Effect of Project Planning Course on Nursing Students' Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, and Innovativeness

NCT07090967 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2025-1
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 38
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized, controlled trial investigates the impact of a Project Planning Course on third-year undergraduate nursing students' critical thinking motivation, lifelong learning skills, and individual innovativeness. Participants were randomized into two groups: an intervention group receiving the Project Planning Course and a control group with no intervention. The Project Planning Course consisted of 14 weeks of theoretical and practical training, aiming to develop students' skills in research project management and patent/utility model application. Data were collected using the Critical Thinking Motivation Scale (CTMS), the Lifelong Learning Scale (LLS), and the Individual Innovativeness Scale (IIS). Statistical analysis was conducted using non-parametric tests. The study complies with ethical standards, including approval from the relevant ethics committee, and is prospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov.

Conditions

Nursing Education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• critical thinking

  Critical Thinking Motivation Scale: The CTMS is a 19-item, six-point Likert-type scale developed by Valenzuela et al. and adapted into Turkish by Dönmez and Kaya (2016). It includes five factors under two main dimensions: "expectation" and "value." Scores are calculated by averaging item responses within each subscale. The scale has a Cronbach's alpha of 0.90. Higher scores indicate greater motivation for critical thinking.

  From the beginning of the term and end of the term at 14 weeks.

• lifelong learning

  Lifelong Learning Scale: The LLS, developed by Wielkiewicz and Meuwissen (2014) and adapted into Turkish by Engin et al. (2017), is a 15-item, single-factor scale rated on a five-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 15 to 75, with higher scores indicating stronger lifelong learning tendencies. The scale's Cronbach's alpha is 0.86.

  From the beginning of the term and end of the term at 14 weeks.

• Individual Innovativeness

  Individual Innovativeness Scale:The IIS, developed by Hurt et al. (1977) and adapted into Turkish by Kılıçer and Odabaşı (2010), is a 20-item scale with four factors: Resistance to Change, Opinion Leadership, Openness to Experience, and Risk-Taking. It uses a five-point Likert scale and has a Cronbach's alpha of 0.82. Total scores classify individuals as Innovators (\>80), Early Adopters (69-80), Early Majority (57-68), Late Majority (46-56), or Laggards (\<46).

  From the beginning of the term and end of the term at 14 weeks.

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Students Taking the Project Planning Course

Other: Project Planning Course

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Students Dont Taking the Project Planning Course

Interventions

Project Planning Course OTHER

The Project Planning Course is conducted as a two-hour theoretical class per week. This course is being introduced for the first time in the nursing faculty curriculum. The course was conducted by two faculty members, both of whom have knowledge and experience in research and project writing. Since the goal at the end of the course was for students either to carry out a research project or to apply for a patent/utility model, it was planned for 20 students to enroll; however, 19 students chose the course. The course lasted 14 weeks in total. In the first week, topics such as what a project is, its characteristics, and its components were introduced to the students. As part of the course, students were asked to brainstorm solutions for problems they encountered in clinical settings. During the first seven weeks, theoretical lectures were delivered, and during the following five weeks, students worked with their academic advisors on research projects or patent/utility model topics.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may not qualify if:

• who don't want to participate in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Aley M, Lee R, Wang J, Wang J, Zheng S. Project-based learning and student outcomes in health professions education: A literature review. Health Professions Education. 2023;9(3):251-266.

  BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Merve TUNCER, Asist. Prof.

  Istanbul University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: Randomized Controlled Trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 26, 2025
• First Posted: July 29, 2025
• Study Start: February 23, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 30, 2025
• Study Completion: July 30, 2025
• Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)