Puzzle-Based Learning on Nursing Students' Parenteral Medication Knowledge and Motivation
ConditionNursing Students
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorGazi University
About this trial
This randomized, controlled, parallel-group, interventional study aims to evaluate the effects of Crossword-Based Learning for Parenteral Drug Administration on the knowledge level, self-efficacy perception, and learning motivation of Nursing Department students. It is considered original because it examines the effects of crossword-based learning on cognitive and psychosocial outcomes in parenteral drug administration, a skill with a high risk of error in the clinical field. The study will be conducted with 80 (40 Experimental, 40 Control) nursing students selected through a power analysis. Participants will be assigned to groups by random assignment, and the study will be conducted in accordance with the triple-blind principle (participant, data collector, statistician). The experimental group will receive Crossword Activities in four different phases (Initial, Theoretical, Laboratory, and Post-Clinical Practice) in addition to the standard educational content. The control group will only complete the standard education. The primary outcomes of the study are; At the end of the 4th stage, the Parenteral Drug Administration Knowledge Test will be evaluated based on the Safe Parenteral Drug Administration Self-Efficacy Scale (SES-SES) and the Higher Education Learning Motivation Scale (SLS-SES) scores.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
None
Disqualifiers
Not completing the pre-test or post-test data collection forms.
Being on medical or academic leave during the study period.
Having previously received structured training related to parenteral medication administration within the past 6 months.
Participating in another educational intervention study at the same time.
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Puzzle-Based Learning Activity
BehavioralA structured puzzle-based (crossword) learning activity developed to reinforce theoretical content on parenteral medication administration. The activity aims to enhance knowledge retention, strengthen concept integration, and promote active engagement among nursing students.
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Intervention GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Change in Knowledge Level Related to Parenteral Medication Administration
Parenteral medication knowledge will be assessed using the Parenteral Medication Knowledge Test developed by the researchers. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions covering medication preparation, aseptic technique, administration principles, and clinical decision-making. Each correct answer is scored as 1 point and incorrect answers as 0 points. Total scores range from 0 to 20, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge. The outcome will be evaluated as the change in total scores between measurement time points.
Time frame
Baseline (Week 0) and after intervention (Week 4)Secondary outcomes
1
Change in Learning Motivation (YÖMÖ-Ü)
Change in Learning Motivation (YÖMÖ-Ü): Learning motivation will be assessed using the Motivation for Learning in Higher Education Scale (YÖMÖ-Ü). The scale consists of 26 items rated on a 3-point Likert scale (1 = Disagree, 2 = Neutral, 3 = Agree). Total scores range from 26 to 78, with higher scores indicating higher levels of learning motivation. The outcome will be evaluated as the change in total scores across measurement time points.
Time frame
Baseline (Week 0), Post-Theoretical Training (Week 2), and Final Assessment (Week 10)2
Change in Self-Efficacy Related to Safe Parenteral Medication Administration
Self-efficacy will be assessed using the Safe Parenteral Medication Administration Self-Efficacy Scale (GPİU-ÖYÖ). The scale consists of 76 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly disagree to 5 = Strongly agree). Total scores range from 76 to 380, with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy. The scale evaluates confidence in medication preparation, safe administration practices, error prevention, and clinical decision-making. The outcome will be evaluated as the change in total scores across measurement time points.
Time frame
Baseline (Week 0) and after clinical practice (Week 10)Locations
Sponsors and contacts
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Gazi University
Lead sponsor
Kutahya Health Sciences University
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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