Waitlist-controlled Trial of a Psychological Education Program for Nurses

Massachusetts General Hospital42 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to test a brief education program for oncology nurses, to enhance their skills for managing psychosocial stressors associated with providing direct patient care. The investigators will explore efficacy of the intervention for reducing psychological stress and medical errors.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Psychological Stress

Interventions

Psychological education program for nursesBEHAVIORAL

Approximately 4 weekly one-hour group sessions led by study clinicians and 1 optional individual session with a single study clinician.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Must have RN degree * Must be employed as an oncology nurse in an inpatient, infusion, or ambulatory care unit Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in earlier pilot trial of the intervention

Locations (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline in psychological stress as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale and the Maslach Burnout Inventory

Time frame: At approximately 16 and 32 weeks post-baseline

Secondary Outcomes

Change in from baseline in medical errors as measured by the Medical Errors Questionnaire

Time frame: At approximately 16 and 32 weeks post-baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.