Clinical PracticeNCT06889077
The Effect of QR Code-Supported Perioperative Education Material Used in Clinical Practice
A study testing QR Code Group in people with Clinical Practice and Nursing Education, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study is planned as a randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of the use of QR (Quick Response) Code-supported materials prepared for perioperative care by nursing students during clinical practice on the knowledge levels of nursing students and their attitudes towards evidence-based nursing. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Clinical Practice, Nursing Education, Nursing Students
- What is being tested?
- QR Code Group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2024to 15 Mar 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being a second-year student at Gülhane Nursing Faculty of Health Sciences University
- Agreeing to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Not completing any stage of the study
- Wanting to withdraw from the study
- Having previously taken the surgical disease nursing course
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
University of Health Sciences Turkiye Gulhane Faculty of Nursing
Ankara
About this study
Official title: The Effect of QR Code-Supported Perioperative Education Material Used in Clinical Practice on Nursing Students Knowledge Levels and Attitudes Towards Evidence-Based Practices: a Randomised Controlled Trial
This study is planned as a randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of the use of QR (Quick Response) Code-supported materials prepared for perioperative care by nursing students during clinical practice on the knowledge levels of nursing students and their attitudes towards evidence-based nursing.
Read the detailed description
Evidence-based nursing is an approach that started with the works of Florence Nightingale and aims to base nursing practices on scientific foundations over time. Nurses must have a variety of roles, including the roles of caregiver, educator, leader, and patient advocate, as well as a commitment to evidence-based practice. Therefore, instead of traditional learning methods, students should learn evidence-based practices and take on roles during their clinical practice to provide safe and high-quality care in order to have a professional identity professionally. The World Health Organization (2016) report on "Nurse Educator Core Competencies" recommends that nurse educators facilitate active learning in the education process, select and use appropriate technologies and materials, and encourage individualized experiential learning. For this reason, in addition to constantly innovative health practices, new developments in the field of educational technologies should be followed closely. QR (Quick Response) Code technology is a tool used to share web-based information. The use of QR Codes in education is an innovative approach. It makes the education process of nursing students interactive with today's technology and increases student participation and access to education.
Upon reviewing the literature, no studies were found that evaluated the effect of QR Code-supported education, which is an innovative education method in nursing students during clinical practice, on the students' knowledge level and evidence-based attitude. Therefore, this study is planned to be conducted on nursing students. The results of this study are expected to contribute to that students will participate interactively in the evidence-based learning and practicing process during clinical education, and the educational methods used will gain a critical and innovative approach for both students and educators.
The study will conduct as a prospective randomized controlled trial. After obtaining verbal and written consent from the students before and after the clinical practice, the study will conduct with various data collection forms.
These forms are; Student Identification Form, Knowledge Level Measurement Test for Evidence-Based Practices Including Perioperative Care, Evidence-Based Nursing Attitude Questionnaire, Form for Opinions on the Use of QR Codes will be used.
The QR (Quick-Response) group in group- I (n=30), and group II (n=30) will be the control group. The study has 2 stages. In the first stage, the descriptive characteristics of the participants and their knowledge level regarding evidence-based practices including perioperative care will be measured for both groups.
During the second stage of their clinical practice, participants in the intervention group will receive support through QR code-enabled perioperative educational materials. These QR code-supported resources will be available to the participants throughout their entire clinical education process. Participants in the control group will continue their clinical practice using the learning methods available in the educational curriculum. Following clinical practice with participants in both intervention and control groups, researchers will assess participants' knowledge levels using a measurement test focusing on evidence-based practices including perioperative care. Additionally, participant's attitudes toward evidence-based nursing will be assessed using an attitude scale on this topic. In addition, researchers will collect participants' opinions on using QR Codes in the intervention group through a designated feedback form.
- Being tested
- QR Code Group
- Keywords
- Clinical Practice, Nursing Students, Nursing Education, Evidence Based Nursing, Knowledge Level, Quick Response Code
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QR Code GroupOther
Students will receive support in their clinical practice through QR Code-supported perioperative education materials.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| QR Code Group | Experimental | Students will receive support in their clinical practice through QR Code-supported perioperative education materials.
Students knowledge level and attitudes towards evidence-based nursing will be evaluated after clinical practice. Receives: Other: QR Code Group |
| Control Group | No intervention | Students knowledge level and attitudes towards evidence-based nursing will be evaluated after clinical practice. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from knowledge level in clinical practice
Educational materials supported by QR codes will enhance students' knowledge of perioperative care in clinical practice. This status will be assessed through a Post-Test measuring knowledge of evidence-based practices in perioperative care. The Post-Test, developed by the researchers, consists of 20 questions, each with four answer options. Each correct answer is worth 5 points, resulting in a possible score range from 0 to 100. A higher score indicates a greater level of knowledge.
Measured: After Using QR Codes in Clinical Practice. An average of 5 months.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Changes in attitude toward evidence-based nursing after clinical practice
Participants' use of QR Codes during the clinical practice process will affect their attitudes towards evidence-based nursing. This status will be evaluated with the Attitude Scale towards Evidence-Based Nursing. The Attitude Scale towards Evidence-Based Nursing consists of 15 items and 3 sub-dimensions. The total score is 15-75. A high score on the scale indicates a positive attitude towards evidence-based nursing. (Ruzafa-Martínez et al. 2011).
Measured: After Using QR Codes in Clinical Practice. An average of 5 months.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Mar 2025
- Study start15 Dec 2024
- Primary completion15 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Mar 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Clinical PracticeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Emine Arici Parlak, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Investigators
- Emine Arici Parlak, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Health Sciences Turkiye Gulhane Faculty of Nursing
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06889077
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 15151515
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 21 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of QR Code-Supported Perioperative Education Material Used in Clinical Practice on Nursing Students Knowledge Levels and Attitudes Towards Evidence-Based Practices: a Randomised Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06889077
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 15151515
- Keywords
- Clinical Practice, Nursing Students, Nursing Education, Evidence Based Nursing, Knowledge Level, Quick Response Code
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip FakultesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is planned as a randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of the use of QR (Quick Response) Code-supported materials prepared for perioperative care by nursing students during clinical practice on the knowledge levels of nursing students and their attitudes towards evidence-based nursing.
Detailed description
Evidence-based nursing is an approach that started with the works of Florence Nightingale and aims to base nursing practices on scientific foundations over time. Nurses must have a variety of roles, including the roles of caregiver, educator, leader, and patient advocate, as well as a commitment to evidence-based practice. Therefore, instead of traditional learning methods, students should learn evidence-based practices and take on roles during their clinical practice to provide safe and high-quality care in order to have a professional identity professionally. The World Health Organization (2016) report on "Nurse Educator Core Competencies" recommends that nurse educators facilitate active learning in the education process, select and use appropriate technologies and materials, and encourage individualized experiential learning. For this reason, in addition to constantly innovative health practices, new developments in the field of educational technologies should be followed closely. QR (Quick Response) Code technology is a tool used to share web-based information. The use of QR Codes in education is an innovative approach. It makes the education process of nursing students interactive with today's technology and increases student participation and access to education.
Upon reviewing the literature, no studies were found that evaluated the effect of QR Code-supported education, which is an innovative education method in nursing students during clinical practice, on the students' knowledge level and evidence-based attitude. Therefore, this study is planned to be conducted on nursing students. The results of this study are expected to contribute to that students will participate interactively in the evidence-based learning and practicing process during clinical education, and the educational methods used will gain a critical and innovative approach for both students and educators.
The study will conduct as a prospective randomized controlled trial. After obtaining verbal and written consent from the students before and after the clinical practice, the study will conduct with various data collection forms.
These forms are; Student Identification Form, Knowledge Level Measurement Test for Evidence-Based Practices Including Perioperative Care, Evidence-Based Nursing Attitude Questionnaire, Form for Opinions on the Use of QR Codes will be used.
The QR (Quick-Response) group in group- I (n=30), and group II (n=30) will be the control group. The study has 2 stages. In the first stage, the descriptive characteristics of the participants and their knowledge level regarding evidence-based practices including perioperative care will be measured for both groups.
During the second stage of their clinical practice, participants in the intervention group will receive support through QR code-enabled perioperative educational materials. These QR code-supported resources will be available to the participants throughout their entire clinical education process. Participants in the control group will continue their clinical practice using the learning methods available in the educational curriculum. Following clinical practice with participants in both intervention and control groups, researchers will assess participants' knowledge levels using a measurement test focusing on evidence-based practices including perioperative care. Additionally, participant's attitudes toward evidence-based nursing will be assessed using an attitude scale on this topic. In addition, researchers will collect participants' opinions on using QR Codes in the intervention group through a designated feedback form.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| QR Code Group | Experimental | Other: QR Code GroupStudents will receive support in their clinical practice through QR Code-supported perioperative education materials. Students knowledge level and attitudes towards evidence-based nursing will be evaluated after clinical practice. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Students knowledge level and attitudes towards evidence-based nursing will be evaluated after clinical practice. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Being a second-year student at Gülhane Nursing Faculty of Health Sciences University
- Agreeing to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Not completing any stage of the study
- Wanting to withdraw from the study
- Having previously taken the surgical disease nursing course
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| QR Code GroupStudents will receive support in their clinical practice through QR Code-supported perioperative education materials. | Other | QR Code Group |
Primary outcome
Change from knowledge level in clinical practice
Time frame: After Using QR Codes in Clinical Practice. An average of 5 months.
Educational materials supported by QR codes will enhance students' knowledge of perioperative care in clinical practice. This status will be assessed through a Post-Test measuring knowledge of evidence-based practices in perioperative care. The Post-Test, developed by the researchers, consists of 20 questions, each with four answer options. Each correct answer is worth 5 points, resulting in a possible score range from 0 to 100. A higher score indicates a greater level of knowledge.
1 secondary outcome
Changes in attitude toward evidence-based nursing after clinical practice
Time frame: After Using QR Codes in Clinical Practice. An average of 5 months.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Mar 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Emine Arici Parlak, PhD principal investigator
University of Health Sciences Turkiye Gulhane Faculty of Nursing
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing QR Code Group in people with Clinical Practice and Nursing Education, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from knowledge level in clinical practice (time frame: After Using QR Codes in Clinical Practice. An average of 5 months.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Mar 2025.