A computer software package to improve numeracy skills among student nurses (Coventry Site)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN55896985 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN55896985 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | University of York (UK) |
| Funder | University of York (UK) - York Trials Unit |
- Submission date
- 18/05/2009
- Registration date
- 15/07/2009
- Last edited
- 06/12/2019
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Prof David Torgerson
Scientific
Scientific
York Trials Unit
ARRC Building
Alcuin College
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1904 321340 |
|---|---|
| djt6@york.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled, single centre trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Randomised single centre trial of a computer software package to improve numeracy skills among student nurses (Coventry Site) |
| Study objectives | The principle research question is whether the use of a supplementary computer based medication dosage calculation training programme increases numeracy skills among first year student nurses. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Coventry University Ethics Committee approved on the 6th October 2008 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Numeracy skills of student nurses |
| Intervention | The intervention is a computer software package known as Authentic World which can be accessed online, participants in the intervention group will be sent details on how to access the computer software and will have access to the programme for 8 months. They will also be sent reminder emails encouraging them to use 'Authentic World'. Formative tests will also be set within the programme which the students will be encouraged to take as practice for the maths test that is a usual part of their course. Participants in the control group will have access to all the usual departmental support for maths but will not be given access to the computer software. Duration of intervention 8 months: November 2008 - May 2009 |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Students scores on a maths test usually sat by first year students at Coventry University. To be taken at the end of the 8 month intervention period. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Students scores on a second maths test with at least 6 questions specifically aimed at medication dosage calculation. To be taken in the 7 month of the intervention period. |
| Completion date | 22/05/2009 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 200 |
| Key inclusion criteria | First year student nurses at the University of Coventry |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Refusal to give consent 2. Not a first year student nurse or midwifery student at Coventry University |
| Date of first enrolment | 21/10/2008 |
| Date of final enrolment | 22/05/2009 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
York Trials Unit
York
YO10 5DD
United Kingdom
YO10 5DD
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 14/07/2011 | 06/12/2019 | Yes | No |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
06/12/2019: Publication reference added.
