Effectiveness of a Text MessageBased Educational Support Programme: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Döndü Kurnaz; Zeynep Dilşah Karaçam Yılmaz; Meltem Demirgöz Bal

doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1740055

Effectiveness of a Text MessageBased Educational Support Programme: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Abstract

Abstract Background: Advancements in information and communication technology have led to significant progress in the implementation and experience of mobile learning. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of information provided via text messages within the framework of the "FBasic Principles and Practice in Midwifery course.' knowledge levels. Design: This was a randomized controlled, pretest/posttest trial. Setting: This study was conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences, State University, Turkey. Participants: There were 61 first-year midwifery undergraduates (intervention group = 30, control group = 31). Methods: The " Pre-test, Post-test Question Form" developed by course instructors was administered before and after the intervention to assess the impact of information notes sent via text messages on students’ knowledge levels. Results: Pre-test scores were similar between the groups (p> 0.05), whereas post-test scores were significantly higher in the intervention group (p<0.05). In the intervention group, post-test scores were higher than pre-test scores, whereas in the control group, pre-test scores were higher than post-test scores. However, the difference was not statistically significant (p> 0.05). The pretest scores for correct and incorrect statements were comparable between the groups (p> 0.05), but the intervention group had significantly higher post-test scores for incorrect statements (p <0.05). Conclusion: The findings shows that education delivered via text messages refreshes knowledge and supports longer retention times, highlighting its potential as an effective complementary method of ealth sciences education.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Nurse Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Döndü Kurnaz ^*
0000-0002-0613-7919
Türkiye

Zeynep Dilşah Karaçam Yılmaz
0000-0002-7095-2758
Türkiye

Meltem Demirgöz Bal
0000-0003-4009-7137
Türkiye

Publication Date

January 16, 2026

Submission Date

July 11, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 22, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 17 Number: January, February, March 2026

DOI

https://doi.org/10.31067/acusaglik.1740055

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA85AY65YR

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Kurnaz D, Karaçam Yılmaz ZD, Demirgöz Bal M (January 1, 2026) Effectiveness of a Text MessageBased Educational Support Programme: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 17 January, February, March 2026