Child AbuseNCT00844571
Effect E-learning Program About Child Maltreatment
An observational study of Child Abuse, run by UMC Utrecht.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the e-learning program about the recognition of child maltreatment is effective in nurses on the A\&E department compared to a control group. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Child Abuse
- What is being tested?
- E-learning program
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Aug 2008to Dec 2009
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Nurses working at the A\&E department of UMC-Utrecht
Who may be able to join
- Working at the A\&E department of the UMC-Utrecht.
Who cannot join
- Absent during one of the two measurement periods.
About this study
Official title: The Effectiveness of an E-learning Program About Child Maltreatment for Nurses on an A&E Department: a Randomised Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the e-learning program about the recognition of child maltreatment is effective in nurses on the A\&E department compared to a control group.
Read the detailed description
Child abuse and neglect represents an international problem with high prevalence and unacceptable levels of morbidity and mortality. Many children are seen each day in the accident and emergency departement of an hospital. Therefore the A\&E departement have an important role in the identification of child maltreatment. The lack of an effective teaching program together with the failures in the child protection process has encouraged the development of a clinical-practice-oriented e-learning program on detecting child maltreatment. We will investigate the effect of this e-learning program.
- Conditions
- Child Abuse
- Being tested
- E-learning program
- Keywords
- child abuse and neglect, child maltreatment, non accidental injury, training, educational program
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
E-learning programOther
Also called Electronic learning, Web-based learning
Participants are committed to accomplish the program in approximately 2 hours. Additionally to these mandatory hours, they were able to access the e-learning program at any time and place.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| E-learning program | Participants are committed to accomplish the program in approximately 2 hours. Additionally to these mandatory hours, they were able to access the e-learning program at any time and place. Receives: Other: E-learning program | |
| control group | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Clinical behaviour on the A&E department, self-efficacy of the nurse in the detection of child abuse and assessment of the individual performance on screening child abuse.
Measured: 2-3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Feb 2009 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2008
- Primary completionApr 2009 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2009 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Child AbuseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- a private, non-commercial foundation that wishes to not be named
- Investigators
- Keetie Smeekens, Drs., Principal investigator, UMC Utrecht
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00844571
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 170883
- Status last verified
- Nov 2009
- First submitted
- 12 Feb 2009
- Last updated
- 25 Nov 2009
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Walsh K, Eggins E, Hine L, Mathews B, Kenny MC, Howard S, Ayling N, Dallaston E, Pink E, Vagenas D. Child protection training for professionals to improve reporting of child abuse and neglect. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Jul 5;7(7):CD011775. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011775.pub2.
PubMed 35788913Smeekens AE, Broekhuijsen-van Henten DM, Sittig JS, Russel IM, ten Cate OT, Turner NM, van de Putte EM. Successful e-learning programme on the detection of child abuse in emergency departments: a randomised controlled trial. Arch Dis Child. 2011 Apr;96(4):330-4. doi: 10.1136/adc.2010.190801. Epub 2011 Jan 12.
PubMed 21233084
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Nov 2009. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effectiveness of an E-learning Program About Child Maltreatment for Nurses on an A&E Department: a Randomised Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00844571
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 170883
- Conditions
- Child Abuse
- Keywords
- child abuse and neglect, child maltreatment, non accidental injury, training, educational program
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- UMC UtrechtUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- a private, non-commercial foundation that wishes to not be named
- Study start
- Aug 2008
- Primary completion
- Apr 2009 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2009 (estimated)
- First posted
- 16 Feb 2009 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the e-learning program about the recognition of child maltreatment is effective in nurses on the A\&E department compared to a control group.
Detailed description
Child abuse and neglect represents an international problem with high prevalence and unacceptable levels of morbidity and mortality. Many children are seen each day in the accident and emergency departement of an hospital. Therefore the A\&E departement have an important role in the identification of child maltreatment. The lack of an effective teaching program together with the failures in the child protection process has encouraged the development of a clinical-practice-oriented e-learning program on detecting child maltreatment. We will investigate the effect of this e-learning program.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| E-learning program | – | Other: E-learning programParticipants are committed to accomplish the program in approximately 2 hours. Additionally to these mandatory hours, they were able to access the e-learning program at any time and place. |
| control group | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Nurses working at the A\&E department of UMC-Utrecht
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Working at the A\&E department of the UMC-Utrecht.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Absent during one of the two measurement periods.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| E-learning programAlso: Electronic learning, Web-based learningParticipants are committed to accomplish the program in approximately 2 hours. Additionally to these mandatory hours, they were able to access the e-learning program at any time and place. | Other | E-learning program |
Primary outcome
Clinical behaviour on the A&E department, self-efficacy of the nurse in the detection of child abuse and assessment of the individual performance on screening child abuse.
Time frame: 2-3 months
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Nov 2009.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 35788913Walsh K, Eggins E, Hine L, Mathews B, Kenny MC, Howard S, Ayling N, Dallaston E, Pink E, Vagenas D. Child protection training for professionals to improve reporting of child abuse and neglect. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Jul 5;7(7):CD011775. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011775.pub2.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 21233084Smeekens AE, Broekhuijsen-van Henten DM, Sittig JS, Russel IM, ten Cate OT, Turner NM, van de Putte EM. Successful e-learning programme on the detection of child abuse in emergency departments: a randomised controlled trial. Arch Dis Child. 2011 Apr;96(4):330-4. doi: 10.1136/adc.2010.190801. Epub 2011 Jan 12.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Keetie Smeekens, Drs. principal investigator
UMC Utrecht
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Child Abuse, run by UMC Utrecht.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Nov 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Clinical behaviour on the A&E department, self-efficacy of the nurse in the detection of child abuse and assessment of the individual performance on screening child abuse. (time frame: 2-3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00844571, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Nov 2009.