EFFECT OF SCENARIO-BASED SIMULATION ON BASIC LIFE SUPPORT SKILLS AND SELF-EFFICACY IN NURSING STUDENTS

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.

NCT Number	NCT07366125
Lead Sponsor	Bartın Unıversity
Conditions	Basic Life Support Training
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2025-10-01
Primary Completion	2025-12-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-06