Pediatric Drug Dose Calculation

NCT07305233 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: 741023
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 108
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial that aimed to investigate the effect of a web-supported interactive learning program on the knowledge level of nursing students about pediatric drug dose calculation. The study was conducted at one of Turkey's most established nursing faculties, and 108 students participated in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to study (n:54) and control (n:54) groups. The study group received both a traditional lecture and a Web-supported interactive learning application, while the control group was limited to a traditional lecture-based instruction. The "Drug Dose Calculation Knowledge Test", "Perceived Learning Scale", and "Medication Administration Self-Efficacy Scale in Children for Nursing Students" scales were used to collect the data.

Conditions

Drug Dose

Keywords

Pediatric nursing; drug calculation; ınteractive learning

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• knowledge level

  Knowledge level of nursing students about pediatric drug dose calculation by using the Drug Dose Calculation Knowledge Test. The Pediatric Drug Dose Calculations Knowledge Test consists of a total of 17 items including 6 conversion calculations, 3 safe dose range calculations, 1 drug dose calculation, 5 calculations including dry powder volume, 1 body surface area calculation formula, and 1 definition of dry powder volume.

  9 days

Study Arms (2)

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Control Group (n=54) Day 1 The aim, objective, and study steps of the study were verbally explained to participants in a face-to-face meeting. The students were informed that they could withdraw from the study for any reason at any stage of the study and that their participation in the study would not affect their academic achievement. In addition, students' written consent was obtained through the voluntary consent form containing all these statements. The students were placed according to the exam order and were first asked to fill in the "Individual Identification Form". Once all the students completed the form, they were informed about the content and duration of the "Drug Dose Calculation Knowledge Test" pretest, which they then completed within 30 minutes. Day 2 Face-to-face training was given to the students in this group via a "Pediatric Drug Dose Calculation" PowerPoint presentation. The training was supported with visual materials and active participation of students was ens

study group

EXPERIMENTAL

Study Group (n=54): Day 1 The aim, objective, and study steps of the study were verbally explained to participants in a face-to-face meeting. The students were informed that they could withdraw from the study for any reason at any stage of the study and that their participation in the study would not affect their academic achievement. In addition, students' written consent was obtained through the voluntary consent form containing all these statements. The students were placed according to the exam order and were first asked to fill in the 'Individual Identification Form'. Once all the students completed the form, they were informed about the content and duration of the 'Drug Dose Calculation Knowledge Test' pretest, which they then completed within 30 minutes. Day 2 Face-to-face training was given to the students in this group via a "Pediatric Drug Dose Calculation" PowerPoint presentation. The training was supported with visual materials and active participation of the students was

Other: Study Group

Interventions

Study Group OTHER

The study was conducted with nursing students who were verbally informed about the aim, objectives, and procedures in a face-to-face meeting. They were told that participation was voluntary, could be withdrawn at any time, and would not affect academic performance. Written consent was obtained. On Day 1, students filled in the "Individual Identification Form" and completed the "Drug Dose Calculation Knowledge Test" pretest within 30 minutes. On Day 2, face-to-face training on "Pediatric Drug Dose Calculation" was provided using a PowerPoint presentation supported by visuals and interactive discussions. Students were then introduced to an interactive Edpuzzle application, informed about its use, access, and feedback features, and allowed to use it anytime. On Day 9, one week later, the post-test of the knowledge test was administered, followed by the "Perceived Learning Scale" and "Medication Administration Self-Efficacy Scale in Children for Nursing Students."

study group

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Students who had a computer or smartphone and students who volunteered to participate in the study were included in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Students who did not have a computer or smartphone and students who did not complete all stages of the study were excluded from the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

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

Study Sites (1)

Ege University

Izmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Central Study Contacts

Dilek Zengin

CONTACT

+905074575107; zngn.dilek@gmail.com

Study Design

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

Model Details: Third-year nursing students take the Diseases and Nursing Care II lecture in the autumn term. Students do 1 week of laboratory practice after 3 weeks of theoretical course education. In laboratory practice, they receive training on Pediatric Drug Dose Calculation. Before starting the laboratory practice for the project study, a face-to-face meeting was planned before the major courses were attended by all 3rd year students and students were informed about the purpose, goal, and procedures of the study. The students were informed that participation in the study was voluntary and would not affect their academic achievement in any way. The first 108 students who were willing to participate in the study were included in the study and were assigned to the control and study groups according to the randomization list. Data collection for both groups was carried out as follows.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 26, 2025
• First Posted: December 26, 2025
• Study Start: October 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2025
• Study Completion: December 31, 2025
• Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

TU (1)