An interventional study of aging simulation suit on nursing students' and aging simulation suit on nursing students in Ethics, Aging and Compassion, sponsored by Eastern Mediterranean University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Cyprus. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-23.
Sponsored by Eastern Mediterranean University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
With the increasing elderly population, nursing students' attitudes toward older adults and their levels of compassion competence have become increasingly important. While traditional educational methods may be insufficient in developing these skills, experiential learning approaches offer more effective outcomes. In particular, aging simulation applications enable students to understand the physical and emotional challenges experienced by older individuals, thereby enhancing their levels of empathy and compassion. The literature reports that simulation-based education has positive effects on attitudes and awareness. Therefore, the integration of aging simulation suits into nursing education is of great importance.
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"No intervention will be implemented; only the measurement scales will be administered."
Students will be grouped based on pretest results obtained prior to the eight-week training program to ensure similar characteristics. Accordingly, after being stratified according to their pretest scores, participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups using a randomization method. The randomization process will be carried out using computer-based random number generation, and to prevent selection bias, the allocation will be performed by an individual independent of the research team. To ensure the impartiality of the assignment process, the randomization list will be concealed from the implementing researchers, and participants will not know in advance which group they will be assigned to. Within the scope of the study, the same training program will be applied to all participants, with the only difference between the groups being the use of an aging simulation suit in the experimental group.
Behavioral: aging simulation suit on nursing students' · Behavioral: aging simulation suit on nursing students
Students will be grouped based on pretest results obtained prior to the eight-week training program to ensure similar characteristics. Accordingly, after being stratified according to their pretest scores, participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups using a randomization method. The randomization process will be carried out using computer-based random number generation, and to prevent selection bias, the allocation will be performed by an individual independent of the research team.To ensure the impartiality of the assignment process, the randomization list will be concealed from the implementing researchers, and participa
Also known as: simulation
The population of the study will consist of third-year nursing students (N=110) enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Eastern Mediterranean University during the 2025-2026 spring semester. No sampling method will be applied; instead, all students who voluntarily agree to participate will constitute the sample of the study. Students will be grouped based on pretest results obtained prior to the eight-week training program to ensure similar characteristics. Accordingly, after being stratified according to their pretest scores, participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups using a randomization method. The randomization process will be carried out using computer-based random number generation, and to prevent selection bias, the allocation will be performed by an individual independent of the research team. To ensure the impartiality of the assignment process, the randomization list will be concealed from the implementing researchers, and participa
"Compassion Competence Scale"
11-item, 5-point Likert scale
Time frame: The primary metric will be completed within 1 day of data collection beginning.
"Compassion Competence Scale"
11-item, 5-point Likert scale
Time frame: The outcome measure will be completed within 8 weeks of the start of data collection.
Plan to share: Yes — The ethical attitudes and compassion levels of nursing students toward older adults will be shared with all readers.
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