Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Exploring joy in work and patient safety culture among healthcare professionals

Official title: Joy in Work, Resilience Capacity, and Patient Safety Culture Among Healthcare Professionals In-hospital

Run by Oslo University Hospital · NCT06710730 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how feeling happy at work affects patient safety among healthcare workers in a heart surgery department to see what makes their job better and helps patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorOslo University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Oslo, Oslo and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 25, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 25, 2027
Study endsMarch 25, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 3, 2025
Trial IDNCT06710730 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare professionals working at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Oslo University Hospital.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not work in the healthcare field or are not employed at the study location may not receive any 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 project investigates the relationship between joy in work, resilience capacity, and patient safety culture among healthcare professionals at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Oslo University Hospital. Using questionnaires and focus group interviews, the study aims to identify factors that contribute to a positive work environment and enhance patient safety. The research spans three years, focusing on the experiences of 400 healthcare professionals before, during, and after the physical co-location of the department. The findings will help inform strategies for improving working conditions and patient care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved working conditions for healthcare professionals and enhanced patient safety outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific combination of joy in work, resilience capacity, and patient safety culture may be novel, similar studies have shown that improving workplace conditions can positively impact patient safety and healthcare outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Health care professionals working at Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not able to understand the Norwegian questionnaires

Where it's running

  • Oslo University Hospital
    Oslo, Oslo, Norway
    Recruiting
  • Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, Division on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases, Oslo University hospital
    Oslo, Norway
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.