Nursing EducationNCT06105216
The Effect of Crossword and Word Search Puzzles on Nursing Students' Parenteral Medication Administration Knowledge
A study testing Crossword and word search puzzles in people with Nursing Education and Medicatioon Administration Knowledge, run by Evrim Eyikara at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study was conducted in a pretest-posttest parallel-group, randomized controlled design.The population of the study consisted of students (n=220) enrolled in the Fundamentals of Nursing course at the Faculty of Nursing of a public university in the 2022-2023 academic year.According to the exclusion criteria, 56… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages Up to 30 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Nursing Education, Medicatioon Administration Knowledge, Puzzle
- What is being tested?
- Crossword and word search puzzles
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 220 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 Apr 2023to 31 May 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Up to 30 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Register for the Fundamentals of Nursing course for the first time.
Who cannot join
- not communicate in Turkish
- graduate from any health-related university in the past.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Crossword and Word Search Puzzles on Nursing Students' Parenteral Medication Administration Knowledge: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study was conducted in a pretest-posttest parallel-group, randomized controlled design.The population of the study consisted of students (n=220) enrolled in the Fundamentals of Nursing course at the Faculty of Nursing of a public university in the 2022-2023 academic year.According to the exclusion criteria, 56 students were excluded from the study. One hundred sixty-four students who met the inclusion criteria were randomized to the intervention I (n = 82) and control groups (n = 82) by stratified block randomization after the completion of baseline measures. The study was completed with 164 students. The theoretical lecture was carried out by a researcher who was an expert faculty member in Fundamentals of Nursing. All students completed the pretest after attending the theoretical lecture. In the laboratory practice after the theoretical lecture, all students were divided into small groups and practiced parenteral medication administration skills one-to-one under the guidance of the instructor. Students in the intervention group received hard copies of the puzzles at the end of the laboratory practice. All students completed the posttest again at the end of the laboratory practice. Students were supervised during the tests and were not allowed to consult any books, the internet, or any other source of information.
- Being tested
- Crossword and word search puzzles
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Crossword and word search puzzlesOther
Students in the intervention group received hard copies of the puzzles at the end of the laboratory practice.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Crossword and word search puzzles |
| Control Group | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Medication Administration Knowledge Questionnaire
Higher scores mean a better knowledge about parenteral medication administration (minimum score is 0, maximum score is 100)
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Oct 2023
- Study start26 Apr 2023
- Primary completion15 May 2023
- Study completion31 May 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Nursing EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 220 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Evrim Eyikara
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Evrim Eyikara, Gazi University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06105216
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023-253
- Status last verified
- Nov 2023
- First submitted
- 16 Oct 2023
- Last updated
- 7 Nov 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Nov 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Crossword and Word Search Puzzles on Nursing Students' Parenteral Medication Administration Knowledge: A Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06105216
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2023-253
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 220 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Evrim EyikaraUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 May 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study was conducted in a pretest-posttest parallel-group, randomized controlled design.The population of the study consisted of students (n=220) enrolled in the Fundamentals of Nursing course at the Faculty of Nursing of a public university in the 2022-2023 academic year.According to the exclusion criteria, 56 students were excluded from the study. One hundred sixty-four students who met the inclusion criteria were randomized to the intervention I (n = 82) and control groups (n = 82) by stratified block randomization after the completion of baseline measures. The study was completed with 164 students. The theoretical lecture was carried out by a researcher who was an expert faculty member in Fundamentals of Nursing. All students completed the pretest after attending the theoretical lecture. In the laboratory practice after the theoretical lecture, all students were divided into small groups and practiced parenteral medication administration skills one-to-one under the guidance of the instructor. Students in the intervention group received hard copies of the puzzles at the end of the laboratory practice. All students completed the posttest again at the end of the laboratory practice. Students were supervised during the tests and were not allowed to consult any books, the internet, or any other source of information.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: Crossword and word search puzzles |
| Control Group | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- Up to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Register for the Fundamentals of Nursing course for the first time.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- not communicate in Turkish
- graduate from any health-related university in the past.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Crossword and word search puzzlesStudents in the intervention group received hard copies of the puzzles at the end of the laboratory practice. | Other | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Medication Administration Knowledge Questionnaire
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 months
Higher scores mean a better knowledge about parenteral medication administration (minimum score is 0, maximum score is 100)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Nov 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Crossword and word search puzzles in people with Nursing Education and Medicatioon Administration Knowledge, run by Evrim Eyikara at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Nov 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Medication Administration Knowledge Questionnaire (time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Nov 2023.