Pecha Kucha-Based ERAS Education in Cardiovascular Surgery: Effects on Nursing Students' Knowledge and Attitudes
PK-ERAS
The Effect of ERAS Education in Cardiovascular Surgery Delivered Using the Pecha Kucha Method on Nursing Students' Knowledge Level and Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Nursing: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Brief Summary
Nursing education is rapidly evolving due to changing healthcare needs and Generation Z learning preferences, which favor short, visual, and interactive methods. Innovative teaching strategies are therefore needed to improve nursing students' critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The Pecha Kucha (PK) method is a concise, visual presentation format consisting of 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. It has been reported to improve attention, learning motivation, and knowledge acquisition in nursing education. However, its use in teaching Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in cardiovascular surgery has not been previously studied. ERAS protocols are evidence-based perioperative care pathways aimed at reducing surgical stress, complications, and recovery time. Nurses play a key role in implementing these protocols, including patient education, pain management, early mobilization, nutrition, and discharge planning. However, nurses' knowledge and application of ERAS remain limited. This study aims to evaluate the effect of ERAS education delivered via the Pecha Kucha method on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes toward evidence-based nursing. The study will contribute evidence on innovative teaching strategies in nursing education. This experimental study will include 71 second-year nursing students at Lokman Hekim University between May 15, 2026 and May 15, 2027. Data will be analyzed using appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests depending on distribution
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started May 2026
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 9, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
May 15, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 26, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 15, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 15, 2027
May 27, 2026
May 1, 2026
8 months
April 9, 2026
May 22, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Primary Change in knowledge scores regarding ERAS protocols in cardiovascular surgery measured by the Cardiovascular Surgery ERAS Protocol Knowledge Test Outcome Measure
The Cardiovascular Surgery ERAS Protocol Knowledge Test will be used to assess participants' knowledge regarding ERAS protocols in cardiovascular surgery. The total score ranges from 0 to 36 , with higher scores indicating greater knowledge.
Baseline (one week before the intervention), immediately after the intervention, and 1 month after the intervention.
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Change in attitudes toward evidence-based nursing practice measured by the Evidence-Based Nursing Attitude Scale
Baseline (one week before the intervention), immediately after the intervention, and 1 month after the intervention.
Study Arms (2)
Pecha Kucha ERAS Education - Intervention Group
EXPERIMENTALStudents will receive cardiovascular surgery ERAS protocol education using the Pecha Kucha (PK) method. The presentation consists of 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds, totaling 6 minutes 40 seconds. Visuals and concise text will be used to convey the information clearly. Education is delivered face-to-face by the research team. Students are unaware of which group they are assigned to (blinded). After one month, a follow-up assessment will be conducted to test knowledge retention
Traditional PowerPoint ERAS Education - Control Group
OTHERStudents will receive cardiovascular surgery ERAS protocol education using traditional PowerPoint presentations. Text-based slides and tables will be used, delivered face-to-face. Students are unaware of which group they are assigned to (blinded). After one month, a follow-up assessment will be conducted to test knowledge retention.
Interventions
This intervention consists of an educational session using the Pecha Kucha presentation method focused on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in cardiovascular surgery. The presentation includes 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds (total 6 minutes 40 seconds), using high-quality visuals and concise content. Students in this group will receive structured training aimed at improving theoretical knowledge of cardiovascular ERAS applications and fostering positive attitudes toward evidence-based nursing practices. The session will be conducted by trained nursing faculty and students under expert supervision.
This intervention consists of an educational session using the traditional PowerPoint presentation method focused on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in cardiovascular surgery. The session includes standard slides with text and tables, covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative ERAS practices. Students in this group will receive structured training aimed at improving theoretical knowledge of cardiovascular ERAS applications and fostering positive attitudes toward evidence-based nursing practices. The session will be conducted by trained nursing faculty and students under expert supervision.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Be willing to participate in the study
- Be a second-year student in the undergraduate Nursing Program at Lokman Hekim University
- Have access to the Internet
You may not qualify if:
- Not willing to participate in the study
- Be a first-, third-, or fourth-year student in the undergraduate Nursing Program at Lokman Hekim University
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Lokman Hekim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing
Ankara, Söğütözü/Çankaya, 06510, Turkey (Türkiye)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Masking Details
- Both participants (students) and outcome assessors (those scoring the knowledge tests and attitude scales) are blinded to group assignments. Participants are not informed which educational method they receive, and assessors do not know which group the students belong to during evaluation.
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- PhD
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 9, 2026
First Posted
May 26, 2026
Study Start
May 15, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
January 15, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
May 15, 2027
Last Updated
May 27, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-05
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share
The dataset includes sensitive information pertaining to nursing students, and participants did not provide consent for sharing their data with external researchers. Accordingly, all data will be handled confidentially and will be used exclusively for the purposes of this study.