Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning in Peripheral IV Catheterization

Background: Traditional teaching methods in nursing education may not effectively integrate theory and practice. Concept map-based reflective learning may support meaningful learning and critical thinking.

Methods: This randomized controlled pretest-posttest study was conducted between May and July 2024 with 66 first-year nursing students (experimental = 33; control = 33). Both groups received standard instruction, while the experimental group additionally participated in concept map-based reflective learning. Data were collected using a demographic form and knowledge tests administered before and after the intervention.

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Key information

Conditions

Nursing Education

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Atatürk University Faculty of Nursing

Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Being over 18 years old
Being a first-year student
Taking the Nursing Principles course for the first time
Not being absent on the dates when the research data will be collected

Exclusion criteria

Horizontal/vertical transfer students
Students graduating from Health Vocational High School
Intervention group students who did not carry out reflective practice based on the concept map

Treatment and study plan

Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning

Behavioral

Students received concept map-based reflective learning training using the Canva application in addition to standard nursing education on peripheral venous catheterization. Students developed and submitted concept maps addressing indications, complications, and key considerations of peripheral intravenous catheter application.

Primary outcomes

Knowledge Score on Peripheral Venous Catheterization

Time frame: 1 week after intervention

Peripheral Venous Catheter Achievement Test 1 and Peripheral Venous Catheter Achievement Test 2: These researcher-developed achievement tests were created based on the content of Fundamentals of Nursing textbooks (Berman et al., 2015; Potter et al., 2021) to assess nursing students' knowledge of peripheral venous catheterization. Each test consisted of 25 multiple-choice questions. Each correct response was scored as 4 points and each incorrect response as 0 points, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge of peripheral venous catheterization. Achievement Test 1 was used as the pre-test, and Achievement Test 2 was used as the post-test.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ataturk University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Concept Map-Based Reflective Learning for Teaching Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization to First-Year Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Jun 30, 2026
Registry last updated: Jun 30, 2026

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