Clinical Nursing Practice Supported by Results of Research: Mixed-method Study
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Oncology. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Italy
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
The purpose of the study is to assess the attitudes and the use of research by nurses at the IRCCS-CRO Aviano. Furthermore, it will make it possible to identify attitudes towards the use/non-use of research results, specific training needs and targeted interventions to ensure adequate care for cancer patients along the disease course, derived from a constant updating of nursing skills. The study will involve nurses working in different care settings of the Institute and some patients who will be able to express their care needs and research priorities, making a direct contribution towards development of care centred on the health needs, preferences and values of the cancer patients.
Primary outcome measures
- To assess the attitudes and use of research by nurses IRCCS of Aviano [Time frame: 1 year]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- To identify nursing issues, research priorities, and educational needs of nurses at IRCCS Aviano. [Time frame: 1 year]
- To explore care needs and research priorities of patients at IRCCS Aviano [Time frame: 1 year]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria for nurses:
- All nurses employed at IRCCS-CRO Aviano under fixed-term and permanent contract on 15 September 2023;
- Nursing activities in the departments of medical and surgical oncology and high technologies;
- Full-time and part-time employment contract;
- Signature of consent for participation in the study and processing of personal data (Privacy).
Patient inclusion criteria:
- Patients admitted to the institution as in-patients;
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- Signature of consent for participation in the study and processing of personal data (Privacy);
- Good understanding of the Italian language.
Exclusion criteria for nurses:
\- Lack of willingness/interest in participating in the study and signing the consent.
Patient exclusion criteria:
- Day-Hospital patients;
- Age < 18 years;
- Diagnosis of cognitive dysfunction or psychiatric disorders;
- Difficulties in understanding the Italian language.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Italy · 1 center
- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO) di Aviano - IRCCS — Aviano
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06668818 · CRO-2023-83