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Clinical Trials/NCT01593683
NCT01593683
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Waitlist-controlled Trial of a Psychological Education Program for Nurses

Massachusetts General Hospital1 site in 1 country42 target enrollmentStarted: March 2012Last updated:

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Enrollment
42
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Change from baseline in psychological stress as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale and the Maslach Burnout Inventory

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test a brief education program for oncology nurses, to enhance their skills for managing psychosocial stressors associated with providing direct patient care. The investigators will explore efficacy of the intervention for reducing psychological stress and medical errors.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Must have RN degree
  • Must be employed as an oncology nurse in an inpatient, infusion, or ambulatory care unit

Exclusion Criteria

  • Participation in earlier pilot trial of the intervention

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline in psychological stress as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale and the Maslach Burnout Inventory

Time Frame: At approximately 16 and 32 weeks post-baseline

Secondary Outcomes

  • Change in from baseline in medical errors as measured by the Medical Errors Questionnaire(At approximately 16 and 32 weeks post-baseline)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

William Pirl

Principal Investigator

Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Sites (1)

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