Effect of "RECAST-H" (REverse CAses STudies Based on Heutagogy Approach) on Professional Readiness

NCT07539363 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: E-66777842-300-0000-4285982
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 84
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to examine the effect of reverse case studies based on the heutagogical approach on the level of readiness for the profession among final-year nursing students. The hypotheses are: H0-1: There is no difference in the level of professional readiness between the control group and the intervention group that underwent reverse case studies based on the heutagogy approach. H0-2: There is no difference in career adaptability between the control group and the intervention group that underwent reverse case studies based on the heutagogy approach. H0-3: There is no difference in professional socialization between the control group and the intervention group that underwent reverse case studies based on the heutagogy approach. Secondary Hypothesis: H0-4: There is no difference in psychological capital levels between the control group and the intervention group that underwent reverse case studies based on the heutagogy approach. Researchers will compare the heutagogy-based reverse case studies program group with the waiting-list control group to evaluate its effects on professional readiness, career adaptability, professional socialization, and psychological capital. Participants will:

• complete baseline assessments
• be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the waiting-list control group
• receive reverse case studies program based on the heutagogy approach (intervention group)
• complete post-intervention assessments after the educational program

Conditions

Nurses Behaviors; Nurses; Education, Nursing Students

Keywords

transition to practice; reverse case study; Final-Year Nursing Students; Professional Readiness; Nursing Education; Randomized Controlled Trial; Heutagogy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Professional Readiness

  Professional readiness will be assessed using the Casey-Fink Readiness for Practice Scale (CFRPS). Scores range from 15 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater readiness for professional practice.

  Baseline and immediately after completion of the educational program

• Career Adapt-Ability

  Career adaptability will be assessed using the validated Career Adapt-Abilities Scale Short Form (CAAS-SF). Scores range from 12 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater career adaptability.

  Baseline and immediately after completion of the educational program

• Professional socialization

  Professional socialization will be assessed using a researcher-developed questionnaire based on the literature and expert validation.

  Baseline and immediately after completion of the educational program

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Psychological Capital

  Baseline and immediately after completion of the educational program

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive the heutagogy-based reverse case study educational program during the study period.

Behavioral: Reverse Case Studies based on Heutagogy Approach

Waiting-list control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm will not receive the educational program during the study period. They will receive the same educational program after completion of the study.

Interventions

Reverse Case Studies based on Heutagogy Approach BEHAVIORAL

A structured educational program based on the heutagogy approach and reverse case study method, designed to improve professional readiness among final-year nursing students.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Being a final-year nursing student
• Enrolled in "Education in Nursing" course
• Willing to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Graduated from vocational high school specializing in health services
• Working full-time in any institution providing health services

Sponsors & Collaborators

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

Study Sites (1)

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Study Officials

• SERGÜL DUYGULU

  HACETTEPE UNİVERSITY

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

YILDIZ ERDAT

CONTACT

+90312 305 15 80; yildizturunc@hacettepe.edu.tr

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: Research Assistant, PhD Candidate

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group receiving a heutagogy-based reverse case study educational program or a control group. The control group will receive the same educational program after completion of the study (waiting-list control design).

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 13, 2026
• First Posted: April 20, 2026
• Study Start: April 9, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)