Nurse's RoleNCT05297721
Nurses' Level of Knowledge on Skin Tears: A Cross-Sectional Study
An observational study of Nurse's Role and Wound, run by Hatice Yüceler Kaçmaz at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Skin tears (ST) are one of the skin integrity problems encountered in healthcare settings with rates equal to or greater than pressure injuries. However, the importance of this problem has been emphasized in the literature in recent years. This study was conducted to determine the knowledge level of nurses about ST. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Nurse's Role, Wound, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- What is being tested?
- Knowledge
- How many people
- 384 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2021to 30 Oct 2021
- How long will I take part?
- 2 Months
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: all nurses working in acute care hospitals in Turkey.
Who may be able to join
- were employed as a nurse for at least 1 year
- cared for patients aged 65 and over
- agreed to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- nurses who filled in the data collection tools incompletely
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Kayseri City Hospital
Kayseri, Melikgazi, 38070
About this study
Official title: Determination of Nurses' Level of Knowledge on Skin Tears in Acute Care Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study
Skin tears (ST) are one of the skin integrity problems encountered in healthcare settings with rates equal to or greater than pressure injuries. However, the importance of this problem has been emphasized in the literature in recent years. This study was conducted to determine the knowledge level of nurses about ST.
Read the detailed description
The population of the study consisted of all nurses working in acute care hospitals in Turkey.
The sample size of the study was calculated as 384 nurses. The data of the study were collected in the form of online and paper-based surveys (an introductory information form and the Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrumen)
- Conditions
- Nurse's Role, Wound, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Being tested
- Knowledge
- Medical subject headings
- Wounds and Injuries, Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
KnowledgeOther
Measuring the level of knowledge about skin tears
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse | Nurses who (1) were employed as a nurse for at least 1 year, (2) cared for patients aged 65 and over and (3) agreed to participate in the study were included in the study. Receives: Other: Knowledge |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument
Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument was developed by Van Tiggelen et al. (2021)
Measured: one month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Mar 2022
- Study start1 Sep 2021
- Primary completion30 Oct 2021
- Study completion30 Oct 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Nurse's RoleStudies 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 384 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 2 Months
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hatice Yüceler Kaçmaz
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Hatice Yüceler Kaçmaz, TC Erciyes University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05297721
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 328.IRB3.140
- Status last verified
- Mar 2022
- First submitted
- 6 Mar 2022
- Last updated
- 28 Mar 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Mar 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Determination of Nurses' Level of Knowledge on Skin Tears in Acute Care Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05297721
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 328.IRB3.140
- Conditions
- Nurse's Role, Wound, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 384 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hatice Yüceler KaçmazUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Oct 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Mar 2022 (actual)
- 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.
Skin tears (ST) are one of the skin integrity problems encountered in healthcare settings with rates equal to or greater than pressure injuries. However, the importance of this problem has been emphasized in the literature in recent years. This study was conducted to determine the knowledge level of nurses about ST.
Detailed description
The population of the study consisted of all nurses working in acute care hospitals in Turkey.
The sample size of the study was calculated as 384 nurses. The data of the study were collected in the form of online and paper-based surveys (an introductory information form and the Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrumen)
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 2 Months
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse | – | Other: KnowledgeNurses who (1) were employed as a nurse for at least 1 year, (2) cared for patients aged 65 and over and (3) agreed to participate in the study were included in the study. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- all nurses working in acute care hospitals in Turkey.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- were employed as a nurse for at least 1 year
- cared for patients aged 65 and over
- agreed to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- nurses who filled in the data collection tools incompletely
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KnowledgeMeasuring the level of knowledge about skin tears | Other | Nurse |
Primary outcome
Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument
Time frame: one month
Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument was developed by Van Tiggelen et al. (2021)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Mar 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Nurse's Role and Wound, run by Hatice Yüceler Kaçmaz at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Mar 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Skin Tear Knowledge Assessment Instrument (time frame: one month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 28 Mar 2022.