The Impact of Intensive Care Nurses' Caring Behaviors on the Quality of Nursing Care

NCT ID: NCT07057180

Last Updated: 2026-02-06

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-10-10

Study Completion Date

2026-01-30

Brief Summary

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Brief Summary The purpose of this observational study is to find out whether the caring behaviors of intensive care nurses affect the quality of nursing care for adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital.

The study aims to answer the following questions:

Do nurses' caring behaviors influence the quality of care that patients receive?

Are nurses' personal and professional characteristics related to their caring behaviors and the quality of care?

In this study:

Nurses will complete questionnaires about their caring behaviors and personal information.

The researcher will observe patients and assess the quality of care they receive.

The study will be conducted between June 1, 2025, and June 1, 2026. The results are expected to support training programs and improvement efforts to enhance nursing care quality in ICUs.

Detailed Description

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This observational study investigates whether the caring behaviors of intensive care nurses influence the quality of nursing care for adult patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital.

Nurses play a critical role in providing continuous, high-quality care to critically ill patients. Research suggests that nurses' behaviors and communication can significantly affect patient care experiences and outcomes.

Based on clinical observations, variations in the perceived quality of care have been noticed, especially during shift changes in the ICU. This study aims to assess both how nurses perceive their caring behaviors and how the quality of care is observed by the researcher.

Findings from the study are expected to help identify areas for improvement and inform potential training programs to enhance care quality, teamwork, and communication within ICU settings.

Conditions

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Perception of Caring Behaviors Quality of Nursing Care

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

OTHER

Study Groups

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Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses

Nurses who have been working in intensive care units for at least 3 months with a registered nurse title,

Nurses who have provided verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study,

Nurses who are rotationally responsible for patient populations whose care quality is evaluated during 24-hour shifts.

This involves nurses' self-assessment of their caregiving behaviors and perceptions

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

This refers to the clinical observation performed by the nurse researcher

Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Patients aged 18 years and older,

Patients whose legal representatives have provided verbal and written informed consent for participation,

Patients with a Foley catheter in place for a minimum of 14 days, as urine bag replacement is evaluated after this period,

Patients who are intubated, mechanically ventilated, possess invasive catheters for nutrition and monitoring, and are fully dependent on nursing care.

Observation by the Researcher and Self-evaluations by nurses

Intervention Type OTHER

Observation by the Researcher

Interventions

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Observation by the Researcher and Self-evaluations by nurses

Observation by the Researcher

Intervention Type OTHER

This involves nurses' self-assessment of their caregiving behaviors and perceptions

This refers to the clinical observation performed by the nurse researcher

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Registered nurses who have been working in intensive care units for at least 3 months,

Nurses who have provided both verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study,

Nurses who are rotationally responsible for patient populations whose nursing care quality is assessed during 24-hour shifts.


Patients aged 18 years or older,

Patients whose legal guardians have provided verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study,

Patients with a Foley catheter in place for a minimum of 14 days, as this duration is required to evaluate urinary catheter management quality,

Patients who are intubated, mechanically ventilated, equipped with invasive catheters for nutrition and monitoring, and are fully dependent on nursing care.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Abant Izzet Baysal University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Saadet Can Çiçek

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health, Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital

Merkez, Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal Unıversıtesı

Bolu, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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AIBU-SBF-NSS-25

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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