ARCS-Based Training to Improve Nursing Students' Communication, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy

NCT07004205 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Scü-Gop
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study explores the impact of an ARCS-based training program on nursing students' communication skills, learning motivation, and self-efficacy. Communication is essential in nursing for quality patient care and safety, yet students often struggle with it. The ARCS Motivation Model-focused on Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction-aims to boost motivation and improve learning outcomes. Using a randomized controlled design, the study compares an experimental group receiving ARCS-based training with a control group receiving traditional education. Key outcomes include improved communication skills, motivation, and self-efficacy. This research highlights the potential of the ARCS model in enhancing nursing education and student performance.

Conditions

Educational Intervention; Motivation Model

Keywords

ARCS Motivation Model; nursing students; communication skills; learning motivation; self-efficacy levels

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• communication skills

  Communication Skills Measured by: Effective Communication Skills Scale (Range: 34-170; higher scores indicate better communication skills)

  1 week before and 2 weeks after the intervention

• learning motivation

  MotivationMeasured by: Motivation Scale Related to Instructional Material (Range: 33-165; higher scores indicate better learning motivation)

  1 week before and 2 weeks after the intervention

• self-efficacy levels

  Self-efficacy Measured by: Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (Range: 33-165; higher scores indicate better self-efficacy)

  1 week before and 2 weeks after the intervention

Study Arms (2)

ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) motivation model

EXPERIMENTAL

ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) motivation model-based training program on nursing students

Other: The ARCS Motivation Model Education

Traditional Education

NO INTERVENTION

communication skills Traditional Education

Interventions

The ARCS Motivation Model Education OTHER

The ARCS Motivation Model Education-focused on Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction

ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) motivation model

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 20 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Must be enrolled in the 1st year of the Nursing Faculty
• Must be participating in clinical practice (internship) for the first time
• Must voluntarily agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form
• Must agree to attend all designated sessions during the training period
• Must have proficiency in reading and writing Turkish
• Must have a suitable health condition for participation in individual and group activities

You may not qualify if:

• Has previously participated in any clinical practice/internship
• Has previously attended specialized training on communication skills, self-efficacy, or learning motivation
• Unable to attend 2 or more sessions during the research process
• Decides to withdraw from participation during the research or withdraws consent
• Provides incomplete or incorrect responses to data (significant omissions in pre-test or post-test forms)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cumhuriyet University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Universty

Tokat Province, Tokat Province, 60000, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

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Central Study Contacts

Hülya KOÇYİĞİT KAVAK, Phd

CONTACT

90-555-040-88-76; hkocyigit@cumhuriyet.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: BASIC SCIENCE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant, Dr.

Model Details: Intervention Group Training Program (2 Weeks) Location: Classroom setting (theoretical classroom/conference hall/seminar room) Week 1, Day 1 (60 minutes) - Attention \& Relevance * Introduction with background music and attention-grabbing case videos * Examples of nurse-patient communication (analysis of short scenarios containing communication errors) * Role-playing to demonstrate communication rules Week 1, Day 2 (60 minutes) - Confidence * Communication techniques (empathy, feedback, active listening) * In-group practices (role reversals) * Success-enhancing mini quizzes \& positive feedback Week 1, Day 3 (60 minutes) - Satisfaction * Reward-based case analysis (small in-class rewards) * Participant presentations and group evaluations * Feedback-focused case studies Week 1, Day 4 (90 minutes) - Reinforcement of Entire ARCS Application * Scenario practice (difficult patient, emotional patient) * Evaluation forms \& reflective journal exercises Week 2, Day 1 (60 minutes) - Follow-Up

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 12, 2025
• First Posted: June 4, 2025
• Study Start: May 26, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 10, 2025
• Study Completion: June 20, 2025
• Last Updated: June 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)