Pecha Kucha-Based ERAS Education in Cardiovascular Surgery: Effects on Nursing Students' Knowledge and Attitudes

Summary

Nursing education is rapidly evolving due to changing healthcare needs and Generation Z learning preferences, which favor short, visual, and interactive methods. Innovative teaching strategies are therefore needed to improve nursing students' critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

The Pecha Kucha (PK) method is a concise, visual presentation format consisting of 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. It has been reported to improve attention, learning motivation, and knowledge acquisition in nursing education. However, its use in teaching Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in cardiovascular surgery has not been previously studied.

ERAS protocols are evidence-based perioperative care pathways aimed at reducing surgical stress, complications, and recovery time. Nurses play a key role in implementing these protocols, including patient education, pain management, early mobilization, nutrition, and discharge planning. However, nurses' knowledge and application of ERAS remain limited.

This study aims to evaluate the effect of ERAS education delivered via the Pecha Kucha method on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes toward evidence-based nursing. The study will contribute evidence on innovative teaching strategies in nursing education.

This experimental study will include 71 second-year nursing students at Lokman Hekim University between May 15, 2026 and May 15, 2027. Data will be analyzed using appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests depending on distribution

Conditions

• Nursing Students
• PechaKucha Method
• PechaKucha Presentation
• Teaching Methods
• ERAS

Interventions

OTHER

Educational/Behavioral

This intervention consists of an educational session using the Pecha Kucha presentation method focused on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in cardiovascular surgery. The presentation includes 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds (total 6 minutes 40 seconds), using high-quality visuals and concise content. Students in this group will receive structured training aimed at improving theoretical knowledge of cardiovascular ERAS applications and fostering positive attitudes toward evidence-based nursing practices. The session will be conducted by trained nursing faculty and students under expert supervision.

OTHER

Traditional PowerPoint ERAS Education

This intervention consists of an educational session using the traditional PowerPoint presentation method focused on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in cardiovascular surgery. The session includes standard slides with text and tables, covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative ERAS practices. Students in this group will receive structured training aimed at improving theoretical knowledge of cardiovascular ERAS applications and fostering positive attitudes toward evidence-based nursing practices. The session will be conducted by trained nursing faculty and students under expert supervision.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Lokman Hekim University

  lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

DOUBLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-05-15

Primary Completion

2027-01-15

Completion

2027-05-15

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations