The Effectiveness of "Multi-Psychological Empowerment" Courses

August 3, 2023 updated by: National Taiwan University Hospital

The Effectiveness of "Multi-Psychological Empowerment" Courses Through Remote, Digital Media, Workshop Intervention for Oncology Nurses on Physical and Psychological Status, Self-Efficacy and Communication Ability

In the first-year project of this study, oncology nurses have reported experiencing massive stress, insufficient communication ability, and the need for communication-related training. 70% of them had moderate or higher severity of workload, fatigue, and psychological distress (at the measure point) before being provided with Basic Remote Psychological Support Course (BRPSC). A month after BRPSC, some oncology nurses have indicated/affirmed the benefits of undergoing the comprehensive psycho oncology education training courses. Thus, the second- and third-year continuation projects are focused on the development and delivery of Multi-Psychological Empowerment Courses (MPEC) for oncology nurses

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

100

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

      • Taipei, Taiwan, 802
        • National Taiwan University Hospital
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Intervention group

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Over 20 years old (inclusive)
  • Oncology nurses currently working in clinical practice
  • At least receiving one course related to oncology nurse training, such as chemotherapy for nursing staff or oncology advanced training courses.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Those who are unwilling or unable to participate in this course training for a full one- year period.

Control group Oncology nurses who do not need to be recruited for the comparison group will be students who participated in the remote psychological support course of the first year project effective comparison groups.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Multi-Psychological Empowerment Courses
9 times online course and 3-days workshop for 6 months .
9 times online course and 3-days workshop for 6 months of psychological Empowerment Courses.
No Intervention: Control group
Participants in control group will receive usual course.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The change in Physical and Psychological Symptoms
Time Frame: 5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
The change in oncology nurses' physical and psychological state will be measured by physical and psychological state survey. It use Numerical Rating Scale(VRS) 0-10. It is a 11 Point Likert Scale (e. g. 0 is no pain; 10 is unbearable pain).
5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
The change in Workload
Time Frame: 5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
The change in oncology nurses' workload will be measured by the self-designed scale using VRS (Numerical Rating Scale). It measures the subjective perception of oncology nurses about their workload in the past week, with scores ranging from 0 to 10.The higher the score, the greater the workload of the oncology nurses.
5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Self efficacy scale (GSES)
Time Frame: 5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
Oncology nurses' self-efficacy were measured by self efficacy scale. There are 10 questions about the level of confidence in these situations. It's a 4 point (1-4),higher the score means the more confident you have. There is also 11 point (0-10) scale that higher the score means the more confident you are in caring for patients.
5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
Communication ability scale
Time Frame: 5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
Oncology nurses' communication skills were measured by communication ability scale.It is a 5 Liker scale(1-5),higher scores represent better communication skills.
5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
Efferson Empathy Scale
Time Frame: 5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
Oncology nurses' empathy were measured by Efferson Empathy Scale. It is a 7 Liker scale(1-7),higher scores means someone have more empathy.
5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Spiritual Well-Being (FACIT-Sp)
Time Frame: 5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
Oncology nurses' spiritual well-being were measured by FACIT-Sp.It is a 5 Liker scale(0-4),higher scores represent better well-being.
5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
Burnout Inventory survey
Time Frame: 5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)
Oncology nurses' burnout will be measured by Burnout Inventory survey.It is a 7 Liker scale(0-6),higher scores represent high level burnout .
5 time points: Time 1 (before the course) ; after the course starts, Time 2: 4th weeks ; Time3: 8th weeks;Time 4:12th weeks;Time 5(back to work 1 month)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

August 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

April 30, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 31, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 3, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 26, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

August 4, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 7, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 3, 2023

Last Verified

August 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 202302085RINC

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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