NCT05424770

Brief Summary

The research was planned as a randomized controlled study to evaluate the effect of crossword, which are an active learning tool, on the success of learning information about pain control in nursing education. Research data is planned to be collected in Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Health Sciences. The universe of the research will be the students who take the 3-credit pain control course in the aforementioned faculty in the fall semester. The sample of the research will consist of 72 students who meet the inclusion criteria and agree to participate in the research verbally and in writing. The data of the research will be collected by using the Personal information form prepared in line with the literature, and Success Tests (3 tests) prepared separately for each stage. SPSS program will be used in the analysis of the data.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
72

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable pain

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable pain

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 15, 2022

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 21, 2022

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 15, 2022

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 30, 2022

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

August 8, 2023

Status Verified

August 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

June 15, 2022

Last Update Submit

August 7, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The effect of crossword on learning achievement in nursing education

    Evaluation will be made with a multiple-choice (5-choice) achievement test, which will be prepared by the researchers within the scope of the application. This test will consist of 20 items. After the test is prepared, item analysis will be made and it will be presented to the expert opinion. In the test, each correct answer will be scored as 1 and each incorrect answer as 0. The higher the score, the higher the success will be interpreted.

    Three months

Study Arms (2)

experiment group

EXPERIMENTAL

During the 3 weeks in which the subjects related to pain control are explained, the standard lecture (explanation with ppt presentation) will be made as in the normal course of the course. Afterwards, puzzle activities prepared by the researcher will be implemented and students will be actively involved in the process.

Other: Education with crossword

control group

NO INTERVENTION

During the 3 weeks in which the subjects related to pain control are explained, the standard lecture (explanation with ppt presentation) will be made as in the normal course of the course.

Interventions

Afterwards, crossword activities prepared by the researcher will be implemented and students will be actively involved in the process. The researcher will also include a collaborative learning environment where students can exchange information with each other. After the completion of each puzzle, the researcher will make the necessary checks and corrections.

experiment group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • To be registered in the pain course,
  • Taking the pain course for the first time,
  • Absence of any psychiatric disorder that will reduce the ability to comprehend and understand,
  • Agreeing to participate in the research.

You may not qualify if:

  • Willingness to leave the research

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Institute of Health Sciences

Hatay, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Kose Tosunoz I, Deniz Dogan S. The effect of crossword puzzles on nursing students' learning of concepts related to pain management course: A randomized controlled trial. Nurse Educ Pract. 2023 Aug;71:103740. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103740. Epub 2023 Aug 3.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Interventions

Educational Status

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Socioeconomic FactorsPopulation Characteristics

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
lecturer Dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 15, 2022

First Posted

June 21, 2022

Study Start

October 15, 2022

Primary Completion

November 30, 2022

Study Completion

December 31, 2022

Last Updated

August 8, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-08

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