RCT to Evaluate the Efficacy of the NSSCEP in Reducing Burnout Among Jordanian Pediatric Oncology Nurses
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP), General Technical Skills Program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Paediatric Oncology, Nurses, Burnout, Occupational Stress. Basic parameters: No limits · 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
- Jordan
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Official title
Nurses' Self-Care Educational Programme (NSSCEP)
Overview
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) can reduce burnout and occupational stress in Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does NSSCEP reduce symptoms of burnout in pediatric oncology nurses? 2. Does NSSCEP improve stress management skills among pediatric oncology nurses? Researchers will compare nurses participating in the NSSCEP to a control group receiving a general technical skills program to see if NSSCEP reduces burnout and improves stress management. Participants will: 1. Attend four educational sessions over one month, focusing on stress recognition, coping strategies, and resilience-building techniques 2. Complete weekly checklists to track their application of stress management skills 3. Participate in pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess burnout and stress levels
Detailed description
Burnout and occupational stress are significant challenges for pediatric oncology nurses in Jordan, who face intense emotional and professional demands while caring for critically ill children. The Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) is designed to address this issue by equipping nurses with practical self-care strategies to enhance resilience and well-being. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the NSSCEP in reducing burnout and stress levels among Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses working in hospital settings.
The NSSCEP is a structured, four-session educational intervention delivered over several weeks. Each session focuses on evidence-based self-care techniques, including stress management, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and coping strategies tailored to the unique challenges of pediatric oncology nursing. The program is facilitated by trained professionals and includes interactive workshops, group discussions, and practical exercises to foster skill development. The study compares the NSSCEP intervention group to a control group receiving standard workplace support to assess its impact on nurse well-being.
This trial addresses a critical gap in workplace interventions for Jordanian nurses, where cultural and systemic factors may influence stress and burnout. By implementing the NSSCEP, the study seeks to provide a scalable model for supporting nurse mental health in high-stress specialties. The findings may inform hospital policies and future interventions to promote sustainable nursing practice in Jordan and similar settings.
Interventions
- Behavioral Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP)
A control intervention consisting of four 1-hour sessions over one month, focusing on general technical skills relevant to pediatric oncology nursing (e.g., procedural updates, equipment use). The program does not include stress management content. Participants complete weekly checklists and pre- and post-intervention surveys to measure burnout and stress levels. - Other General Technical Skills Program
A control program with four 1-hour sessions over one month, focusing on technical skills (e.g., procedural updates, equipment use) without stress management content. Includes weekly checklists and pre/post surveys to measure burnout and stress.
Primary outcome measures
- Reduction in Burnout Symptoms, improve Job satisfaction and missed nursing care [Time frame: Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (at 4 weeks, following completion of the educational sessions).]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- A registered nurse (RN) employed in a paediatric oncology unit in for at least 6 months.
- Willingness to participate in all aspects of the study, including interventions, questionnaires, and follow-up assessments.
- Ability to understand and communicate in English
- Have ability Self-reported experience of burnout related to their role as a paediatric oncology nurse.
- Nurses provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Less than six months of experience in paediatric oncology
- Non-registered nurses (e.g., nursing assistants or technicians)
- Non-voluntary participation or inability to provide informed consent
- Inability to communicate in English
- Involvement in leadership roles or administrative positions
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
Jordan · 1 center
- Prince Hamza Hospital — Amman
Publications
- Wei H. The development of an evidence-informed Convergent Care Theory: Working together to achieve optimal health outcomes. Int J Nurs Sci. 2021 Dec 21;9(1):11-25. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2021.12.009. eCollection 2022 Jan. PMID 35079601
- Wei H, Hardin SR, Watson J. A unitary caring science resilience-building model: Unifying the human caring theory and research-informed psychology and neuroscience evidence. Int J Nurs Sci. 2020 Nov 24;8(1):130-135. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2020.11.003. eCollection 2021 Jan 10. PMID 33575453
- Wei H, Kifner H, Dawes ME, Wei TL, Boyd JM. Self-care Strategies to Combat Burnout Among Pediatric Critical Care Nurses and Physicians. Crit Care Nurse. 2020 Apr 1;40(2):44-53. doi: 10.4037/ccn2020621. PMID 32236429
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07175103 · 10/2025/10411 · Prof Soh Kim Lam · Dr. Faiq Algbour · IRB-JUH · IRB