Effectiveness of Virtual Simulation Game in Teaching Venous Blood Sampling Skills to Nursing Students

NCT06714474 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: SINOPU-HEM-RK-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Virtual Simulation Game (VSG) method in teaching venous blood sampling (VBS) skills to second-year nursing students. The study aims to provide a safe, engaging, and innovative learning environment for nursing students, enabling them to improve their skills without compromising patient safety. The main questions the study seeks to answer are: Does VSG training improve nursing students' knowledge levels in VBS education? Does VSG training enhance nursing students' practical performance in VBS procedures? Does VSG training increase nursing students' satisfaction with VBS education? Does VSG training boost nursing students' confidence in performing VBS? Does VSG training enhance nursing students' comfort during VBS practice? Researchers will compare the Virtual Simulation Game (VSG) method to the standard technique. In the VSG group, students will engage with an interactive simulation game to practice VBS skills virtually before applying them in a clinical setting. In the control group, students will practice VBS skills using traditional methods in a laboratory environment. Participants' Tasks: Students in the VSG group will: Log in to the simulation platform with their credentials. Complete interactive training scenarios that mimic real-life challenges in venous blood sampling. Practice the procedure on their peers under supervision. Students in the control group will: Practice VBS directly on their peers under supervision without using simulation. After practicing, all students will be observed for 15 minutes by expert nurses for potential complications or discomfort. If needed, participants will receive medical care. This study adheres to the CONSORT guidelines for randomized controlled trials and incorporates validated instruments to measure knowledge, skill performance, satisfaction, confidence, and comfort levels among participants. The findings aim to bridge the gap in nursing education by introducing an innovative, technology-driven approach to skill training.

Conditions

Nursing Skill; Game-Based Learning; Students, Nursing; Gamification; Blood Sampling Procedure

Keywords

Nursing Education; Virtual Simulation Game; Nursing Students; Venous Blood Sampling

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Venous Blood Sampling Knowledge Form

  Change in participants' knowledge of venous blood sampling procedures, assessed via a validated questionnaire.

  Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (immediately after training).

• Venous Blood Sampling Application Checklist

  Evaluation of participants' practical skills in venous blood sampling using a structured observational checklist.

  Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (immediately after training).

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale

  Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (immediately after training).

• Visual Comparison (Comfort) Scale

  Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (immediately after training).

Study Arms (2)

Virtual Simulation Game Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive traditional training on venous blood sampling (VBS), including theoretical instruction and hands-on practice in a laboratory setting. Additionally, they will use a Virtual Simulation Game (VSG) platform (http://www.hemsirelab.com) to enhance their learning through interactive, scenario-based training. After logging into the VSG platform with unique credentials, participants will complete the training scenarios to refine their skills before performing the procedure on peers under supervision.

Other: Virtual Simulation Game; Other: Traditional Training

Traditional Education Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this arm will receive traditional training on venous blood sampling (VBS) in a laboratory setting. They will observe demonstrations and practice the procedure on peers without the use of virtual simulation

Other: Traditional Training

Interventions

Virtual Simulation Game OTHER

The Virtual Simulation Game (VSG) is an interactive, scenario-based digital training tool designed to enhance venous blood sampling (VBS) skills. Participants engage with the VSG platform to complete modules that simulate real-life clinical scenarios, allowing them to refine decision-making and procedural skills in a safe, controlled environment. This intervention is used in addition to traditional training to reinforce learning through repetition and feedback.

Virtual Simulation Game Group

Traditional Training OTHER

Traditional training consists of theoretical instruction and hands-on practice sessions conducted in a laboratory setting. Participants observe VBS demonstrations, followed by supervised practice on peers to develop their procedural skills. This intervention represents the standard educational approach for VBS and serves as the comparator in this study.

Traditional Education Group; Virtual Simulation Game Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Enrolled in the "Principles and Applications in Nursing" course, specifically the "Fundamentals of Nursing Care" module, for the first time.
• No prior clinical experience. No prior experience with venous blood sampling. No prior education in health sciences (e.g., not a graduate of a vocational health school or a health-related associate degree program).
• Willing to voluntarily participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosed with a chronic illness, bleeding disorder, or psychiatric condition. Pregnant students. Students who have not received Hepatitis A or Hepatitis B vaccines. Students who fail to complete the study data collection forms. Students who withdraw their consent to participate during the study. Students who are absent at any stage of the study process. Students who do not complete the simulation training sessions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sinop University: lead
• The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey: collaborator
• Ege University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Ege University Faculty of Nursing Simulation Laboratory

Izmir, İzmir, 35000, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (7)

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  PMID: 16729864 BACKGROUND

• Maheu-Cadotte, M., et al. (2020). Designing effective educational games for nursing education. Nurse Education Today, 92, 104490.

  BACKGROUND

• Luctkar-Flude, M., et al. (2021). Virtual simulation in nursing education: A systematic review. Journal of Nursing Education, 60(6), 319-325.

  BACKGROUND

• Keys, M. D., et al. (2020). Simulation in nursing education: An integrative review. Nursing Education Perspectives, 41(2), 83-89.

  BACKGROUND

• Green, S. F. (2013). The cost of preanalytical errors. Clinical Laboratory News, 39(5), 1-5.

  BACKGROUND

• Foronda, C. (2021). The effectiveness of virtual simulation in nursing education. Nurse Educator, 46(3), 124-130.

  BACKGROUND

• Alcantara, C. S., et al. (2022). Preanalytical errors in venous blood sampling. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 75(4), 217-224.

  BACKGROUND

Central Study Contacts

Turgay Yalcinkaya, PhD

CONTACT

+905367046305; turgayyalcinkaya35@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Masking Description In this study, outcomes assessors are blinded to the group assignments to reduce bias in evaluating participants' performance, satisfaction, confidence, and comfort levels. Participants and care providers are not blinded due to the nature of the interventions, as the experimental group engages with a Virtual Simulation Game (VSG) platform that is distinguishable from the standard teaching method used in the control group. No other parties are masked in this trial.
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Model Description In this randomized controlled trial, participants are assigned to one of two parallel groups: Experimental Group: Participants receive training using a Virtual Simulation Game (VSG) for venous blood sampling (VBS) skills. Control Group: Participants receive traditional training methods for VBS skills. The interventions are applied concurrently, and the outcomes (knowledge, skill performance, satisfaction, confidence, and comfort) are compared between the two groups.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 27, 2024
• First Posted: December 3, 2024
• Study Start: November 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 15, 2024
• Study Completion: December 31, 2024
• Last Updated: December 3, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL
• Time Frame: 01.01.2025 - 01.02.2025
• Access Criteria: A signed data sharing agreement ensuring data confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards.

Locations

TU (1)