Training program to help palliative care nurses manage stress

Evaluation of the Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Stress Coping Skills Training Program Performed by Tele-Nursing on Stress Perception, Resilience and Compassion Fatigue in Palliative Care Nurses

Not applicable Interventional Eskisehir Osmangazi University · NCT05830448

This study tests whether a new online training program can help palliative care nurses manage stress better and feel less overwhelmed in their jobs.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment42 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorEskisehir Osmangazi University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Eski̇şehi̇r)
Trial IDNCT05830448 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This research evaluates the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral approach-based stress coping skills training program delivered through tele-nursing for palliative care nurses. It employs a randomized pre-test-post-test control group design to assess changes in stress perception, resilience, and compassion fatigue among participants. The study aims to determine if the training can improve stress coping abilities and reduce stress perception in the intervention group compared to a control group.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are palliative care nurses working in designated hospitals in Eskişehir with at least one month of experience in palliative care.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include nurses working in other hospital units or those with psychiatric diagnoses other than stress.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the mental well-being and coping skills of palliative care nurses, leading to better patient care.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes using cognitive behavioral approaches for stress management, indicating potential success for this intervention.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria:

* Working as a nurse in designated hospitals in Eskişehir,
* To have been working in palliative care services for at least one month,
* Having active internet access and being able to actively use a computer/tablet or smart phone.
* Volunteering to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Working in hospitals located in other provinces of Turkey,
* Working in all units in hospitals except the palliative care service,
* Having any psychiatric diagnosis other than stress,
* Being currently receiving psychological counseling,

Where this trial is running

Eski̇şehi̇r

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Stress Perception, Psychological Resilience, Compassion Fatiguepalliative care nursesStressStress PerceptionAbility to Cope with StressPsychological ResilienceCompassion Fatigue
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