Nursing EducationNCT07674849
Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning in Peripheral IV Catheterization
A study testing Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning in people with Nursing Education, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Background: Traditional teaching methods in nursing education may not effectively integrate theory and practice. Concept map-based reflective learning may support meaningful learning and critical thinking. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Nursing Education
- What is being tested?
- Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 66 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 29 May 2024to 30 Jul 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 over 18 years old
- Being a first-year student
- Taking the Nursing Principles course for the first time
- Not being absent on the dates when the research data will be collected
Who cannot join
- Horizontal/vertical transfer students
- Students graduating from Health Vocational High School
- Intervention group students who did not carry out reflective practice based on the concept map
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Atatürk University Faculty of Nursing
Erzurum, 25240
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning for Teaching Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization to First-Year Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Traditional teaching methods in nursing education may not effectively integrate theory and practice. Concept map-based reflective learning may support meaningful learning and critical thinking.
Methods: This randomized controlled pretest-posttest study was conducted between May and July 2024 with 66 first-year nursing students (experimental = 33; control = 33). Both groups received standard instruction, while the experimental group additionally participated in concept map-based reflective learning. Data were collected using a demographic form and knowledge tests administered before and after the intervention.
- Conditions
- Nursing Education
- Being tested
- Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning
- Keywords
- concept map, reflective learning
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Concept Map-Based Reflective LearningBehavioural
Students received concept map-based reflective learning training using the Canva application in addition to standard nursing education on peripheral venous catheterization. Students developed and submitted concept maps addressing indications, complications, and key considerations of peripheral intravenous catheter application.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning | Experimental | Participants received concept map-based reflective learning in addition to standard instruction. Receives: Behavioral: Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning |
| Standard Nursing Education | No intervention | Participants received standard instruction only. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge Score on Peripheral Venous Catheterization
Peripheral Venous Catheter Achievement Test 1 and Peripheral Venous Catheter Achievement Test 2: These researcher-developed achievement tests were created based on the content of Fundamentals of Nursing textbooks (Berman et al., 2015; Potter et al., 2021) to assess nursing students' knowledge of peripheral venous catheterization. Each test consisted of 25 multiple-choice questions. Each correct response was scored as 4 points and each incorrect response as 0 points, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge of peripheral venous catheterization. Achievement Test 1 was used as the pre-test, and Achievement Test 2 was used as the post-test.
Measured: 1 week after intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jun 2026
- Study start29 May 2024
- Primary completion20 Jul 2024
- Study completion30 Jul 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Nursing EducationStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: a concept map-based reflective learning group or a standard instruction group.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Bahar Ciftci, Ataturk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07674849
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ATAUNI-2023-001
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning for Teaching Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization to First-Year Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07674849
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ATAUNI-2023-001
- Conditions
- Nursing Education
- Keywords
- concept map, reflective learning
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 29 May 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Jun 2026 (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.
Background: Traditional teaching methods in nursing education may not effectively integrate theory and practice. Concept map-based reflective learning may support meaningful learning and critical thinking.
Methods: This randomized controlled pretest-posttest study was conducted between May and July 2024 with 66 first-year nursing students (experimental = 33; control = 33). Both groups received standard instruction, while the experimental group additionally participated in concept map-based reflective learning. Data were collected using a demographic form and knowledge tests administered before and after the intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: a concept map-based reflective learning group or a standard instruction group.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning | Experimental | Behavioral: Concept Map-Based Reflective LearningParticipants received concept map-based reflective learning in addition to standard instruction. |
| Standard Nursing Education | No intervention | –Participants received standard instruction only. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being over 18 years old
- Being a first-year student
- Taking the Nursing Principles course for the first time
- Not being absent on the dates when the research data will be collected
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Horizontal/vertical transfer students
- Students graduating from Health Vocational High School
- Intervention group students who did not carry out reflective practice based on the concept map
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Concept Map-Based Reflective LearningStudents received concept map-based reflective learning training using the Canva application in addition to standard nursing education on peripheral venous catheterization. Students developed and submitted concept maps addressing indications, complications, and key considerations of peripheral intravenous catheter application. | Behavioural | Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning |
Primary outcome
Knowledge Score on Peripheral Venous Catheterization
Time frame: 1 week after intervention
Peripheral Venous Catheter Achievement Test 1 and Peripheral Venous Catheter Achievement Test 2: These researcher-developed achievement tests were created based on the content of Fundamentals of Nursing textbooks (Berman et al., 2015; Potter et al., 2021) to assess nursing students' knowledge of peripheral venous catheterization. Each test consisted of 25 multiple-choice questions. Each correct response was scored as 4 points and each incorrect response as 0 points, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge of peripheral venous catheterization. Achievement Test 1 was used as the pre-test, and Achievement Test 2 was used as the post-test.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning in people with Nursing Education, run by Ataturk University 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 4 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jun 2026. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Knowledge Score on Peripheral Venous Catheterization (time frame: 1 week after intervention). 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 30 Jun 2026.