Simulation Supported Vulva Cancer and Self-Examination on Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

Trakya University94 enrolled

Overview

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of simulation-assisted vulvar cancer and vulva self-examination training on knowledge, skills and attitudes towards clinical practices.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Vulva Cancer Nurse Role

Interventions

Simulation-Based Vulvar Cancer and Self-Vulvar Examination TrainingOTHER

The topics covered include the definition of vulvar cancer, risk factors, symptoms, preventive measures to protect against cancer, the definition of KKVM, and the steps involved in performing an examination. The inspection phase of the examination was demonstrated using a light source and mirror on a simulated model of the external genitalia. In addition, the topic was reiterated by explaining on the model how palpation examination is performed, when it should be performed, what signs and symptoms to look for, and in which cases a doctor should be consulted.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older, * Able to read and write Turkish, * Has not taken a course/seminar on vulvar cancer and self-vulvar examination, * Enrolled in the Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Bartın University, * Receiving education during the time period when the study is conducted, * Volunteering to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who withdrew or dropped out of the study early, * Those who were not willing to participate in the study.

Locations (1)

Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Eskişehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Self-Vulva Examination Knowledge Level Form

The scale was developed by Karaman to assess knowledge and skills related to self-vulva examination. The KKVM Knowledge Form was created based on a review of studies in the field of vulvar cancer. It consists of 20 items for use in the form. The KKVM Knowledge Level Form consists of "Yes," "No," and "I don't know" options for participants to answer each item.

Time frame: change from before implamentation patent and after 1st and 4th weeks of practice

Attitude Scale Toward Clinical Practice for Nursing Students

The scale consists of 26 items and 4 subscales (Beliefs and Expectations Regarding Clinical Practice, Positive Approach to Clinical Practice, Negative Approach to Clinical Practice, and Personal Development) and is a 5-point Likert scale. The first sub-dimension has eight items, the second sub-dimension has seven items, the third sub-dimension has seven items, and the fourth sub-dimension has four items.

Time frame: change from before implamentation patent and after 1st and 4th weeks of practice

Self-Vulva Examination Skill Checklist Steps

Time frame: change from before implamentation patent and after 1st and 4th weeks of practice

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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