Randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of web-based Genomics Nursing Education Intervention for undergraduate nursing students: a study protocol

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PMID: 32840891
DOI: 10.1111/jan.14477

Abstract

Aim: To describe a randomized controlled trial protocol that will evaluate the effectiveness of two web-based genomic nursing education interventions.

Background: Preparing future nurses to be competent in genetic and genomic concepts is fundamental to ensure appropriate clinical application. However, genetics-genomics concepts are still new in the field of nursing. Little is known about what type and kind of web-based nursing education is effective in improving the knowledge of nursing students. To address these knowledge gaps, a web-based 'Genomic Nursing Education Intervention' will be developed and compared with an existing online education programme.

Design: A randomized controlled trial of two groups with pre-test and repeated posttesting.

Methods: The Genomic Nursing Concept Inventory, a validated tool, will be used to assess the genetics-genomics knowledge of nursing students. Participants will be randomly allocated to either a control or an intervention group. The control group will receive the standard web-based nursing education, while the intervention group will receive a newly developed web-based education intervention. Outcome measures include the students' knowledge level of nursing genetics-genomics concepts. Participants will be retested at 3 and 6 months.

Conclusion: Current evidence shows that ensuring nurses have adequate education in genetic-genomic concepts is challenging. This study will demonstrate which of two web-based nursing education methods is more effective in teaching genetic-genomic concepts. This research project will better prepare the nursing profession in their careers for the emerging advance technologies in genetics-genomics and personalized health care.

Impact: Current evidence shows major challenges in ensuring that nurses have adequate education in genetics-genomics concepts. Less is known about what approaches to web-based education are effective to improve the knowledge gaps of nursing students in genetics-genomics concepts. This study will determine which type of web-based nursing education is effective in improving the genetics-genomics knowledge of nursing students. This research project will help better prepare nurses in dealing with advances in genetics-genomics in their careers.

Trial registration: This study is registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (ID number NCT03963687) https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT03963687.

Keywords: education; genetics; genomics; midwives; nurses; nursing; protocol; web based.

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