Effects of Case-Based Learning in Nursing Ethics Education

This randomized controlled study evaluated the effect of case-based learning on nursing students' ethical values and perceptions of caring behaviors. Nursing students enrolled in a Professional Ethics course were randomly assigned to a case-based education group or a standard education group. Both groups received theoretical education on ethical values, ethical dilemmas, and ethical decision-making. In addition to the standard education, students in the case-based education group participated in 30-minute ethical case discussions once a week for eight weeks. Ethical values and perceptions of caring behaviors were measured before and immediately after the intervention.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being enrolled as an undergraduate nursing student in the Professional Ethics course during the 2024-2025 academic year * Being 18 years of age or older * Volunteering to participate in the study * Providing informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Having previously received formal education or training on nursing ethics * Not completing the baseline assessment