Forensic Nursing Education for Pediatric Nurses

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Forensic Nursing Education: Structured forensic nursing education delivered for four weeks.

Study summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of structured forensic nursing education on pediatric nurses' forensic competency. Nurses working in pediatric clinics, pediatric emergency, and pediatric intensive care units will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a four-week structured forensic nursing education program supported by case scenarios and educational brochures. The control group will receive no intervention during the study period. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form and the Forensic Nursing Task Competency Scale at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the training. The findings are expected to improve pediatric nurses' knowledge, skills, and responsibilities in managing forensic cases.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Forensic Nursing Duties Performance Score — Baseline, immediately after training, and 3 months after training
  The Nurses' Forensic Nursing Duties Scale (HAHGÖ) consists of 23 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Never) to 5 (Always). Total scores range from 23 to 115, with higher scores indicating a higher level of performance of forensic nursing duties.

Trial sites (1)

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