This study protocol describes a randomised feasibility trial that will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the training course to improve evidence-based leadership competencies among nurse leaders working in hospitals in China.
This study will include a 6-months training intervention for nurse leaders working in hospital settings in China. About 150 nurse leaders fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be randomly allocated (1:1) to participate in the online training course about evidence-based leadership or conventional leadership training course (reading material only)
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
119
7-modules online training over six months mentored by tutors. Independent familiarisation of reading material, peer-group discussions, self-reflection, assignments, tutor's feedback.
7-modules online training over six months. Independent reading only.
Hunan Tumor Hospital
Changsha, Hunan, China
Xiangya Hospital
Changsha, Hunan, China
Acceptability of the intervention
The degree of execution (success and failure of execution) of the intervention protocol by calculating the number of logins for each module and all participants
Time frame: 6 months
Adherence in the course
Adherence in the course by calculating the number of returned course tasks out of all possible tasks
Time frame: 6 months
Adherence in the course tasks
Adherence in the course by calculating the number of returned course tasks by each participant
Time frame: 6 months
Drop-out rate
The drop-out rate calculated by the number of participants who left the study early (no follow-up data)
Time frame: 6 months
Acceptability in recruitment
The number of nurse leaders who accepted (or refused) the invitation to participate in the research study
Time frame: Baseline
Feasibility of the eligibility criteria
The number of nurse leaders who fulfilled eligibility criteria
Time frame: Baseline
Feasibility of the outcome instruments for measuring the potential effectiveness of the online course
The number of missing variables of each returned instrument
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Leadership skills (Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire [MLQ])
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Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ)leadership skills
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Evidence-based practice, knowledge, and attitudes (Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire [EBPQ])
Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ)
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Self-efficacy (General Self-Efficacy Scale [GSE])
General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE)
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale [RSE])
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE)
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Intention to leave (questionnaire)
Three-item questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Course feedback (questionnaire)
Eight-item questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months