An interventional study of Deliberate Repetitive Practice (DRP) Simulation Scenario in Clinical Competence, Nursing Education and Self-Efficacy, sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-05.
Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
This study examined whether a structured deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario was associated with changes in prelicensure nursing students' self-reported confidence and preparedness for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion. PIVC insertion is a foundational nursing skill, yet first-attempt failure rates are high and student confidence is often low. The DRP intervention consisted of standardized instruction, supervised repetitive practice on a patient simulator, and individualized feedback from a nurse educator. Pre- and post-intervention surveys measured students' confidence and preparedness using a researcher-developed three-item questionnaire. The study used a descriptive pre-post design at a single Midwestern university with prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing students.
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is one of the most commonly performed nursing procedures, yet first-attempt failure rates range from 35% to 50%. Low student confidence has been identified as a contributing factor. Deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) is a structured educational approach involving focused repetition with individualized corrective feedback, grounded in deliberate practice theory. This exploratory descriptive study examined whether participation in a DRP simulation scenario was associated with changes in nursing students' self-reported confidence and preparedness for PIVC insertion. All 52 eligible Junior and Senior level prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students at a single Midwestern university were invited to complete a pre-intervention survey. Students then had the opportunity to voluntarily participate in a structured DRP scenario consisting of verbal instruction, supervised hands-on PIVC insertion practice on a simulator, and individualized formative feedback. Post-intervention surveys were administered immediately after scenario completion. Pre- and post-survey groups were not matched at the individual level. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize response distributions at each time point. The study was approved by the university's Institutional Review Board (approval ID: 202325465).
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Participants received a structured deliberate repetitive practice simulation scenario for peripheral intravenous catheter insertion.
Behavioral: Deliberate Repetitive Practice (DRP) Simulation Scenario
A structured simulation intervention consisting of standardized verbal instruction on peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion technique, supervised hands-on repetitive practice on a patient simulator, and individualized formative feedback from a qualified nurse educator after each attempt. Participants practiced until technique was consistent.
Self-Reported Confidence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion
Student self-reported confidence in safely placing a peripheral intravenous catheter, measured on a 3-point Likert-type scale (very confident, somewhat confident, not so confident) using a researcher-developed survey.
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario.
Self-Reported Confidence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion
Student self-reported preparedness for safe PIVC placement, measured on a 3-point Likert-type scale (very prepared, somewhat prepared, not prepared) using a researcher-developed survey.
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario.
Plan to share: No
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