RCT to Evaluate the Efficacy of the NSSCEP in Reducing Burnout Among Jordanian Pediatric Oncology Nurses

NCT ID: NCT07175103

Last Updated: 2025-09-16

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-30

Study Completion Date

2025-11-30

Brief Summary

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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

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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.

Conditions

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Paediatric Oncology Nurses Burnout Occupational Stress Self Care

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Stress Self-Care Education Group

Participants in this arm will receive the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP), consisting of four educational sessions over one month focused on stress recognition, coping strategies, and resilience-building techniques. Participants will also complete weekly checklists and pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess burnout and stress levels.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Technical Skills Education Group

Participants in this arm will receive a general technical skills program unrelated to stress management, delivered over one month in four sessions. Participants will also complete weekly checklists and pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess burnout and stress levels.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

General Technical Skills Program

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Interventions

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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.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. A registered nurse (RN) employed in a paediatric oncology unit in for at least 6 months.
2. Willingness to participate in all aspects of the study, including interventions, questionnaires, and follow-up assessments.
3. Ability to understand and communicate in English
4. Have ability Self-reported experience of burnout related to their role as a paediatric oncology nurse.
5. Nurses provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Less than six months of experience in paediatric oncology
2. Non-registered nurses (e.g., nursing assistants or technicians)
3. Non-voluntary participation or inability to provide informed consent
4. Inability to communicate in English
5. Involvement in leadership roles or administrative positions
Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Universiti Putra Malaysia

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Fadi Musa Yousef Abu Suqair

UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA / Faculty of Medical and Health Science / Serdang

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Soh K Lam, Prof

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Locations

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Prince Hamza Hospital

Amman, , Jordan

Site Status

Countries

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Jordan

Central Contacts

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FADI MY ABUSUQAIR, Dr

Role: CONTACT

+962780462337

References

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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.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35079601 (View on PubMed)

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.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33575453 (View on PubMed)

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.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32236429 (View on PubMed)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

View Document

Other Identifiers

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Prof Soh Kim Lam

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

Dr. Faiq Algbour

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

IRB-JUH

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

IRB

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

10/2025/10411

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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