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Effects of NICU Scenario-Based Simulation on Nursing Students' Perceived Stress, Satisfaction, Self-Confidence, and Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study

Turkey (Türkiye)18 participantsStarted 2026-05-18

Plain-language summary

This mixed-methods study examines the effects of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) scenario-based simulation training on third-year nursing students' perceived stress, learning satisfaction, self-confidence, and simulation-based learning experiences. All eligible participants will receive a high-fidelity simulation session involving a NICU scenario that includes therapeutic communication with a postpartum mother, neonatal emergency intervention, and support for mother-infant interaction. The simulation protocol consists of prebriefing (3 minutes), environmental orientation (3 minutes), scenario-based simulation (10 minutes), and debriefing using the PEARLS model (30 minutes). Quantitative data will be collected before and after the simulation using validated scales. Qualitative data will be gathered through semi-structured focus group interviews following the simulation. The study aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of NICU simulation-based education in nursing training.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Third-year undergraduate nursing students at Atılım University Faculty of Health Sciences * Voluntarily willing to participate and providing written informed consent * Have not yet completed the Child Health and Diseases (NURS302) course Exclusion Criteria: * Withdrawal from the study at any stage * Incomplete completion of data collection forms

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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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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

Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students Score

Timeframe: Baseline (before simulation) and immediately after debriefing

Simulation-Based Learning Evaluation Scale Score

Timeframe: Immediately after debriefing

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07653308

SponsorAtılım University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-12

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