Biomedical Waste ManagementNCT06718660
Empowering Nursing Competence in Biomedical Waste Management At El-Minia University Hospitals
A study testing Tailored Educational Nursing program in people with Biomedical Waste Management and Empowering Nursing Competence, run by Helwan University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This quasi-experimental study evaluates the impact of an educational program on improving nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital, Egypt. The program includes three weekly sessions on waste classification, segregation, and infection control. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 55 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Biomedical Waste Management, Empowering Nursing Competence
- What is being tested?
- Tailored Educational Nursing program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 75 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2024to 30 Nov 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 20 to 55 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Registered Nurses who have more than 6 Months of Experience and aged Between 20-60
Who cannot join
- Nurses who have participated in training related to biomedical waste management within the last 12 months.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Empowering Nursing Competence in Biomedical Waste Management At El-Minia University Hospitals: a Quasi-Experimental Study
This quasi-experimental study evaluates the impact of an educational program on improving nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital, Egypt. The program includes three weekly sessions on waste classification, segregation, and infection control. Nurses' knowledge and practices are assessed pre- and post-intervention to measure effectiveness, aiming to enhance safe and effective waste management practices.
Read the detailed description
This quasi-experimental study examines the effectiveness of an educational program designed to improve nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital, Egypt. The program was developed following a comprehensive review of national and international guidelines, along with evidence-based literature, to address identified gaps in nurses' knowledge and practices.
The study employs a structured interview questionnaire that includes demographic details, a validated knowledge assessment tool, and a self-reported practices scale. These instruments, culturally adapted and piloted for reliability, evaluate key aspects such as understanding waste policies, segregation techniques, and adherence to infection control practices.
The intervention consists of three interactive sessions held weekly in a classroom-style setting. Sessions cover essential topics such as biomedical waste classification, associated risks, handling techniques, and infection prevention measures, with the support of illustrated educational materials.
Baseline assessments conducted during the preparatory phase guide the tailored program objectives. A follow-up evaluation one month post-intervention measures changes in participants' knowledge and practices, providing insights into the program's impact on enhancing waste management competence.
This study contributes to improving healthcare safety and compliance with biomedical waste management standards in resource-limited settings.
- Being tested
- Tailored Educational Nursing program
- Keywords
- Nursing Staff, Waste management, Nursing Competence
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tailored Educational Nursing programBehavioural
The intervention is a structured educational program designed to enhance nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital. It was developed based on evidence-based guidelines, national and international standards, and a detailed assessment of baseline knowledge and practices among the participating nurses.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Tailored Educational Nursing program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste and Its Management
This outcome was assessed by using the Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste and Its Management scale, which was developed by Khalil and colleagues (2024). This tool aimed to evaluate nurses' knowledge of biomedical waste and its management. It comprised 29 questions covering several key areas: knowledge of waste management policies, types of waste, hazards associated with improper waste disposal, methods of waste management, steps involved in waste handling, and locations for biomedical waste collection. Additionally, it assessed nurses' sources of information. As for the scoring system, it was as follows: two points for a fully correct answer, one point for a partially correct answer, and zero points for an incorrect or incomplete answer. Questions with only one correct answer were scored as one point for a correct response and zero for an incorrect response.
Measured: 3 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Practices of Nursing Staff in Biomedical Waste Management
Practices of Nursing Staff in Biomedical Waste Management this was assessed by using self-reported practices of nursing staff regarding biomedical waste management, developed by Hassan and colleagues (2020) in the light of CDC guidelines. It comprised 64 items that assessed various practices, including following universal precautions when dealing with biomedical waste (10 items), adhering to color-coded segregation (9 items), following instructions on waste containers (11 items), proper disposal of sharp wastes (14 items), handling and disposing of liquid medical waste (11 items), and managing spills (9 items).
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Dec 2024
- Study start1 Jul 2024
- Primary completion30 Nov 2024
- Study completion30 Nov 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Biomedical Waste ManagementStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Helwan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Alaa El Din Moustafa Hamed Abd Elaleem, Helwan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06718660
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HUNURSREC20241143/12
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 2 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 5 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Hamed AEM, Sefouhi L, Ibrahim MIT, Attia AS, Barakat AM, Elsayed EE. From knowledge to impact: revolutionizing nursing practices in biomedical waste management for sustainable healthcare excellence. BMC Nurs. 2025 Apr 29;24(1):469. doi: 10.1186/s12912-025-03073-1.
PubMed 40301813
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Empowering Nursing Competence in Biomedical Waste Management At El-Minia University Hospitals: a Quasi-Experimental Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06718660
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HUNURSREC20241143/12
- Keywords
- Nursing Staff, Waste management, Nursing Competence
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Helwan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Nov 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Dec 2024 (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.
This quasi-experimental study evaluates the impact of an educational program on improving nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital, Egypt. The program includes three weekly sessions on waste classification, segregation, and infection control. Nurses' knowledge and practices are assessed pre- and post-intervention to measure effectiveness, aiming to enhance safe and effective waste management practices.
Detailed description
This quasi-experimental study examines the effectiveness of an educational program designed to improve nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital, Egypt. The program was developed following a comprehensive review of national and international guidelines, along with evidence-based literature, to address identified gaps in nurses' knowledge and practices.
The study employs a structured interview questionnaire that includes demographic details, a validated knowledge assessment tool, and a self-reported practices scale. These instruments, culturally adapted and piloted for reliability, evaluate key aspects such as understanding waste policies, segregation techniques, and adherence to infection control practices.
The intervention consists of three interactive sessions held weekly in a classroom-style setting. Sessions cover essential topics such as biomedical waste classification, associated risks, handling techniques, and infection prevention measures, with the support of illustrated educational materials.
Baseline assessments conducted during the preparatory phase guide the tailored program objectives. A follow-up evaluation one month post-intervention measures changes in participants' knowledge and practices, providing insights into the program's impact on enhancing waste management competence.
This study contributes to improving healthcare safety and compliance with biomedical waste management standards in resource-limited settings.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Tailored Educational Nursing program |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Registered Nurses who have more than 6 Months of Experience and aged Between 20-60
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Nurses who have participated in training related to biomedical waste management within the last 12 months.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tailored Educational Nursing programThe intervention is a structured educational program designed to enhance nursing competence in biomedical waste management at El-Minia University Hospital. It was developed based on evidence-based guidelines, national and international standards, and a detailed assessment of baseline knowledge and practices among the participating nurses. | Behavioural | Study Group |
Primary outcome
Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste and Its Management
Time frame: 3 months
This outcome was assessed by using the Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste and Its Management scale, which was developed by Khalil and colleagues (2024). This tool aimed to evaluate nurses' knowledge of biomedical waste and its management. It comprised 29 questions covering several key areas: knowledge of waste management policies, types of waste, hazards associated with improper waste disposal, methods of waste management, steps involved in waste handling, and locations for biomedical waste collection. Additionally, it assessed nurses' sources of information. As for the scoring system, it was as follows: two points for a fully correct answer, one point for a partially correct answer, and zero points for an incorrect or incomplete answer. Questions with only one correct answer were scored as one point for a correct response and zero for an incorrect response.
1 secondary outcome
Practices of Nursing Staff in Biomedical Waste Management
Time frame: 3 months
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 5 Dec 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40301813Hamed AEM, Sefouhi L, Ibrahim MIT, Attia AS, Barakat AM, Elsayed EE. From knowledge to impact: revolutionizing nursing practices in biomedical waste management for sustainable healthcare excellence. BMC Nurs. 2025 Apr 29;24(1):469. doi: 10.1186/s12912-025-03073-1.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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?
A study testing Tailored Educational Nursing program in people with Biomedical Waste Management and Empowering Nursing Competence, run by Helwan University at 1 site in Egypt.
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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Dec 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 Egypt. 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?
Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Biomedical Waste and Its Management (time frame: 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 NCT06718660, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 5 Dec 2024.