Spiritual Care Training Methods in Nursing Students: A Randomized Study

Study Title Spiritual Care Education in Nursing Students: A Comparison of Lecture-Based and Jigsaw (Collaborative Learning) Methods Why was this study conducted? In nursing, "holistic care" involves recognizing and supporting not only physical but also emotional and spiritual needs. However, nursing students may not always learn enough about how to apply spiritual care in the clinic. This study was conducted to understand whether two different training methods affect students' perspectives on spiritual care and the frequency of their spiritual care practice. Who participated in the study? Fourth-year students studying in the nursing department of a university in Turkey participated. A total of 90 students completed the study: Lecture-based group: 30 people Jigsaw group: 31 people Control group (no training): 29 people Students were providing patient care in the clinic for approximately 24 hours a week during their internship. What was done in this study? Students were divided into three groups using a lottery method. Spiritual care training was given to the lecture group via presentation in the classroom (2 sessions, each approximately 40-45 minutes). In the Jigsaw group, the same content was covered in small groups, with students learning by teaching each other (2 sessions, each approximately 40-45 minutes). The control group did not receive training during the study (they were also given training after the study ended). Measurements were taken three times: Before training (pre-test) 15 days after training (post-test) 1 month after training (retention test) What was measured? Perception of spirituality and spiritual care Frequency of spiritual care practice (how often the student has engaged in spiritual care interventions recently) Nursing care plans prepared by the students (rated out of 100 points) In the Jigsaw group, students' opinions on the method were also measured (Jigsaw opinion scale) What were the findings of the study? Percepti