Does Use of Moulage Affect the Wound Care Skills of Nursing Students?: A Randomised Controlled Trial

BACKGROUND The use of moulage is a technique that supports the sensory perception of participants and the fidelity of the simulation scenario in nursing education. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the effect of moulage use on developing wound care skills in nursing students. DESIGN AND SETTING: This randomized-controlled study was conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey. METHODS 92 students who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study conducted between October 2021 and January 2022. 'Wound Care Information Form', 'Wound Care and Dressing Skill Form', 'Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale' and 'Simulation Design Scale' were used in the study. RESULTS According to the research findings, it was determined that the difference between the wound care knowledge score pre-test and post-test scores was statistically significant and the post-test scores were higher. In the study, it was found that the wound care and dressing skill scores of the students in the intervention group were higher than the scores of the students in the control group and the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). It was determined that the mean scores of both scales and subscale scores of the students in the intervention group used in the study were higher and the difference was statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS It was found that the moulage application made a positive contribution to the students' wound care skill scores, students' self-confidence and satisfaction scores, and the simulation design. Clinical trial number Not applicable.