A Professional Development Programme (ProDeveloP) for Newly Graduated Nurses

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Professional Fulfillment; Professional Identity Formation; Professional Quality of Life; Support Program; Development; Nurse Role

• Registration Number: NCT06742047
• Lead Sponsor: Mälardalen University

Brief Summary

This clinical study aims to implement and evaluate a professional development programme (ProDeveloP) designed to facilitate the transition of newly graduated nurses (NGNs) into their new roles. NGNs face several challenges in the work environment and in developing their professional competencies. The aim is to support NGNs in a county hospital in central Sweden to facilitate their professional development. Data will be collected during the NGNs' first year through intensive longitudinal measures, including weekly and quarterly questionnaires. This will be combined with individual interviews and focus groups with NGNs, dialogue facilitators and managers.

Detailed Description

The primary outcomes will be role clarity, task mastery, social acceptance, recovery and stress. The researchers will compare the results of the primary outcomes with those of a control group measure. Secondary outcomes will be experience of the intervention, transition support, job satisfaction and intention to leave.

Informed consent was signed prior to participation in the study. The ethical application has been approved by the Ethics Authority IS, diary number 2022-05682-0.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-02-06
• Primary Completion: 2024-09-17
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-18
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-19
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-24
• Study Completion: 2025-04-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 108

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Role Clarity	The measurement was carried out thirteen times, every week during the first time participation in the ProDeveloP intervention. The control group was measured at the thirteenth week after the start of the introduction programme.	The professional development process in terms of gaining clarity about the responsibilities content and boundaries of the role. Validated questions from the Questionnaire for Psychological and Social Factors at Work (QPS Nordic). 5-point Likert scale.; During the last week, how did you feel about: Having clearly defined goals? You know what your responsibilities are? You know exactly what is required of you at work?
Recovery	The measurement was carried out thirteen times, every week during the first time participation in the ProDeveloP intervention and then at months 4, 8 and 12 after the start. The control group was measured at the thirteenth week.	Thirteen weekly and three monthly measures. 5-point Likert scale. Experience of rest, In the past week I was able to relax? and at home including leisure activities, In the past week, I was able to do activities that give me energy? Validated questions on sleep from the Karolinska Sleep Questionnaire on sleep. How did you sleep last night? During the past week, did you find it difficult to let go of thoughts about work in your free time? Validated questions from QPS Nordic, How did you feel about the workload during the last week?; For the three monthly measurements. 5-point Likert scale. Questions from the Balancing Work with Recovery scale, In the last month, how often have you felt rested and recovered after a weekend or two-day holiday? Do the demands of your work have a negative impact on your personal life?
Task Mastery	The measurement was carried out thirteen times, every week during the first time participation in the ProDeveloP intervention. The control group was measured at the thirteenth week after the start of the introduction programme.	The development of skills and experience to complete their work tasks and handle the more complex tasks. Validated questions from the Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (NSFS). 5-point lickert scale. During the last week: I have felt that I have been able to fulfill even the most demanding tasks? I have felt that I have been good at doing my job?
Social acceptance	The measurement was carried out thirteen times, every week during the first time participation in the ProDeveloP intervention. The control group was measured at the thirteenth week after the start of the introduction programme.	Being integrated into the work group and belonging at work with questions from the validated Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (NSFS). 5-point lickert scale. During the last week: I have felt that the people I work with have really cared about me? I have felt included in the work group?
Stress	The measurement was carried out thirteen times, every week during the first time participation in the ProDeveloP intervention and then at months 4, 8 and 12 after the start. The control group was measured at the thirteenth week.	Stress levels from questions from the validated Stress and Energy Questionnaire (SEQ). 5-point lickert scale. During the last week when you have been working, how often have you felt: Tense? Stressed? Pressured?

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Job satiscation	Measured during months 4, 8 and 12 of participating in the intervention.	Satisfaction of the professional work. 5-point lickert scale. Questions from the validated Job Satisfaction scale. How often do you feel about your work in the following ways : I feel happy at work? I feel satisfied with the work I have? I feel satisfaction with my work?
Intentions to leave	Measured during months 4, 8 and 12 of participating in the intervention.	Intentions to leave the workplace or profession. 5-point lickert scale. Questions from the validated Organizational Commitment on Job Turnover Intention scale. Please respond to the following statements about changing jobs: I often think about leaving my current place of work?As soon as it is possible, I will leave my current place of work? I am actively looking for a job outside my current workplace? Please comment on the following statements about changing profession: I often think about changing profession? I actively look for work outside this profession? I would like to leave this profession as soon as possible?

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mälardalens University; 🇸🇪 Västerås, Sweden