The effect of combined training program on clinical competence and professional commitment of perioperative nursing students in laparoscopic surgery: a quasi-experimental study

Abstract Background With rapid advancements in medical sciences, minimally invasive surgical techniques such as laparoscopy have replaced traditional open surgeries. Enhancing the clinical competence and professional commitment of operating room nurses can empower nurses and directly impact surgical...

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Main Authors: Majid Bagheri, Yaser Adelmanesh, Amirali Alizadeh, Shiva Sadeghi Meymand, Azadeh Amiri, Sahar Khaki
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07400-7
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author Majid Bagheri
Yaser Adelmanesh
Amirali Alizadeh
Shiva Sadeghi Meymand
Azadeh Amiri
Sahar Khaki
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Shiva Sadeghi Meymand
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Sahar Khaki
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description Abstract Background With rapid advancements in medical sciences, minimally invasive surgical techniques such as laparoscopy have replaced traditional open surgeries. Enhancing the clinical competence and professional commitment of operating room nurses can empower nurses and directly impact surgical outcomes and patient safety. Methods A quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test control group design was employed. Ninety-four students were selected through convenience sampling and randomly allocated to two groups: an intervention group (n = 47) and a control group (n = 47). The intervention group received five sessions for training on laparoscopic surgical principles using E-learning, video demonstrations, and participatory methods. The control group received training using lectures and PowerPoint presentation. Data was collected using a demographic questionnaire, perceived perioperative competence scale- revised (PPCS-R), and the nursing professional commitment scale (NPCS), before and two weeks after the intervention. Results There was no significant difference in the mean scores of clinical competence and professional commitment between the two groups at baseline (P > 0.05). After the intervention, the mean score of clinical competence in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (p = 0.005). However, there was no significant difference in the mean score of professional commitment between the two groups after the intervention (P = 0.261). Conclusion Using a combined learning approach in laparoscopic surgery led to a significant increase in the clinical skills of nursing students, resulting in improved performance in the clinical setting. However, to further generalize the results, similar studies with larger sample sizes and in different educational settings are recommended.
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spelling doaj-art-5608082b08554dfd84f6836a529e464c2025-08-20T03:10:28ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202025-06-0125111010.1186/s12909-025-07400-7The effect of combined training program on clinical competence and professional commitment of perioperative nursing students in laparoscopic surgery: a quasi-experimental studyMajid Bagheri0Yaser Adelmanesh1Amirali Alizadeh2Shiva Sadeghi Meymand3Azadeh Amiri4Sahar Khaki5Department of Operating Room, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahroud University of Medical SciencesStudent Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical SciencesResearch Center for Evidence-Based Health Management, Maragheh University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Operating Room, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical SciencesStudent Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical SciencesStudent Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background With rapid advancements in medical sciences, minimally invasive surgical techniques such as laparoscopy have replaced traditional open surgeries. Enhancing the clinical competence and professional commitment of operating room nurses can empower nurses and directly impact surgical outcomes and patient safety. Methods A quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test control group design was employed. Ninety-four students were selected through convenience sampling and randomly allocated to two groups: an intervention group (n = 47) and a control group (n = 47). The intervention group received five sessions for training on laparoscopic surgical principles using E-learning, video demonstrations, and participatory methods. The control group received training using lectures and PowerPoint presentation. Data was collected using a demographic questionnaire, perceived perioperative competence scale- revised (PPCS-R), and the nursing professional commitment scale (NPCS), before and two weeks after the intervention. Results There was no significant difference in the mean scores of clinical competence and professional commitment between the two groups at baseline (P > 0.05). After the intervention, the mean score of clinical competence in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (p = 0.005). However, there was no significant difference in the mean score of professional commitment between the two groups after the intervention (P = 0.261). Conclusion Using a combined learning approach in laparoscopic surgery led to a significant increase in the clinical skills of nursing students, resulting in improved performance in the clinical setting. However, to further generalize the results, similar studies with larger sample sizes and in different educational settings are recommended.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07400-7Combined learningClinical competenceProfessional commitmentPerioperative nursingLaparoscopic surgery
spellingShingle Majid Bagheri
Yaser Adelmanesh
Amirali Alizadeh
Shiva Sadeghi Meymand
Azadeh Amiri
Sahar Khaki
The effect of combined training program on clinical competence and professional commitment of perioperative nursing students in laparoscopic surgery: a quasi-experimental study
BMC Medical Education
Combined learning
Clinical competence
Professional commitment
Perioperative nursing
Laparoscopic surgery
title The effect of combined training program on clinical competence and professional commitment of perioperative nursing students in laparoscopic surgery: a quasi-experimental study
title_full The effect of combined training program on clinical competence and professional commitment of perioperative nursing students in laparoscopic surgery: a quasi-experimental study
title_fullStr The effect of combined training program on clinical competence and professional commitment of perioperative nursing students in laparoscopic surgery: a quasi-experimental study
title_full_unstemmed The effect of combined training program on clinical competence and professional commitment of perioperative nursing students in laparoscopic surgery: a quasi-experimental study
title_short The effect of combined training program on clinical competence and professional commitment of perioperative nursing students in laparoscopic surgery: a quasi-experimental study
title_sort effect of combined training program on clinical competence and professional commitment of perioperative nursing students in laparoscopic surgery a quasi experimental study
topic Combined learning
Clinical competence
Professional commitment
Perioperative nursing
Laparoscopic surgery
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07400-7
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