Effect of storytelling on learning about the institutionalization of Unified Health System: randomized controlled trial

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem 2026 Open access

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Authors: Államy Danilo Moura e Silva, Andréia Rodrigues Moura da Costa Valle, José Wicto Pereira Borges, Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira, Maria Augusta Rocha Bezerra, Danielle Christine Moura dos Santos
DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2025-0094
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: to evaluate the effect of using storytelling as a teaching strategy on nursing students' learning about the Brazilian Unified Health System. METHODS: a randomized controlled trial with 48 nursing students, divided into intervention (storytelling class) and control (traditional class) groups, conducted remotely. Learning was assessed through pre-test, immediate post-test, and post-test 15 days later. Statistical analyses included t-tests, Chi-square, McNemar's, and Cochran's Q tests. RESULTS: both groups showed significant learning improvement in the immediate post-test (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Media Influence and Health Digital Storytelling and Education Health Education and Validation

Publication details

Journal / source
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Volume
79
Pages
e20250094–e20250094
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN