The Effect of Simulation-Based Training on the a Care Bundle to VIP
Simulation Based Learning · Nursing Students · Knowledge · Skill Performance · Self-Efficacy · Self-Confidence · Satisfaction
What this study involves
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- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Age range
- Not specified - 40 years
- Sex eligible
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Participants
- 34 Estimated
These are starting points, not an eligibility decision. The research team must review the full requirements.
About the research
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.
Who may be able to participate?
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Being a final-year nursing student
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having a failed course that will affect graduation
Treatment, groups and participation
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- Assignment
- Not applicable
- Masking
- No masking
Simulation Group
Not reported in this registry record.
Other: Simulation
Simulation OTHER
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.
What researchers are measuring
Outcome measures describe what is being studied. They are not proof that a treatment works.
Primary measures
Knowledge of VAP Prevention
Time frame: Before the educational intervention and immediately after the theoretical education.
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.
Students' Self-Efficacy/competence
Time frame: Before the educational intervention and immediately after the simulation and debriefing session.
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.
Student Satisfaction with Learning and Self-Confidence in Learning
Time frame: Before the educational intervention and immediately after the simulation and debriefing session.
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.
Performance in Applying the H-ER-O-S VAP Prevention Care Bundle
Time frame: During the 15-minute individual simulation scenario
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.
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Study team and timeline
- Lead sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
- Study start
- Nov 13, 2026 Estimated
- Primary completion
- Jan 30, 2027 Estimated
- Study completion
- Jan 30, 2027 Estimated
- First posted
- Nov 10, 2026 Actual
- Last updated
- Nov 10, 2026 Actual
Official study contacts
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Official study title
The Effect of Simulation-Based Training on a Care Bundle to VIP
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Retrieved: Nov 11, 2026 · Last registry update: Nov 10, 2026