Preoperative CareNCT07427381
Effect of Podcast-Based Education on Preoperative Nursing Competency and Evidence-Based Knowledge in Nursing Students
A study testing Podcast-Based Education in people with Preoperative Care and Nursing Education, run by Gamze BULUT at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of podcast-based education on nursing students' competency in preoperative patient care and their knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices. Preoperative care is a critical component of perioperative nursing and plays a key role in patient safety and surgical outcomes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Preoperative Care, Nursing Education, Podcast
- What is being tested?
- Podcast-Based Education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 88 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2026to 15 Jun 2026
- 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
- Age 18 years or older
- Undergraduate nursing student enrolled in the course (second-year nursing students in the Faculty of Nursing)
- Willing to participate and provides written and verbal informed consent
Who cannot join
- Does not agree to participate or declines consent
- Withdraws from the study at any time after enrollment
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Atatürk Universty, Nursing Faculty
Erzurum, Erzurum, 25000
About this study
Official title: The Use of Podcasts in Nursing Education: Evaluating the Acquisition of Competency and Evidence-Based Knowledge in Preoperative Preparation
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of podcast-based education on nursing students' competency in preoperative patient care and their knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices. Preoperative care is a critical component of perioperative nursing and plays a key role in patient safety and surgical outcomes. Improving students' competency in this area is essential for maintaining quality care.
In this quasi-experimental controlled study, undergraduate nursing students will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard classroom education or an intervention group receiving standard education supplemented with structured podcast materials focusing on preoperative patient preparation and assessment. Outcomes will be measured using validated competency and knowledge assessment tools administered before and four weeks after the educational intervention.
The study is designed as a minimal-risk educational intervention and seeks to determine whether podcast-based learning can enhance competency and evidence-based knowledge in nursing education.
Read the detailed description
Preoperative nursing care requires structured knowledge, clinical reasoning, and competency-based training to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. Despite advances in educational technology, limited evidence exists regarding the use of podcast-based learning specifically in preoperative nursing education.
This quasi-experimental controlled study will be conducted among second-year undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the Surgical Nursing course. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard face-to-face instruction or an intervention group receiving standard instruction supplemented with podcast-based educational materials.
The podcast intervention will consist of short audio recordings (maximum 5 minutes each) focusing on preoperative patient preparation and assessment. The recordings will be developed by the research team based on current evidence and curriculum objectives. Students in the intervention group will have access to the podcasts for four weeks and may listen to them as frequently as desired.
Outcome measures will include:
Perceived Preoperative Nursing Care Competency Scale (PPreCC-NS), a validated Likert-type instrument assessing students' perceived competency.
Evidence-Based Nursing Practices in Perioperative Care Knowledge Form, a structured true/false questionnaire evaluating knowledge levels.
Assessments will be conducted at baseline (prior to the intervention) and four weeks after the educational exposure. Data will be analyzed using appropriate parametric or non-parametric statistical tests depending on distribution characteristics. Statistical significance will be set at p < 0.05.
This study is a minimal-risk educational intervention and does not involve pharmacological or invasive procedures.
- Conditions
- Preoperative Care, Nursing Education, Podcast, Evidence Based Nursing
- Being tested
- Podcast-Based Education
- Keywords
- Preoperative education, Podcast, Nursing student
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Podcast-Based EducationBehavioural
The intervention consists of a structured podcast-based educational program designed to supplement standard classroom instruction in preoperative nursing care. The podcast series focuses specifically on preoperative patient preparation and assessment and is developed by the research team in accordance with current evidence-based guidelines and curriculum objectives.
The podcast materials include short audio recordings (maximum 5 minutes per episode) to facilitate focused and flexible learning. Recordings are scripted in advance, professionally structured, and delivered in an accessible digital format. Students in the intervention group will receive access to the podcast files for a period of four weeks and may listen to the content as frequently as desired using their personal devices.
Unlike traditional lecture-based education alone, this intervention allows asynchronous, repeated exposure to standardized educational content, enabling self-paced reinforcement of knowledge and compet
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Podcast-Based Education Group | Experimental | Participants in this arm will receive standard face-to-face instruction on preoperative nursing care as part of the Surgical Nursing course, supplemented with structured podcast-based educational materials. The podcast intervention consists of short audio recordings (maximum 5 minutes each) focusing on preoperative patient preparation and assessment. The recordings are developed by the research team based on current evidence and curriculum objectives. Students will have access to the podcast materials for four weeks and may listen to them as frequently as desired. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted to evaluate competency and knowledge outcomes. Receives: Behavioral: Podcast-Based Education |
| Standard Education Group | No intervention | articipants in this arm will receive standard face-to-face instruction on preoperative nursing care within the Surgical Nursing course. Educational delivery will include classroom lectures supported by PowerPoint presentations. No supplemental podcast materials will be provided. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted over a four-week period to evaluate competency and knowledge outcomes. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceived Preoperative Nursing Care Competency (PPreCC-NS) total score
Change in nursing students' perceived competency in preoperative nursing care assessed using the Perceived Preoperative Nursing Care Competency Scale for Nursing Students (PPreCC-NS; 22 items, 5-point Likert; total score range 22-110; higher scores indicate higher perceived competency).
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 4 weeks after the intervention
Evidence-Based Nursing Practices Knowledge in Preoperative Care (Knowledge Form score)
hange in nursing students' evidence-based practice knowledge related to preoperative care assessed using the Evidence-Based Nursing Practices in Perioperative Care Knowledge Form. The preoperative section includes 19 true/false items scored as 1 (correct) and 0 (incorrect), with a score range of 0-19; higher scores indicate higher knowledge levels.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 4 weeks after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Feb 2026
- Study start1 Apr 2026
- Primary completion30 May 2026
- Study completion15 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Preoperative CareStudies 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
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 88 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gamze BULUT
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Gamze BULUT, Ataturk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07427381
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ATAUNIF-PODCAST-2026-01
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 23 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: De-identified individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to patient privacy protection, ethical considerations, and institutional restrictions.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Use of Podcasts in Nursing Education: Evaluating the Acquisition of Competency and Evidence-Based Knowledge in Preoperative Preparation
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07427381
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ATAUNIF-PODCAST-2026-01
- Conditions
- Preoperative Care, Nursing Education, Podcast, Evidence Based Nursing
- Keywords
- Preoperative education, Podcast, Nursing student
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 88 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gamze BULUTUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Feb 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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of podcast-based education on nursing students' competency in preoperative patient care and their knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices. Preoperative care is a critical component of perioperative nursing and plays a key role in patient safety and surgical outcomes. Improving students' competency in this area is essential for maintaining quality care.
In this quasi-experimental controlled study, undergraduate nursing students will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard classroom education or an intervention group receiving standard education supplemented with structured podcast materials focusing on preoperative patient preparation and assessment. Outcomes will be measured using validated competency and knowledge assessment tools administered before and four weeks after the educational intervention.
The study is designed as a minimal-risk educational intervention and seeks to determine whether podcast-based learning can enhance competency and evidence-based knowledge in nursing education.
Detailed description
Preoperative nursing care requires structured knowledge, clinical reasoning, and competency-based training to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. Despite advances in educational technology, limited evidence exists regarding the use of podcast-based learning specifically in preoperative nursing education.
This quasi-experimental controlled study will be conducted among second-year undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the Surgical Nursing course. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard face-to-face instruction or an intervention group receiving standard instruction supplemented with podcast-based educational materials.
The podcast intervention will consist of short audio recordings (maximum 5 minutes each) focusing on preoperative patient preparation and assessment. The recordings will be developed by the research team based on current evidence and curriculum objectives. Students in the intervention group will have access to the podcasts for four weeks and may listen to them as frequently as desired.
Outcome measures will include:
Perceived Preoperative Nursing Care Competency Scale (PPreCC-NS), a validated Likert-type instrument assessing students' perceived competency.
Evidence-Based Nursing Practices in Perioperative Care Knowledge Form, a structured true/false questionnaire evaluating knowledge levels.
Assessments will be conducted at baseline (prior to the intervention) and four weeks after the educational exposure. Data will be analyzed using appropriate parametric or non-parametric statistical tests depending on distribution characteristics. Statistical significance will be set at p < 0.05.
This study is a minimal-risk educational intervention and does not involve pharmacological or invasive procedures.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Podcast-Based Education Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Podcast-Based EducationParticipants in this arm will receive standard face-to-face instruction on preoperative nursing care as part of the Surgical Nursing course, supplemented with structured podcast-based educational materials. The podcast intervention consists of short audio recordings (maximum 5 minutes each) focusing on preoperative patient preparation and assessment. The recordings are developed by the research team based on current evidence and curriculum objectives. Students will have access to the podcast materials for four weeks and may listen to them as frequently as desired. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted to evaluate competency and knowledge outcomes. |
| Standard Education Group | No intervention | –articipants in this arm will receive standard face-to-face instruction on preoperative nursing care within the Surgical Nursing course. Educational delivery will include classroom lectures supported by PowerPoint presentations. No supplemental podcast materials will be provided. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted over a four-week period to evaluate competency and knowledge outcomes. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Age 18 years or older
- Undergraduate nursing student enrolled in the course (second-year nursing students in the Faculty of Nursing)
- Willing to participate and provides written and verbal informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Does not agree to participate or declines consent
- Withdraws from the study at any time after enrollment
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Podcast-Based EducationThe intervention consists of a structured podcast-based educational program designed to supplement standard classroom instruction in preoperative nursing care. The podcast series focuses specifically on preoperative patient preparation and assessment and is developed by the research team in accordance with current evidence-based guidelines and curriculum objectives. The podcast materials include short audio recordings (maximum 5 minutes per episode) to facilitate focused and flexible learning. Recordings are scripted in advance, professionally structured, and delivered in an accessible digital format. Students in the intervention group will receive access to the podcast files for a period of four weeks and may listen to the content as frequently as desired using their personal devices. Unlike traditional lecture-based education alone, this intervention allows asynchronous, repeated exposure to standardized educational content, enabling self-paced reinforcement of knowledge and compet | Behavioural | Podcast-Based Education Group |
Primary outcome
Perceived Preoperative Nursing Care Competency (PPreCC-NS) total score
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 4 weeks after the intervention
Change in nursing students' perceived competency in preoperative nursing care assessed using the Perceived Preoperative Nursing Care Competency Scale for Nursing Students (PPreCC-NS; 22 items, 5-point Likert; total score range 22-110; higher scores indicate higher perceived competency).
Evidence-Based Nursing Practices Knowledge in Preoperative Care (Knowledge Form score)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 4 weeks after the intervention
hange in nursing students' evidence-based practice knowledge related to preoperative care assessed using the Evidence-Based Nursing Practices in Perioperative Care Knowledge Form. The preoperative section includes 19 true/false items scored as 1 (correct) and 0 (incorrect), with a score range of 0-19; higher scores indicate higher knowledge levels.
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 23 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. De-identified individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to patient privacy protection, ethical considerations, and institutional restrictions.
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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 Podcast-Based Education in people with Preoperative Care and Nursing Education, run by Gamze BULUT 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 3 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 23 Jul 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?
Perceived Preoperative Nursing Care Competency (PPreCC-NS) total score (time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 4 weeks after the intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 23 Jul 2026.