Basic Life Support TrainingSBS-BLSNCT07366125
EFFECT OF SCENARIO-BASED SIMULATION ON BASIC LIFE SUPPORT SKILLS AND SELF-EFFICACY IN NURSING STUDENTS
A study testing Scenario-Based Simulation Training and Standard Basic Life Support Training in people with Basic Life Support Training, run by Bartın Unıversity at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of scenario-based simulation in improving nursing students' adult basic life support (ABLS) skills and self-efficacy. Ethical approval was obtained from the Bartın University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee, and institutional permission was granted. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Basic Life Support Training
- What is being tested?
- Scenario-Based Simulation Training and Standard Basic Life Support Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2025to 1 Dec 2025
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in all stages of the research (pre-test - training - post-test, etc.),
- Actively enrolled in a Nursing Undergraduate Program,
- Able to read and understand Turkish,
- Not having any physical or cognitive disability that would prevent participation in practical training,
- Not having received any prior training in TYD (Basic Nursing Education).
Who cannot join
- Having received any non-research-related training on TYD that you can conduct research on previously,
- Being a graduate of a Health Vocational High School or a graduate of any associate's or bachelor's degree program in the health field,
- Not having registered for courses in the relevant period or having suspended the semester,
- Not regularly attending training sessions during the research process,
- Having serious health problems that will increase the data collection period,
- Incomplete completion of pre-test or post-test forms.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Bartin University Faculty of Health Sciences
Bartın, 74100
About this study
Official title: THE EFFECT OF SCENARİO-BASED SİMULATİON METHOD ON NURSİNG STUDENTS' BASİC LİFE SUPPORT PRACTİCE SKİLLS AND SELF-EFFİCACY LEVELS: A CONTROLLED EXPERİMENTAL STUDY
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of scenario-based simulation in improving nursing students' adult basic life support (ABLS) skills and self-efficacy. Ethical approval was obtained from the Bartın University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee, and institutional permission was granted. The study was conducted with students from the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın University, between October and December 2025.
The sample size was determined based on the literature using an alpha level of 0.05, an effect size of 0.63, and a statistical power of 85%. A total of 50 students who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. All participants were informed about the study and provided written informed consent.
Read more
Data were collected using the Student Information Form, the Adult Basic Life Support Knowledge Level Assessment, the Adult Basic Life Support Skill Performance Assessment Form, and the Student Self-Efficacy Scale. All students received a 90-minute theoretical ABLS training delivered by an experienced researcher. Following the theoretical session, the control group practiced ABLS using the demonstration method on a feedback-enabled manikin, while the experimental group practiced using scenario-based simulation. Both applications were conducted under academic supervision.
Students' knowledge, skill performance, and self-efficacy levels were assessed immediately after training, after the first application, and at a one-month follow-up. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 29.0. No significant difference was found between the groups in knowledge scores immediately after training. After the first application, no significant differences were observed in knowledge or self-efficacy levels; however, skill performance scores were significantly higher in the control group. At the one-month follow-up, a significant decline in skill performance was observed in the control group, whereas the experimental group maintained their performance levels.
These findings indicate that scenario-based simulation supports the long-term retention of practical ABLS skills. Therefore, integrating simulation-based methods into adult basic life support education in nursing programs is recommended.
Read the detailed description
This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of scenario-based simulation methods in improving nursing students' adult basic life support skills and self-efficacy levels. Ethical approval was obtained from the Bartın University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee, and official permission was granted by the relevant institution. The study was conducted with students from the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın University. Data were collected between October and December 2025. The sample size was calculated based on the literature with an alpha level of 0.05, an effect size of 0.63, and a statistical power of 85 percent. The study was completed with 50 students who met the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group. All participants were informed about the research process, and their voluntary informed consent was obtained. Data were collected using the Student Information Form, the Adult Basic Life Support Knowledge Level Assessment, the Adult Basic Life Support Skill Performance Assessment Form, and the Student Self-Efficacy Scale. All students received a 90-minute theoretical adult basic life support training provided by a researcher with professional experience in the field. Following the theoretical training, students in the control group performed adult basic life support practices using the demonstration method on a feedback-enabled training manikin under academic supervision. Students in the experimental group performed adult basic life support practices using scenario-based simulation under the same supervision. Students' knowledge levels, skill performance, and self-efficacy levels were evaluated immediately after the training, during the first application, and at a one-month follow-up. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 29.0. The findings indicated no significant difference between the groups in knowledge scores immediately after training. While no significant differences were observed in knowledge and self-efficacy levels after the first application, skill performance scores were significantly higher in the control group. However, at the one-month follow-up, a significant decline in skill performance was observed in the control group, whereas no significant decrease was found in the experimental group. These results suggest that scenario-based simulation provides a more sustainable improvement in practical skill performance. Therefore, it is recommended that adult basic life support education in nursing programs be supported with simulation-based methods.
- Conditions
- Basic Life Support Training
- Being tested
- Scenario-Based Simulation Training, Standard Basic Life Support Training
- Keywords
- Nursing, scenario, simulation, student, basic life support, practical skills, self-efficacy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Scenario-Based Simulation TrainingOther
Also called Simülasyon Tabanlı Temel Yaşam Desteği Eğitimi
Scenario-based simulation training was provided to improve basic life support skills and self-efficacy among nursing students.
Standard Basic Life Support TrainingOther
Hemşirelik müfredatına uygun olarak verilen standart teorik ve pratik temel yaşam desteği eğitimi.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Arm 1: Scenario-Based Simulation Group | Experimental | Participants in this group received scenario-based simulation training on basic life support. Receives: Other: Scenario-Based Simulation Training |
| Arm 2: Standard Training Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group received standard theoretical and practical training on basic life support according to the nursing curriculum. Receives: Other: Standard Basic Life Support Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Basic Life Support Practice Skills
Basic life support practice skills were assessed using a standardized skills performance checklist.
Measured: Baseline (pre-test), immediately after the intervention (post-test), and 1-month follow-up
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jan 2026
- Study start1 Oct 2025
- Primary completion1 Dec 2025
- Study completion1 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Basic Life Support TrainingStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group received scenario-based simulation training, while the control group received standard basic life support training. Both groups were followed in parallel throughout the study period.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bartın Unıversity
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ekrem EKER, Bartın Unıversity
- Investigators
- EKER, Principal investigator, Bartin University Faculty of Health Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07366125
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BARUN-MSC-TYD-01
- Acronym
- SBS-BLS
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 6 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- THE EFFECT OF SCENARİO-BASED SİMULATİON METHOD ON NURSİNG STUDENTS' BASİC LİFE SUPPORT PRACTİCE SKİLLS AND SELF-EFFİCACY LEVELS: A CONTROLLED EXPERİMENTAL STUDY
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07366125
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SBS-BLS / BARUN-MSC-TYD-01
- Conditions
- Basic Life Support Training
- Keywords
- Nursing, scenario, simulation, student, basic life support, practical skills, self-efficacy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bartın UnıversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Jan 2026 (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 aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of scenario-based simulation in improving nursing students' adult basic life support (ABLS) skills and self-efficacy. Ethical approval was obtained from the Bartın University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee, and institutional permission was granted. The study was conducted with students from the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın University, between October and December 2025.
The sample size was determined based on the literature using an alpha level of 0.05, an effect size of 0.63, and a statistical power of 85%. A total of 50 students who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. All participants were informed about the study and provided written informed consent.
Data were collected using the Student Information Form, the Adult Basic Life Support Knowledge Level Assessment, the Adult Basic Life Support Skill Performance Assessment Form, and the Student Self-Efficacy Scale. All students received a 90-minute theoretical ABLS training delivered by an experienced researcher. Following the theoretical session, the control group practiced ABLS using the demonstration method on a feedback-enabled manikin, while the experimental group practiced using scenario-based simulation. Both applications were conducted under academic supervision.
Students' knowledge, skill performance, and self-efficacy levels were assessed immediately after training, after the first application, and at a one-month follow-up. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 29.0. No significant difference was found between the groups in knowledge scores immediately after training. After the first application, no significant differences were observed in knowledge or self-efficacy levels; however, skill performance scores were significantly higher in the control group. At the one-month follow-up, a significant decline in skill performance was observed in the control group, whereas the experimental group maintained their performance levels.
These findings indicate that scenario-based simulation supports the long-term retention of practical ABLS skills. Therefore, integrating simulation-based methods into adult basic life support education in nursing programs is recommended.
Detailed description
This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of scenario-based simulation methods in improving nursing students' adult basic life support skills and self-efficacy levels. Ethical approval was obtained from the Bartın University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee, and official permission was granted by the relevant institution. The study was conducted with students from the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın University. Data were collected between October and December 2025. The sample size was calculated based on the literature with an alpha level of 0.05, an effect size of 0.63, and a statistical power of 85 percent. The study was completed with 50 students who met the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group. All participants were informed about the research process, and their voluntary informed consent was obtained. Data were collected using the Student Information Form, the Adult Basic Life Support Knowledge Level Assessment, the Adult Basic Life Support Skill Performance Assessment Form, and the Student Self-Efficacy Scale. All students received a 90-minute theoretical adult basic life support training provided by a researcher with professional experience in the field. Following the theoretical training, students in the control group performed adult basic life support practices using the demonstration method on a feedback-enabled training manikin under academic supervision. Students in the experimental group performed adult basic life support practices using scenario-based simulation under the same supervision. Students' knowledge levels, skill performance, and self-efficacy levels were evaluated immediately after the training, during the first application, and at a one-month follow-up. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 29.0. The findings indicated no significant difference between the groups in knowledge scores immediately after training. While no significant differences were observed in knowledge and self-efficacy levels after the first application, skill performance scores were significantly higher in the control group. However, at the one-month follow-up, a significant decline in skill performance was observed in the control group, whereas no significant decrease was found in the experimental group. These results suggest that scenario-based simulation provides a more sustainable improvement in practical skill performance. Therefore, it is recommended that adult basic life support education in nursing programs be supported with simulation-based methods.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group received scenario-based simulation training, while the control group received standard basic life support training. Both groups were followed in parallel throughout the study period.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Arm 1: Scenario-Based Simulation Group | Experimental | Other: Scenario-Based Simulation TrainingParticipants in this group received scenario-based simulation training on basic life support. |
| Arm 2: Standard Training Group | Active comparator | Other: Standard Basic Life Support TrainingParticipants in this group received standard theoretical and practical training on basic life support according to the nursing curriculum. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in all stages of the research (pre-test - training - post-test, etc.),
- Actively enrolled in a Nursing Undergraduate Program,
- Able to read and understand Turkish,
- Not having any physical or cognitive disability that would prevent participation in practical training,
- Not having received any prior training in TYD (Basic Nursing Education).
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Having received any non-research-related training on TYD that you can conduct research on previously,
- Being a graduate of a Health Vocational High School or a graduate of any associate's or bachelor's degree program in the health field,
- Not having registered for courses in the relevant period or having suspended the semester,
- Not regularly attending training sessions during the research process,
- Having serious health problems that will increase the data collection period,
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scenario-Based Simulation TrainingAlso: Simülasyon Tabanlı Temel Yaşam Desteği EğitimiScenario-based simulation training was provided to improve basic life support skills and self-efficacy among nursing students. | Other | Arm 1: Scenario-Based Simulation Group |
| Standard Basic Life Support TrainingHemşirelik müfredatına uygun olarak verilen standart teorik ve pratik temel yaşam desteği eğitimi. | Other | Arm 2: Standard Training Group |
Primary outcome
Basic Life Support Practice Skills
Time frame: Baseline (pre-test), immediately after the intervention (post-test), and 1-month follow-up
Basic life support practice skills were assessed using a standardized skills performance checklist.
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 6 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared.
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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.
EKER principal investigator
Bartin University Faculty of Health Sciences
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Scenario-Based Simulation Training and Standard Basic Life Support Training in people with Basic Life Support Training, run by Bartın Unıversity 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 5 inclusion and 6 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 6 Feb 2026. 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?
Basic Life Support Practice Skills (time frame: Baseline (pre-test), immediately after the intervention (post-test), and 1-month follow-up). 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 6 Feb 2026.