Role-Playing Method in Epilepsy Teaching Among Nursing Students

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia135 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a role-playing method in epilepsy teaching on nurse-patient communication skills, self-efficacy, and knowledge among undergraduate nursing students in Hainan Province, China. Participants will be undergraduate nursing students who meet the eligibility criteria. They will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive epilepsy teaching using the role-playing method, while the control group will receive conventional teaching. The outcomes will include nurse-patient communication skills, self-efficacy, and epilepsy-related knowledge. The findings of this study may provide evidence for improving nursing education methods and enhancing undergraduate nursing students' learning outcomes.

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder, and nurses play an important role in patient education, communication, and care. Undergraduate nursing students need to develop sufficient epilepsy-related knowledge, confidence, and communication skills before entering clinical practice. Traditional teaching methods may not fully support the development of practical communication skills. Role-playing is an interactive teaching method that allows students to practice nurse-patient communication in simulated clinical scenarios. This study will examine whether the role-playing method in epilepsy teaching can improve nurse-patient communication skills, self-efficacy, and knowledge among undergraduate nursing students in Hainan Province, China. Eligible participants will be assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive epilepsy teaching using role-playing activities based on nurse-patient communication scenarios, while the control group will receive conventional teaching. Outcomes will be assessed using appropriate measurement tools before and after the intervention. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence for the application of role-playing methods in nursing education and may help improve the teaching of epilepsy-related nursing care.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Interventions

Role-Playing Method in Epilepsy TeachingBEHAVIORAL

The intervention consists of epilepsy teaching delivered through structured role-playing activities. Students will participate in simulated nurse-patient communication scenarios related to epilepsy care, including seizure recognition, nursing response, patient education, and communication with patients and family members.

Lecture-Based Epilepsy TeachingBEHAVIORAL

The control group will receive conventional lecture-based teaching on epilepsy care. The teaching will focus on epilepsy-related knowledge and nursing care content through regular classroom instruction.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 30 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Third-year undergraduate nursing students enrolled in September 2021 at Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology and Hainan Medical University. Students who have not received previous training in epilepsy. Students who are able to use a smartphone to complete the questionnaires. Students who are unfamiliar with the role-playing method. Exclusion Criteria: * Students who are on long leaves of absence. Students who are absent from training sessions for more than one session. Students who are enrolled in another study.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Knowledge of Epilepsy Score

Knowledge of epilepsy will be assessed using a Knowledge of Epilepsy Questionnaire. The score will be used to evaluate students' epilepsy-related knowledge before and after the teaching intervention. Higher scores indicate better knowledge of epilepsy.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 3, and Week 8

Change in General Self-Efficacy Score

General self-efficacy will be assessed using the General Self-Efficacy Scale. The score will be used to evaluate students' confidence in their ability to manage learning and task-related challenges. Higher scores indicate higher general self-efficacy.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 3, and Week 8

Secondary Outcomes

Nurse-Patient Communication Skills Score

Nurse-patient communication skills will be assessed after the role-playing intervention using a standardized communication skills assessment tool. The assessment will evaluate students' communication performance in simulated nurse-patient scenarios.

Time frame: Week 6

Student Satisfaction Score

Student satisfaction with the role-playing teaching method will be assessed using a student satisfaction questionnaire. Higher scores indicate higher satisfaction with the teaching method.

Time frame: Week 6 and Week 8

Role-Play Performance Score

Students' role-play performance will be assessed after the intervention using a standardized performance evaluation form. The assessment will evaluate students' performance in simulated epilepsy care scenarios.