An interventional study of Simulation in Simulation Based Learning, Nursing Students and Knowledge, sponsored by Lokman Hekim University. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged Up to 40 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-10.
Sponsored by Lokman Hekim University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most serious and frequent healthcare-associated infections occurring in premature and low-birth-weight infants in neonatal intensive care units. The literature on VAP prevention strongly indicates that a "care bundle" approach is among the most effective methods for reducing the incidence of this infection.
The objective of this research is to determine the impact of a simulation-based intervention-structured around the "H-ER-O-S care bundle" designed to prevent the development of VAP-on the knowledge, skills, self-efficacy/competence, self-confidence, and satisfaction levels of final-year nursing students.
This study will employ a pretest-posttest experimental design and will be conducted at the Lokman Hekim University Vital Simulation Center, involving 34 final-year nursing students.
As part of the pretest and posttest assessments, students will complete the "Self-Efficacy/Competence Scale", the "Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale", and "VAP Test". During the simulation, the students' acquisition of the relevant skills will be evaluated and scored using the "H-ER-O-S Care Bundle Checklist." Data will be recorded anonymously in the SPSS software.
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Other: Simulation
The intervention is a simulation-based educational program on neonatal ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) prevention. Students will receive face-to-face theoretical education on VAP and the H-ER-O-S VAP prevention care bundle. A prebriefing session will introduce the simulation objectives, equipment, and scenario. Each student will individually perform a 15-minute simulation scenario after 5 minutes of preparation. Researchers will observe without providing assistance, and performance will be assessed using the H-ER-O-S Care Bundle Checklist. Performances will be video-recorded for debriefing. Immediately after the scenario, students will participate in a 20-30-minute structured debriefing session in groups of 5-6, including video review, reflection, and feedback.
Knowledge of VAP Prevention
Students' knowledge regarding ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) prevention in neonatal intensive care settings will be assessed using a 10-item multiple-choice knowledge test developed by the researchers based on the literature. Each correct answer will receive 10 point, and incorrect answers will receive 0 points. Total scores will range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge.
Time frame: Before the educational intervention and immediately after the theoretical education.
Students' Self-Efficacy/competence
Students' self-efficacy will be assessed using the Turkish version of the 23-item Self-Efficacy-competence Scale. Total scores range from 23 to 115, with higher scores indicating greater perceived self-efficacy and competence.
Time frame: Before the educational intervention and immediately after the simulation and debriefing session.
Student Satisfaction with Learning and Self-Confidence in Learning
Students' satisfaction with learning and self-confidence in learning will be assessed using the 12-item Turkish version of the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale. The scale includes two subscales: satisfaction with current learning (5 items) and self-confidence in learning (7 items). Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction and self-confidence.
Time frame: Before the educational intervention and immediately after the simulation and debriefing session.
Performance in Applying the H-ER-O-S VAP Prevention Care Bundle
Students' performance in applying the H-ER-O-S ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention care bundle will be assessed during individual simulation scenarios using the H-ER-O-S Care Bundle Checklist. Performance will be evaluated by researchers through direct observation of students' actions during the simulation.
Time frame: During the 15-minute individual simulation scenario
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