This study aims to examine the effect of breast cancer education, conducted using the Gagne learning model, on nursing students' knowledge, attitudes towards learning, and critical thinking skills.
The study is a randomized controlled trial with experimental and control groups. The study implements an educational program based on Gagne's learning model and a traditional learning model. Data are collected using a comprehensive breast cancer knowledge test, an attitude scale toward learning, a critical thinking skills questionnaire, and a self-breast examination teaching skills form.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
68
Group receiving training with the Gagne learning model
Groups receiving education through the traditional learning model
Tekirdag Namık Kemal University
Tekirdağ, Namık Kemal Street, Turkey (Türkiye)
Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test
The comprehensive beast cancer knowledge test consists of 20 general knowledge questions. The scale is answered using a True-False format. There are 8 true and 12 false statements. The comprehensive breast cancer knowledge test comprises two dimensions: general knowledge and treatability. Questions 1 through 12 cover general knowledge about breast cancer, while questions 13 through 20 concern the treatability of breast cancer.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Attitudes Towards Learning Scale
The attitude towards learning scale consists of a total of 34 items. The scale comprises sub-dimensions of effort toward learning, valuing learning, and avoidance of learning. Of these items, 25 are positive and 9 are negative. The scale is rated on a 5-point Likert scale, with options being "Strongly Agree", "Largely Agree", "Partially Agree", "Disagree", and "Strongly Disagree". The highest possible attitude score is 170 and the lowest is 34.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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