Clinical reasoning and confidence in clinical decision making.
Conditions
Interventions
Case Based Learning with Post Clinical Debriefing and Reflection
Sponsors
Mep Coretta Chipeta
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Are registered undergraduate nursing students at Mzuzu University, ensuring alignment with the target study population. Are allocated to the paediatric clinical placement during the study period, as the intervention takes place in paediatric wards. Voluntarily consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Have a documented pattern of persistent absenteeism from clinical placements, as this may limit exposure to the intervention and affect data completeness. Known or self-reported mental health conditions that may interfere with participation or reflective activities, to protect student well-being and avoid confounding related to anxiety or confidence. Already qualified nurses (upgrading to the BSc program), as their prior clinical experience may differ significantly from generic students and introduce bias.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical Reasoning | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Confidence in clinical decision-making.;Anxiety in clinical decision-making. | — |
Countries
Malawi
Contacts
Public ContactMep Chipeta
PhD Candidate
Outcome results
None listed