Effects of multi-psycho-oncology care courses for oncology nurses
Official title: The Effects of Multi-Psycho-Oncology Care Courses Through Remote Psychological Support, Emotional Awareness Situation Videos and Empathic Concern Intervention on Physical and Psychological Status, Self-Efficacy and Empathy in Oncology Nurses
Run by National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT05776680 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether remote relaxation and meditation courses can help stressed oncology nurses feel better so they can better support their cancer patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 280 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 22, 2022 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2023 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2024 |
| Registry record updated | November 6, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05776680 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are oncology nurses over 20 years old currently working in clinical practice.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have already registered for advanced oncology nursing courses or those unwilling to commit to a full year of training may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of remote psychological support courses designed for oncology nurses who are experiencing high levels of stress due to their demanding roles and the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. The intervention aims to provide guided relaxation and meditation techniques to enhance the psychological well-being of nurses, thereby improving their capacity to support cancer patients. Participants will engage in a flexible, unstructured course that accommodates their clinical schedules, allowing them to receive necessary psychological support without the burden of continuous attendance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and job satisfaction of oncology nurses, leading to better patient care.
How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific intervention focusing on remote psychological support for oncology nurses is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Intervention group * Inclusion Criteria: * Over 20 years old (inclusive) * Oncology nurses currently working in clinical practice * Exclusion Criteria: * Those who are unwilling or unable to participate in this course training for a full one- year period. * Those who have registered for the advanced oncology nursing course organized by the Society in the current year. Control group * Inclusion Criteria: * Over 20 years old (inclusive) * Oncology nurses currently working in clinical practice * Those who have registered for the advanced oncology nursing course organized by the Society in the current year * Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have participated in multiple oncology psychological care courses, those who are unwilling or unable to participate in the training of distance psychological support courses for a full one-year period. * Those who participate in the advanced course of oncology nursing are unwilling or unable to participate in the data evaluation of the complete bi-annual time point. * Those who have participated in this research project.
Where it's running
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yun Hsiang Lee, PhD
- Email: yhlee338@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: 886 2 23123456
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.