Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Evaluating Embedded Micro-Scenarios in Simulation on Academic Motivation and Clinical Decision-Making Among Nursing Students-A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07184112 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: HPO-05-FT-25/16
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study will utilize a convergent mixed-methods design. A quasi-experimental approach will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of EMSS in improving clinical decision-making skills among nursing students.

Conditions

Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing; Academic Motivation Scale

Keywords

Academic Motivation; Clinical Decision-Making; Nursing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Clinical Decision-Making

  This scale was originally developed by Jenkins (1983). Designed specifically for nursing students in the United States, the scale evaluates students' perceptions of clinical decision-making based on their self-reported experiences.

  3 months

• Academic Motivation

  The Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) is the most popular tool for evaluating academic motivation. (Orsini et al., 2015). A 7-point Likert scale is used to rate each of the 28 items. The self-determination theory, which emphasizes the approach to human motivation and personality, is the theoretical foundation of the AMS

  3 months

Study Arms (2)

Micro-Scenarios

EXPERIMENTAL

The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) for nursing students include a series of engaging clinical cases designed to bridge the theory-practice gap.

Behavioral: The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS)

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Routine teaching

Behavioral: The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS)

Interventions

The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) BEHAVIORAL

he Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) for nursing students include a series of engaging clinical cases designed to bridge the theory-practice gap. In Prioritization of Care, students must prioritize three patients with varying degrees of urgency, honing their critical thinking skills. The Patient Education on Discharge scenario tasks them with effectively communicating self-care instructions. In End-of-Life Care, students provide compassionate support to a terminally ill patient and facilitate family discussions.

Control; Micro-Scenarios

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 27 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Male undergraduate nursing students. Participants must possess basic computer literacy to effectively engage with the digital learning platform utilized in the simulation.

You may not qualify if:

• Female. non Saudi nursing students, students with mental health isssues

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Alexandria University: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Hafr Albatin

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

RECRUITING

Central Study Contacts

Galal Harby Galal Alharbi, Associate Professor

CONTACT

+966 59 981 9696; Jalaln@uhb.edu.sa

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 14, 2025
• First Posted: September 19, 2025
• Study Start: August 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 15, 2025
• Study Completion: March 15, 2026
• Last Updated: September 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SA (1)