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Pediatric CancerNCT06345144

Learning Experience of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Pediatric Oncology Ward

An observational study of Pediatric Cancer, run by National Taiwan University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Clinical practices are crucial experiences for nursing students as they prepare themselves for future nursing work. Despite some research having been studied among Taiwanese nursing students in the past, there has been limited research into the experiences within pediatric oncology wards, where diseases are complex… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pediatric Cancer
How many people
15 participants
Where
1 siteTaiwan
Study dates
22 Aug 2023to 15 Dec 2023
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: 1. Undergraduate nursing students in Taiwan 2. Experienced clinical practice in pediatric oncology ward

Who may be able to join

  • Undergraduate nursing students in Taiwan
  • Experienced clinical practice in pediatric oncology ward
  • Who can describe their experiences in Chinese
  • Understand and agree the purpose of this study

Who cannot join

  • Not Undergraduate nursing students in Taiwan
  • Haven't experienced clinical practice in pediatric oncology ward

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Taiwan1 site
  • Wei-En Li

    New Taipei City

Other trials in Taiwan

About this study

Clinical practices are crucial experiences for nursing students as they prepare themselves for future nursing work. Despite some research having been studied among Taiwanese nursing students in the past, there has been limited research into the experiences within pediatric oncology wards, where diseases are complex and frequently involve life-and-death issues. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of undergraduate nursing students in pediatric oncology wards.

Read the detailed description

Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death in Taiwan for children aged 1-14. Despite advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment technology, pediatric cancer still requires highly professional and holistic health care. For healthcare professionals, it is a very challenging task. It can be assumed that for nursing students, the pressure of caring for children with cancer must be considerable. Additionally, pediatric care emphasizes family-centered care, meaning that during their clinical practices, nursing students not only need to learn skills related to caring for diseases but also understand the impact of cancer care on caregivers. This may lead to frustration or discouragement and potentially affecting their future careers in pediatric oncology wards Existing studies on nursing student clinical practice experiences in other wards have found that many nursing students have poor experiences due to insufficient technical skills, knowledge, and communication issues with both families and children. Therefore, utilizing qualitative research methods to understand nursing students' clinical practice experiences in pediatric oncology wards is crucial for identifying their learning needs and challenges. This study will involve in-depth interviews lasting for 30-60 minutes with nursing students who have completed their clinical practice in pediatric oncology wards, using semi-structured interview guides to elicit their experiences.

Medical subject headings
Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT06345144
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Undergraduate nursing studentsNot described

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Explore the experiences of undergraduate nursing students practicing in pediatric oncology wards.

    With in-depth interviews lasting for 30-60 minutes with nursing students who have completed their clinical practice in pediatric oncology wards, using semi-structured interview guides to elicit their experiences.

    Measured: up to 7 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Apr 2024
  2. Study start22 Aug 2023
  3. Primary completion15 Dec 2023
  4. Study completion15 Dec 2023

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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
Ecologic or community
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
15 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06345144
Sponsor's protocol ID
202307211RINC
Status last verified
Sep 2023
First submitted
27 Mar 2024
Last updated
18 Jun 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pediatric Cancer, run by National Taiwan University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

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 4 inclusion and 2 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 18 Jun 2024. 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 Taiwan. 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?

Explore the experiences of undergraduate nursing students practicing in pediatric oncology wards. (time frame: up to 7 months). 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 18 Jun 2024.

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