PechaKucha as a Reinforcement Tool for Teaching Vital Signs Skills in Nursing Students

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• 1 other identifier: 121927
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the PechaKucha presentation method as a reinforcement tool in teaching vital signs skills to first-year nursing students. A total of 100 nursing students will participate and be divided into two groups of 50 students each. Before the intervention, all participants will complete a pre-test to assess their baseline knowledge related to vital signs. Based on the pre-test results, students will be randomized into either the experimental group or the control group. The experimental group will receive reinforcement training using the innovative PechaKucha presentation method, while the control group will receive reinforcement through a traditional PowerPoint presentation. After the reinforcement sessions, both groups will be evaluated on their vital signs skills through a practical application exam. Additionally, participants will complete a post-test to assess their knowledge after the intervention. Feedback and satisfaction with the training methods will also be gathered to understand their perspectives on the learning experience

Conditions

Vital Signs; Nursing Students; Teaching Method; PechaKucha Method; Skill Performance

Keywords

PechaKucha Method; Nursing Students; vital signs

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Vital Signs Knowledge Test

  The Vital Signs Knowledge Test is a 16-item multiple-choice questionnaire developed by the researchers to evaluate nursing students' theoretical knowledge of vital signs. The test covers essential topics such as body temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure measurement procedures. Each item provides five response options, with one correct answer per question. The test is scored on a 100-point scale, with scores ranging from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 100, where higher scores indicate a greater level of knowledge. The total score reflects the students' understanding of vital signs concepts. The test was reviewed by five experts to ensure its content validity and accuracy. It will be administered before and after the intervention to assess the students' knowledge retention and compare the effectiveness of different teaching methods (PechaKucha vs. PowerPoint) in reinforcing the learning of vital signs

  2 days before the training

• Vital Signs Skills Checklist

  It assesses students' ability to accurately measure body temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Each step of the procedure is scored based on its accuracy: "correctly performed," "partially correct," or "not performed." The total score will be calculated out of 100 points, with scores ranging from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 100, where higher scores indicate a greater level of competence in vital signs measurement. The checklist has been reviewed by experts to ensure its validity and accuracy in assessing the students' competence in performing vital signs measurements

  within 1 week post-intervention assessment

• Student Feedback Form

  The Student Feedback Form will gather qualitative data on students' perceptions of the reinforcement methods. It includes two open-ended questions: What aspects of the reinforcement method did you like? How could the reinforcement method be improved? These questions aim to capture students' feedback on the effectiveness and potential improvements of the PechaKucha and PowerPoint methods in teaching vital signs.

  immediately post-intervention assessment

• Satisfaction Survey

  The Satisfaction Survey will use a visual analog scale (VAS) for students to rate their satisfaction with the reinforcement methods. Students will be asked to provide a score between 0 and 10, where 0 represents "not satisfied at all" and 10 represents "extremely satisfied." The survey is scored on a scale from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 10, with higher scores indicating greater levels of satisfaction. This survey will assess students' overall satisfaction with the PechaKucha and PowerPoint methods in terms of their learning experience and perceived effectiveness in reinforcing vital signs skills.

  immediately post-intervention assessment

• Vital Signs Knowledge Test

  The Vital Signs Knowledge Test is a 16-item multiple-choice questionnaire developed by the researchers to evaluate nursing students' theoretical knowledge of vital signs. The test covers essential topics such as body temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure measurement procedures. Each item provides five response options, with one correct answer per question. The test is scored on a 100-point scale, with scores ranging from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 100, where higher scores indicate a greater level of knowledge. The total score reflects the students' understanding of vital signs concepts. The test was reviewed by five experts to ensure its content validity and accuracy. It will be administered before and after the intervention to assess the students' knowledge retention and compare the effectiveness of different teaching methods (PechaKucha vs. PowerPoint) in reinforcing the learning of vital signs

  within 1 week post-intervention assessment

Study Arms (2)

PechaKucha presentation

EXPERIMENTAL

This arm of the study will involve nursing students receiving reinforcement training using the PechaKucha presentation method.

Other: PechaKucha

PowerPoint presentation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This arm of the study will involve nursing students receiving reinforcement training using a traditional PowerPoint presentation.

Other: PowerPoint

Interventions

PechaKucha OTHER

The PechaKucha format consists of 20 slides, each displayed for 20 seconds, focusing on vital signs measurement skills. The method emphasizes a fast-paced, engaging, and visual learning experience designed to enhance retention and improve students' practical knowledge and skills in measuring vital signs.

PechaKucha presentation

PowerPoint OTHER

The PowerPoint presentation will cover the same vital signs measurement content but in a more conventional, linear format. The intervention will aim to reinforce students' understanding of vital signs through text and images, with a slower pace compared to the PechaKucha method.

PowerPoint presentation

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• First-year nursing students currently enrolled in the nursing program.
• Students who provide informed consent to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Foreign nationals.
• Students repeating the course (taking the course as a retake).
• Students who have graduated from a high school or associate degree program related to healthcare.
• Students who are unable to attend the scheduled intervention sessions.
• Students with physical or cognitive impairments that would affect their ability to participate in the skills assessment or intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Siirt University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Siirt University

Siirt, Center, 0056, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Dogan N, Aksoy M. The effectiveness of PechaKucha as a reinforcement tool in teaching vital signs skills to nursing students: A randomized controlled trial. Nurse Educ Today. 2026 Jan;156:106886. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106886. Epub 2025 Oct 5.

  PMID: 41075434 DERIVED

Study Officials

• Nevin Doğan

  Siirt University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

NEVİN DOĞAN

CONTACT

+95427394266; nevindogan@siirt.edu.tr

MEYREME AKSOY

CONTACT

+95065003384; meryeme_072@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: DR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 12, 2024
• First Posted: December 27, 2024
• Study Start: December 30, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 10, 2025
• Study Completion: January 10, 2025
• Last Updated: December 30, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)