion of the seven-day intervention (T1), end of the first week of surgical clinical practice (T2), and end of the seventh week of surgical clinical practice (T3; principal endpoint).