There is a need for more changes in learning systems. The conceptual map (CM) is a method for facilitating thinking, teaching, learning and assessment. The present investigators aimed to evaluate and compare learning levels and mental plans in two groups, using (conceptual map) or not using it ( Traditional method) . A quasi-experimental design was used with pre and post tests. The participants were two groups of BS undergraduate students in the second semester who were randomly assigned to either a control or an experimental group. The teaching schedule comprised four sessions concerning water and electrolytes. The conceptual map was used for the experimental group and the traditional method of teaching for the control group. Both groups were instructed by the same teacher and the groups were matched in terms of age and sex. All of student were older than 19 ; BS undergraduate students in the second semester and there were no exclusion criteria. The teacher used a pre test at the start, a post test after finishing, and a retention test at the end of the fourth week. The conceptual map was evaluated by the scoring system of Novak and Gowin (1984). The CMs were assessed separately by three of the investigators and the means of all scores were presented as the final scores. The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software (Version 16).
General information
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT201106241174N6
Registration date:2011-07-30, 1390/05/08
Registration timing:retrospective
Last update:
Update count:0
Registration date
2011-07-30, 1390/05/08
Registrant information
Name
Atefeh Ghanbari
Name of organization / entity
Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 13780509
Email address
at_ghanbari@gums.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
vice chancellor for research , Guilan Univeristy of Medical Sciences
Expected recruitment start date
2007-07-01, 1386/04/10
Expected recruitment end date
2008-12-29, 1387/10/09
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
The Effect of Conceptual Map and Traditional method on Short and Long Term Learning in Nursing Students in Shahed Bahashti's nursing and midwifery
Public title
The Effect of Conceptual Map and Traditional method on Short and Long Term Learning in Nursing Students in Shahed Bahashti's nursing and midwifery faculty
Purpose
Other
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: older than 19 ; BS undergraduate students in the second semester.
No exclusion criteria .
Age
From 19 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
2
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
66
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
1
Registry name
no
Secondary trial Id
no
Registration date
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethical committee, vice chancellor Guilan university of medical
Street address
Guilan university of medical sciences,Namjoo Street,Rasht,Guilan,Iran
City
Rasht
Postal code
Approval date
2006-12-28, 1385/10/07
Ethics committee reference number
290015215
2
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethical committee, vice chancellor Guilan university of medical
Street address
Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Namjoo Street,Rasht,Guilan,Iran
City
Rasht
Postal code
Approval date
2006-08-20, 1385/05/29
Ethics committee reference number
پ/3/132/4511/و85/10/9
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance;hyperklaemia;hypokalemia
ICD-10 code
E87
ICD-10 code description
Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Primary outcomes
1
Description
short term learning
Timepoint
end of term
Method of measurement
Questionnaire(Test)
Secondary outcomes
1
Description
long term learning
Timepoint
one month after education
Method of measurement
questionnaire(test)
Intervention groups
1
Description
The course items chosen for teaching included 4 hours (two class sessions) on hyperkalemia and hypokalemia in a total of 8 hours (four class sessions) on water and electrolytes offered in Medical-surgical (I) taken in the second semester. These course items were chosen because they were the investigators’ field of expertise and this helped in the design of a primary CM based on previous studies. The primary CM included hyperkalemia and hypokalemia and covered etiology, signs and symptoms and treatment domains. the control group received the same teaching material using lecture by using audiovisal material
Category
Treatment - Other
2
Description
The course items chosen for teaching included 4 hours (two class sessions) on hyperkalemia and hypokalemia in a total of 8 hours (four class sessions) on water and electrolytes offered in Medical-surgical (I) taken in the second semester. These course items were chosen because they were the investigators’ field of expertise and this helped in the design of a primary CM based on previous studies. The primary CM included hyperkalemia and hypokalemia and covered etiology, signs and symptoms and treatment domains. the experimental group received the same teaching material using CM.
Category
Treatment - Other
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Nursing and Midwifery University
Full name of responsible person
Mr Moghadamnia
Street address
Shahed Behashti Highway,Guilan University of Medical Sciences,Namjoo Street,Rasht,Guilan, Iran
City
Rasht
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
vice chancellor for research , Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr Abdolrasoul Sobhani
Street address
Guilan university of Medical Sciences,Namjoo Street,Rasht,Guilan,Iran
City
Rasht
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
p/3/132/4529,7/10/85
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
vice chancellor for research , Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
empty
Domestic or foreign origin
empty
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
empty
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Atefeh Ghanbari
Position
Assisstant Professor
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Guilan University of Medical Sciences,Namjoo Street,Rasht,Guilan,Iran
City
Rasht
Postal code
Phone
+98 13 1555 5056
Fax
+98 13 1555 5097
Email
at_ghanbari@gums.ac.ir
Web page address
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Atefeh Ghanbari
Position
Assisstant Professor
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Guilan University of Medical Sciences,Namjoo Street,Rasht,Guilan , Iran
City
Rasht
Postal code
Phone
+98 13 1555 5056
Fax
+98 13 1555 5097
Email
at_ghanbari@gums.ac.ir
Web page address
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Guilan university of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Atefeh Ghanbari
Position
Assisstant Professor
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Namjoo Street,Rasht,Guilan,Iran
City
Rasht
Postal code
00981315555056
Phone
+98 13 1555 5056
Fax
+98 13 1555 5097
Email
at_ghanbari@gums.ac.ir
Web page address
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)