Nurse Role, Vulva Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Simulation Supported Education, Vulva Self-Examination, Attitude Towards Clinical Practices
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
OTHERSimulation-Based Vulvar Cancer and Self-Vulvar Examination Training
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.
Sponsors
Trakya University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Vulva Examination Knowledge Level Form | change from before implamentation patent and after 1st and 4th weeks of practice | 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. |
| Attitude Scale Toward Clinical Practice for Nursing Students | change from before implamentation patent and after 1st and 4th weeks of practice | 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. |
| Self-Vulva Examination Skill Checklist Steps | change from before implamentation patent and after 1st and 4th weeks of practice | Self-Vulva Examination Skill Checklist Steps |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed