The Effect of Aging Simulation Suits on Nursing Students' Attitudes Toward Older Adults and Their Levels of Compassion

Sponsor
Eastern Mediterranean University
Study ID
NCT07547475
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Conditions

  • Aging
  • Compassion
  • Ethics

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
N/A - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • aging simulation suit on nursing students' — BEHAVIORAL
    Students will be grouped based on pretest results obtained prior to the eight-week training program to ensure similar characteristics. Accordingly, after being stratified according to their pretest scores, participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups using a randomization method. The randomization process will be carried out using computer-based random number generation, and to prevent selection bias, the allocation will be performed by an individual independent of the research team.To ensure the impartiality of the assignment process, the randomization list will be concealed from the implementing researchers, and participa
  • aging simulation suit on nursing students — BEHAVIORAL
    The population of the study will consist of third-year nursing students (N=110) enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Eastern Mediterranean University during the 2025-2026 spring semester. No sampling method will be applied; instead, all students who voluntarily agree to participate will constitute the sample of the study. Students will be grouped based on pretest results obtained prior to the eight-week training program to ensure similar characteristics. Accordingly, after being stratified according to their pretest scores, participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups using a randomization method. The randomization process will be carried out using computer-based random number generation, and to prevent selection bias, the allocation will be performed by an individual independent of the research team. To ensure the impartiality of the assignment process, the randomization list will be concealed from the implementing researchers, and participa

Study Details

With the increasing elderly population, nursing students' attitudes toward older adults and their levels of compassion competence have become increasingly important. While traditional educational methods may be insufficient in developing these skills, experiential learning approaches offer more effective outcomes. In particular, aging simulation applications enable students to understand the physical and emotional challenges experienced by older individuals, thereby enhancing their levels of empathy and compassion. The literature reports that simulation-based education has positive effects on attitudes and awareness. Therefore, the integration of aging simulation suits into nursing education is of great importance.

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 23, 2026
Start date
Apr 25, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Apr 25, 2026
Completion
Jun 25, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
102 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • No Intervention: control
    "No intervention will be implemented; only the measurement scales will be administered."
  • Active Comparator: intervention group
    Students will be grouped based on pretest results obtained prior to the eight-week training program to ensure similar characteristics. Accordingly, after being stratified according to their pretest scores, participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups using a randomization method. The randomization process will be carried out using computer-based random number generation, and to prevent selection bias, the allocation will be performed by an individual independent of the research team. To ensure the impartiality of the assignment process, the randomization list will be concealed from the implementing researchers, and participants will not know in advance which group they will be assigned to. Within the scope of the study, the same training program will be applied to all participants, with the only difference between the groups being the use of an aging simulation suit in the experimental group.

Primary Outcome Measure

"Compassion Competence Scale" [ Time Frame: The primary metric will be completed within 1 day of data collection beginning. ]

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