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NCT Number: NCT06400966

The Effect of Jigsaw Technique on Childhood Epileptic Seizure Management Knowledge and Attitudes of Nursing Students

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the education given to nursing students with the Jigsaw technique and traditional method on their knowledge and attitudes about childhood epileptic seizure management.

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Key information

Conditions

Jigsaw Technique Epilepsy in Children Nursing Student

Age range

20 year–23 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ege University Faculty of Nursing

Izmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

It is important for nursing students, future health professionals, to gain sufficient professional knowledge and positive attitudes about epileptic seizure management in order to improve the quality of care they provide to children with epilepsy. Studies emphasize that the nursing education curriculum should focus more on education regarding epilepsy and epileptic seizures, and that different educational methods should be used to positively develop nursing students' knowledge and attitudes towards patients with epilepsy. One of the collaborative learning methods used in nursing education is the Jigsaw technique. Jigsaw technique is a student-centered and collaborative learning method that improves knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing education.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Not attending trainings and not filling out data collection forms

Treatment and study plan

Training method

Other

Jigsaw Technique

Other names: Jigsaw Technique

Primary outcomes

  1. Childhood epilepsies and epileptic seizure management knowledge test scores

    Time frame: Before and after training (Half an hour before training and within half an hour after training)

    It consists of 15 questions answered as Yes-No-I Don't Know. The count was analyzed as a percentage. There is no total score.

  2. Epilepsy knowledge and attitude scale scores

    Time frame: Before and after training (Half an hour before training and within half an hour after training)

    Epilepsy Knowledge and Attitude Scale consists of 16 items measuring knowledge about epilepsy and 14 items measuring attitude. For the knowledge scale, correct = 1, incorrect and no idea = 0. A high score indicates high knowledge. Responses regarding the attitude part of the scale; I strongly disagree = 5, I disagree = 4, I have no idea = 3, I agree = 2, and I completely agree = 1. Higher scores indicate a more positive attitude towards epilepsy.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Students' self-confidence

    Time frame: Before and after training (Half an hour before training and within half an hour after training)

    Students were determined based on self-report. It was answered as Yes or No.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ege University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 6, 2024
Registry last updated
May 6, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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