Impact of Innovation Workshop-Integrated Outcome-Based Ed... | NCT07710378

Status Module

Description Module

Detailed Description

Nursing education is increasingly expected to prepare graduates who can think critically, solve complex healthcare problems, and develop innovative solutions in rapidly evolving clinical environments. Outcome-Based Education (OBE) has emerged as an educational framework that focuses on achieving predefined learning outcomes and developing competencies required for professional practice. In parallel, workshop-based learning approaches promote active participation, collaborative problem-solving, and experiential learning.

Within nursing education, project planning courses offer opportunities for students to transform theoretical knowledge into practical outputs through research development and innovation-oriented activities. However, evidence regarding the effectiveness of integrating workshop-based learning with Outcome-Based Education in improving critical thinking and innovation skills among nursing students remains limited.

This study evaluates an educational model that combines OBE principles with innovation-focused workshop activities in a Project Planning Course. Throughout the course, students participate in structured learning activities involving project development, evidence-based nursing, research methodology, innovation, technology readiness assessment, and patent/utility model development. Working in small groups under faculty supervision, students identify real-world healthcare problems and develop feasible research or innovation proposals.

A convergent mixed-methods approach is used to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the educational intervention. Quantitative data are collected to assess changes in critical thinking motivation and individual innovativeness, while qualitative interviews explore students' experiences, perceived learning gains, and reflections on the workshop process. The integration of quantitative and qualitative findings will provide a deeper understanding of how workshop-integrated Outcome-Based Education contributes to the development of competencies considered essential for contemporary nursing practice.

The results of this study may inform curriculum development and support the implementation of innovative educational strategies designed to prepare nursing students for future professional and healthcare challenges.

Arms/Interventions Module

Arm Groups

Label	Type	Description	Intervention Names
Workshop-Integrated Outcome-Based Education	Experimental	Intervention Arm Description: Participants in this arm will receive a workshop-integrated Outcome-Based Education intervention through a 14-week Project Planning Course. The course includes training on project development, evidence-based nursing, research methodology, innovation, technology readiness levels, and patent/utility model development. During workshop sessions, students work collaboratively in small groups under faculty supervision to identify healthcare-related problems and develop research projects or innovative solutions. The educational approach emphasizes active learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovation-oriented outcomes.	Other: Workshop-Integrated Outcome-Based Education
Standard Elective Education	No Intervention	Participants in this arm will be students who do not enroll in the Project Planning Course and instead attend other elective courses offered during the same semester. These courses are comparable in terms of workload and credit hours but do not include structured project development activities, innovation workshops, research proposal preparation, or patent/utility model development components.

Interventions

Name	Type	Description	Arm Group Labels	Other Names
Workshop-Integrated Outcome-Based Education	Other	This intervention combines Outcome-Based Education with innovation-focused workshops delivered through a 14-week Project Planning Course. Students participate in project development, problem-solving, and innovation activities under faculty supervision to enhance critical thinking and individual innovativeness.

Outcomes Module

Primary Outcomes

Measure	Description	Time Frame
Critical Thinking Motivation	Change in students' critical thinking motivation measured using the Critical Thinking Motivation Scale (CTMS). The CTMS is a six-point Likert-type measurement tool developed by Valenzuela et al. (2011) to assess motivation toward specific critical thinking tasks. The Turkish adaptation was conducted by Dönmez and Kaya (2016). The scale consists of 19 items grouped under five factors and is structured into two main sub-dimensions: "expectation" and "value." Each item is rated on a scale from 1 to 6. The total score for each sub-dimension is obtained by averaging the item scores within that sub-dimension. The Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the scale has been reported as 0.90. Higher scores on the scale reflect a greater level of motivation for critical thinking, whereas lower scores indicate a diminished motivation for critical thinking. In this study, Cronbach's alpha was found to be 0.86.	Baseline (Week 1) and post-intervention (Week 14)
Individual Innovativeness Scale	The IIS was developed by Hurt et al. (1977) to assess individuals' levels of innovativeness and was later adapted into Turkish by Kılıçer and Odabaşı (2010). The scale consists of 20 items grouped into four factors: Resistance to Change, which reflects individuals' concerns about innovation and change; Opinion Leadership, representing qualities that distinguish individuals from others in their group; Openness to Experience, measuring individuals' willingness to seek and try new innovations; and Risk-Taking, assessing individuals' motivation to persist despite uncertainties. The scale is based on a five-point Likert-type response system. The Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient for the scale has been reported as 0.82. Based on the calculated scores, individuals are categorized as follows: Innovators: >80 points, Early Adopters: 69-80 points, Early Majority (Questioners): 57-68 points, Late Majority (Skeptics): 46-56 points, Laggards (Traditionalists): <46 points. In this s	Baseline and immediately after completion of the 14-week intervention

Secondary Outcomes

Measure	Description	Time Frame
Participants' experiences with the workshop-based project planning course	Participants' experiences, perceptions, and perceived learning outcomes will be assessed using individual semi-structured interviews. Interview transcripts will be analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis to identify common themes related to critical thinking, innovation, research competence, and the learning process.	Week 14 (upon completion of the course)

Eligibility Module

PubMed Identifier	Type	Citation	Retractions
34687153	Background	Gao L, Lu Q, Hou X, Ou J, Wang M. Effectiveness of a nursing innovation workshop at enhancing nurses' innovation abilities: A quasi-experimental study. Nurs Open. 2022 Jan;9(1):418-427. doi: 10.1002/nop2.1080. Epub 2021 Oct 23.
40544672	Background	Bahari G, Alenazi L, Alkathiri AM. The implementation of artificial intelligence in nursing education and its psychological impact on nursing students: A cross-sectional study. Nurse Educ Today. 2025 Oct;153:106816. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106816. Epub 2025 Jun 19.