Simulation-based psychosocial care skills program for oncology nurses
The Effect of Simulation Based Psychosocial Care Skill Development Programme on Psychosocial Care Competencies and Professional Life Quality of Oncology Nurses
NA · Uskudar University · NCT07087470
This trial will see if simulation-based training helps oncology nurses improve their psychosocial care skills and their professional quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uskudar University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Istanbul, Turkey and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07087470 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized, controlled, three-arm education trial conducted with nurses who work with oncology patients in Istanbul. Participants are randomized to a simulation-based psychosocial care skills development program, a classical (lecture/practice) psychosocial care training, or a no-training control group. Outcomes are measured with validated self-report tools including a Psychosocial Care Competence Self-Assessment Scale and the Professional Quality of Life Scale, collected before and after the intervention; the simulation arm also completes simulation-specific satisfaction and design scales. The study aims to compare post-training competence, compassion fatigue, burnout, and compassion satisfaction across the three groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Oncology nurses with at least six months of experience who have not received psychosocial care training since graduation and who volunteer to participate.
Not a fit: Nurses with less than six months' oncology experience, those who already received post-graduate psychosocial care training, or non-oncology clinicians are unlikely to benefit from enrollment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help nurses provide better psychosocial support to cancer patients and reduce nurse burnout, improving patient experience and care continuity.
How similar studies have performed: Prior simulation-based education programs have improved nurses' communication, confidence, and clinical skills, and applying simulation to psychosocial care has shown promising results in smaller studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 6 months or more experience of working with oncology patients * Not having received training on psychosocial care skills after graduation * Oncology nurses who volunteered to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having less than 6 months of experience working with oncology patients * To have received training on psychosocial care skills after graduation * Not volunteering to participate in the research
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Turkey and 1 other locations
- Tülay Demiray — Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye) (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Acibadem Altunizade Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Simulation-based Training