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Trial reportBMC medical education2025

The effect of combined training program on clinical competence and professional commitment of perioperative nursing students in laparoscopic surgery: a quasi-experimental study.

Majid Bagheri, Yaser Adelmanesh, Amirali Alizadeh, Shiva Sadeghi Meymand, Azadeh Amiri, Sahar Khaki

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Majid BagheriDepartment of Operating Room, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
Yaser AdelmaneshStudent Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Amirali AlizadehResearch Center for Evidence-Based Health Management, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran.
Shiva Sadeghi MeymandDepartment of Operating Room, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
Azadeh AmiriStudent Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. amiriea@sums.ac.ir.
Sahar KhakiStudent Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

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Abstract

backgroundWith rapid advancements in medical sciences, minimally invasive surgical techniques such as laparoscopy have replaced traditional open surgeries. Enhancing the clinical competence and professional commitment of operating room nurses can empower nurses and directly impact surgical outcomes and patient safety.

methodsA quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test control group design was employed. Ninety-four students were selected through convenience sampling and randomly allocated to two groups: an intervention group (n = 47) and a control group (n = 47). The intervention group received five sessions for training on laparoscopic surgical principles using E-learning, video demonstrations, and participatory methods. The control group received training using lectures and PowerPoint presentation. Data was collected using a demographic questionnaire, perceived perioperative competence scale- revised (PPCS-R), and the nursing professional commitment scale (NPCS), before and two weeks after the intervention.

resultsThere was no significant difference in the mean scores of clinical competence and professional commitment between the two groups at baseline (P > 0.05). After the intervention, the mean score of clinical competence in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (p = 0.005). However, there was no significant difference in the mean score of professional commitment between the two groups after the intervention (P = 0.261).

conclusionUsing a combined learning approach in laparoscopic surgery led to a significant increase in the clinical skills of nursing students, resulting in improved performance in the clinical setting. However, to further generalize the results, similar studies with larger sample sizes and in different educational settings are recommended.

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Clinical CompetenceLaparoscopyPerioperative NursingStudents, NursingAdultEducational MeasurementEducation, Nursing, BaccalaureateFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultClinical competenceCombined learningLaparoscopic surgeryPerioperative nursingProfessional commitment

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PMCPMC12128254

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