Learning Experience of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Pediatric Oncology Ward

June 17, 2024 updated by: National Taiwan University Hospital
Clinical practices are crucial experiences for nursing students as they prepare themselves for future nursing work. Despite some research having been studied among Taiwanese nursing students in the past, there has been limited research into the experiences within pediatric oncology wards, where diseases are complex and frequently involve life-and-death issues. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of undergraduate nursing students in pediatric oncology wards.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death in Taiwan for children aged 1-14. Despite advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment technology, pediatric cancer still requires highly professional and holistic health care. For healthcare professionals, it is a very challenging task. It can be assumed that for nursing students, the pressure of caring for children with cancer must be considerable. Additionally, pediatric care emphasizes family-centered care, meaning that during their clinical practices, nursing students not only need to learn skills related to caring for diseases but also understand the impact of cancer care on caregivers. This may lead to frustration or discouragement and potentially affecting their future careers in pediatric oncology wards Existing studies on nursing student clinical practice experiences in other wards have found that many nursing students have poor experiences due to insufficient technical skills, knowledge, and communication issues with both families and children. Therefore, utilizing qualitative research methods to understand nursing students' clinical practice experiences in pediatric oncology wards is crucial for identifying their learning needs and challenges. This study will involve in-depth interviews lasting for 30-60 minutes with nursing students who have completed their clinical practice in pediatric oncology wards, using semi-structured interview guides to elicit their experiences.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

15

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • New Taipei City, Taiwan
        • Wei-En Li

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

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

  1. Undergraduate nursing students in Taiwan
  2. Experienced clinical practice in pediatric oncology ward

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Undergraduate nursing students in Taiwan
  • Experienced clinical practice in pediatric oncology ward
  • Who can describe their experiences in Chinese
  • Understand and agree the purpose of this study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not Undergraduate nursing students in Taiwan
  • Haven't experienced clinical practice in pediatric oncology ward

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Undergraduate nursing students

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Explore the experiences of undergraduate nursing students practicing in pediatric oncology wards.
Time Frame: up to 7 months
With in-depth interviews lasting for 30-60 minutes with nursing students who have completed their clinical practice in pediatric oncology wards, using semi-structured interview guides to elicit their experiences.
up to 7 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

August 22, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 15, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

December 15, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 27, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 27, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

April 3, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 18, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 17, 2024

Last Verified

September 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 202307211RINC

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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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