The Efficiency of Simulation-Based Electroconvulsive Therapy Training

NCT06062758 | Unknown DMC

• 1 other identifier: Fenerbahce University
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 72
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to determine the effect of the simulation-based Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Simulation Training applied to senior nursing students studying at a foundation university on students' perceptions and knowledge levels about ECT. The research hypotheses are as follows; H0: There is no significant difference between students' perception and knowledge levels about ECT before and after simulation-based ECT training to be applied to nursing students. H1: There is a significant difference between students' perception and knowledge levels about ECT before and after the simulation-based ECT training to be applied to nursing students. Type of study: This study was planned in a single group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design. Participants: The study population will consist of fourth-year students (n=72) of Fenerbahçe University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Turkish Nursing Program. Intervention: The study will collect data before the students start clinical practice and before the theoretical course on Electroconvulsive Therapy. Then, a one-hour theoretical training on electroconvulsive therapy will be given. This training includes ECT, its history, use areas, nursing care before, during and after ECT and patient education. After the theoretical lecture, a simulation scenario will be distributed to the students, and they will be asked to come prepared on the simulation day. Students will be divided into groups of 15 people, and the groups will be met in the Simulation Laboratory at the determined group hours. Control Group: There is no control group. Outcome: Perceptions and knowledge levels about ECT.

Conditions

ECT; Mental Disorder; Nursing Caries

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Perception and Knowledge about ECT

  Perception and Knowledge Scale about ECT

  Pre-test (before the intervention), post-test (two weeks after intervention) and three months after follow up

Study Arms (1)

Nursing Students

EXPERIMENTAL

The study population will consist of fourth-year students (n=72) of Fenerbahçe University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Turkish Nursing Program. Sampling calculation and sample selection will not be made in the study, aiming to reach the entire population.

Behavioral: ECT Simulation Training

Interventions

ECT Simulation Training BEHAVIORAL

Simulation training will consist of three stages. The first stage is preliminary preparation. At this stage, students who review the resources identified and come prepared for the simulation scenario will be asked questions appropriate to the simulation objectives to help them remember the subject. In the second stage, the simulation will be realized. A high-fidelity mannequin/simulator will be used during the simulation, and the responsible faculty will give patient responses in the cabin. While the students taking roles during the simulation provide care to the patient, other group members will watch their teammates in the cabin or in a The simulation will be finalized by discussing the critical points of the case, the care to be given, communication skills and patient safety.

Nursing Students

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being a fourth-year student of Fenerbahçe University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Turkish Nursing Program,
• To be enrolled in Psychiatric and Mental Health course,
• Volunteering to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Being a student of Fenerbahçe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Turkish Nursing Program, but not enrolled in the Mental Health and Diseases course,
• Not participating in simulation training,
• Incomplete completion of data collection tools,
• Not volunteering to participate in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fenerbahce University: lead
• New York University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Fenerbahce University

Istanbul, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Dikec G, San EO. The Effect of Simulation-Based Electroconvulsive Therapy Education on Perception and Knowledge of Nursing Students: A Semiexperimental Study. J ECT. 2025 Feb 25. doi: 10.1097/YCT.0000000000001130. Online ahead of print.

  PMID: 40020048 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Gul Dikeç, Assoc. Prof.

CONTACT

+905303884860; gul.dikec@fbu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof.

Model Details: Simulation training will consist of three stages. The first stage is preliminary preparation. At this stage, students who review the resources identified and come prepared for the simulation scenario will be asked questions appropriate to the simulation objectives to help them remember the subject. In the second stage, the simulation will be realized. A high-fidelity mannequin/simulator will be used during the simulation, and the responsible faculty will give patient responses in the cabin. While the students taking roles during the simulation provide care to the patient, other group members will watch their teammates in the cabin or in a The simulation will be finalized by discussing the critical points of the case, the care to be given, communication skills and patient safety.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 14, 2023
• First Posted: October 2, 2023
• Study Start: October 2, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 18, 2023
• Study Completion: January 3, 2024
• Last Updated: October 2, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)