HealthyE-MentoringNCT06739083
E-Mentoring Program for Newly Hired Nurses
A study testing e-mentoring program in people with Healthy and Nurse, run by Merve BEKE at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The E-mentorship Program is planned to last four weeks to facilitate the adaptation process of newly hired nurses in intensive care units. The program will be conducted through a specialized web-based e-mentorship platform, enabling experienced nurses to mentor and support the professional development of new hires. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- What is being tested?
- e-mentoring program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2024to 1 Apr 2025
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Newly hired nurses (mentees) employed for less than one year
- Senior nurses (mentors) with at least three years of experience working in an adult intensive care unit
- Working as a nurse in a secondary or tertiary adult intensive care unit
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in nursing for mentors (preferably a graduate degree)
- Possession of an intensive care nursing certification for mentors
- Possession of a smartphone with an operating system such as iOS or Android, or regular access to a computer
Who cannot join
- Failure to complete the e-mentoring program
- Currently employed for more than one year (for newly hired nurses/mentees)
- Less than three years of experience in an adult intensive care unit (for senior nurses/mentors)
- Lack of required nursing certifications or educational qualifications (for mentors)
- Inability to regularly access a smartphone with iOS/Android or a computer
- Currently on extended leave (e.g., maternity, medical, or personal leave)
- Participation in any other formal mentoring or similar professional development programs during the study period
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, 34320
About this study
Official title: Preparation and Evaluation of a Web-Based E-Mentoring Program for Newly Hired Nurses
The E-mentorship Program is planned to last four weeks to facilitate the adaptation process of newly hired nurses in intensive care units. The program will be conducted through a specialized web-based e-mentorship platform, enabling experienced nurses to mentor and support the professional development of new hires.
This study aims to design, implement, evaluate and determine the effect of an e-mentorship program that will provide online support to facilitate the adaptation of new nurses to work.
Read more
Research Hypotheses H1 - The work readiness score of mentees who participated in the e-mentorship program is higher after the program than before the program.
H2 - The satisfaction with the use of the e-mentorship website is proportional to the work readiness score of mentees.
H3 - The design and usability of the e-mentorship website are effective in facilitating the adaptation of new nurses to work.
Research Goals
- Design of an e-mentoring program that nurses can use,
- Implementation of the e-mentoring program,
- Evaluation of the satisfaction of using the e-mentoring website,
- Determining the effect of job adaptation of new nurses.
Read the detailed description
In Turkey, the adaptation of newly hired nurses to institutions and organizational culture typically occurs through an apprentice-mentor relationship under the guidance of experienced nurses. Within mentoring and guidance programs established by institutions, newly hired nurses work with mentors assigned by the organization. Mentors are expected to be continuously available to support new nurses, facilitate their learning processes, and foster adaptation to the work environment through constructive and critical guidance. However, in these programs, mentors often struggle to fulfill these responsibilities in addition to their daily tasks, finding it challenging to allocate time for their mentees and facing increased workloads; mentees, in turn, may have difficulty reaching their mentors when needed. Studies indicate that nurses participating in mentorship programs demonstrate lower turnover rates compared to those without such programs, underscoring the importance of mentorship.
Research on mentoring nurses in their first year of practice shows that mentorship reduces turnover, eases adaptation, and helps them develop essential professional skills. Mentors serve as role models for mentees and play a crucial role in fostering a supportive workplace culture. Furthermore, mentorship has been shown to reduce clinical practice-related stress. The findings from these studies highlight the effectiveness of mentorship programs in supporting the adaptation of new employees, while also emphasizing the need to eliminate time and space limitations for an effective mentoring process. These findings point to the potential benefits of e-mentorship. Leveraging emerging technologies is thus essential in facilitating the adaptation of newly hired nurses and fostering a skilled workforce. Notably, the literature does not currently include an e-mentorship application specifically for newly hired nurses in Turkey. This study aims to develop, implement, and evaluate an e-mentorship program, presenting an innovative contribution to the literature and holding significant potential for enhancing professional practice.
- Being tested
- e-mentoring program
- Keywords
- e-mentoring, nurse, newly hired nurse, mentor, mentee
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
e-mentoring programOther
The e-mentoring program is planned to last four weeks to facilitate the adaptation process of newly recruited nurses in intensive care units via the e-mentoring website.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| e-mentoring program | Experimental | The e-mentoring program is planned to last four weeks to facilitate the adaptation process of newly recruited nurses in intensive care units via the e-mentoring website. Receives: Other: e-mentoring program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Work Readiness
The Work Readiness Scale, developed to assess the job readiness of newly hired nurses, consists of 46 items and four subscales (job competence, social intelligence, organizational awareness, personal work characteristics) and uses a 10-point Likert scale. Items are scored from 1 (strongly disagree) to 10 (strongly agree), with a minimum score of 46 and a maximum of 460, where higher scores indicate higher job readiness among newly hired nurses.
Measured: At the beginning of the study and at study completion (an average of 6 months)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Dec 2024
- Study start15 Dec 2024
- Primary completion1 Feb 2025
- Study completion1 Apr 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for HealthyStudies 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
- Model description
- This study is designed as a single-group study consisting of both mentors and mentees.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Merve BEKE
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Merve BEKE, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06739083
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 323S169
- Other IDs
- TUBİTAK
- Acronym
- E-Mentoring
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 12 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 25 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The intention to share individual participant data (IPD) will be carefully considered and determined in alignment with ethical guidelines and privacy regulations. Given the sensitive nature of the data collected in this study, particularly related to healthcare professionals' personal and professional characteristics, any decision to share IPD will involve ensuring participant confidentiality and complying with relevant data protection laws, including informed consent agreements. Should the IPD be shared, it will be made available only to researchers with appropriate ethical approvals and for purposes directly related to advancing scientific knowledge in the field. The data sharing plan will be clearly outlined and shared with participants in the informed consent process, with a commitment to safeguarding their rights and privacy. The final decision will be made upon review of the data's sensitivity and the potential benefits of sharing it with the wider research community.
Publications
Baldwin A, Mills J, Birks M, Budden L. Reconciling professional identity: A grounded theory of nurse academics' role modelling for undergraduate students. Nurse Educ Today. 2017 Dec;59:1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2017.08.010. Epub 2017 Sep 5.
PubMed 28898727Mansour M, Mattukoyya R. A Cross-Sectional Survey of British Newly Graduated Nurses' Experience of Organization Empowerment and of Challenging Unsafe Practices. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018 Oct 1;49(10):474-481. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20180918-08.
PubMed 30257031Latham CL, Hogan M, Ringl K. Nurses supporting nurses: creating a mentoring program for staff nurses to improve the workforce environment. Nurs Adm Q. 2008 Jan-Mar;32(1):27-39. doi: 10.1097/01.NAQ.0000305945.23569.2b.
PubMed 18160861Chen CM, Lou MF. The effectiveness and application of mentorship programmes for recently registered nurses: a systematic review. J Nurs Manag. 2014 May;22(4):433-42. doi: 10.1111/jonm.12102. Epub 2013 Jul 15.
PubMed 23848442Zhang Y, Qian Y, Wu J, Wen F, Zhang Y. The effectiveness and implementation of mentoring program for newly graduated nurses: A systematic review. Nurse Educ Today. 2016 Feb;37:136-44. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2015.11.027. Epub 2015 Dec 12.
PubMed 26725949
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Preparation and Evaluation of a Web-Based E-Mentoring Program for Newly Hired Nurses
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06739083
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-Mentoring / 323S169
- Keywords
- e-mentoring, nurse, newly hired nurse, mentor, mentee
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Merve BEKEUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Apr 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 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.
The E-mentorship Program is planned to last four weeks to facilitate the adaptation process of newly hired nurses in intensive care units. The program will be conducted through a specialized web-based e-mentorship platform, enabling experienced nurses to mentor and support the professional development of new hires.
This study aims to design, implement, evaluate and determine the effect of an e-mentorship program that will provide online support to facilitate the adaptation of new nurses to work.
Research Hypotheses H1 - The work readiness score of mentees who participated in the e-mentorship program is higher after the program than before the program.
H2 - The satisfaction with the use of the e-mentorship website is proportional to the work readiness score of mentees.
H3 - The design and usability of the e-mentorship website are effective in facilitating the adaptation of new nurses to work.
Research Goals
- Design of an e-mentoring program that nurses can use,
- Implementation of the e-mentoring program,
- Evaluation of the satisfaction of using the e-mentoring website,
- Determining the effect of job adaptation of new nurses.
Detailed description
In Turkey, the adaptation of newly hired nurses to institutions and organizational culture typically occurs through an apprentice-mentor relationship under the guidance of experienced nurses. Within mentoring and guidance programs established by institutions, newly hired nurses work with mentors assigned by the organization. Mentors are expected to be continuously available to support new nurses, facilitate their learning processes, and foster adaptation to the work environment through constructive and critical guidance. However, in these programs, mentors often struggle to fulfill these responsibilities in addition to their daily tasks, finding it challenging to allocate time for their mentees and facing increased workloads; mentees, in turn, may have difficulty reaching their mentors when needed. Studies indicate that nurses participating in mentorship programs demonstrate lower turnover rates compared to those without such programs, underscoring the importance of mentorship.
Research on mentoring nurses in their first year of practice shows that mentorship reduces turnover, eases adaptation, and helps them develop essential professional skills. Mentors serve as role models for mentees and play a crucial role in fostering a supportive workplace culture. Furthermore, mentorship has been shown to reduce clinical practice-related stress. The findings from these studies highlight the effectiveness of mentorship programs in supporting the adaptation of new employees, while also emphasizing the need to eliminate time and space limitations for an effective mentoring process. These findings point to the potential benefits of e-mentorship. Leveraging emerging technologies is thus essential in facilitating the adaptation of newly hired nurses and fostering a skilled workforce. Notably, the literature does not currently include an e-mentorship application specifically for newly hired nurses in Turkey. This study aims to develop, implement, and evaluate an e-mentorship program, presenting an innovative contribution to the literature and holding significant potential for enhancing professional practice.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- This study is designed as a single-group study consisting of both mentors and mentees.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| e-mentoring program | Experimental | Other: e-mentoring programThe e-mentoring program is planned to last four weeks to facilitate the adaptation process of newly recruited nurses in intensive care units via the e-mentoring website. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Newly hired nurses (mentees) employed for less than one year
- Senior nurses (mentors) with at least three years of experience working in an adult intensive care unit
- Working as a nurse in a secondary or tertiary adult intensive care unit
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in nursing for mentors (preferably a graduate degree)
- Possession of an intensive care nursing certification for mentors
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Failure to complete the e-mentoring program
- Currently employed for more than one year (for newly hired nurses/mentees)
- Less than three years of experience in an adult intensive care unit (for senior nurses/mentors)
- Lack of required nursing certifications or educational qualifications (for mentors)
- Inability to regularly access a smartphone with iOS/Android or a computer
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-mentoring programThe e-mentoring program is planned to last four weeks to facilitate the adaptation process of newly recruited nurses in intensive care units via the e-mentoring website. | Other | e-mentoring program |
Primary outcome
The Work Readiness
Time frame: At the beginning of the study and at study completion (an average of 6 months)
The Work Readiness Scale, developed to assess the job readiness of newly hired nurses, consists of 46 items and four subscales (job competence, social intelligence, organizational awareness, personal work characteristics) and uses a 10-point Likert scale. Items are scored from 1 (strongly disagree) to 10 (strongly agree), with a minimum score of 46 and a maximum of 460, where higher scores indicate higher job readiness among newly hired nurses.
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 25 Jun 2025.
- Background: PubMed 28898727Baldwin A, Mills J, Birks M, Budden L. Reconciling professional identity: A grounded theory of nurse academics' role modelling for undergraduate students. Nurse Educ Today. 2017 Dec;59:1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2017.08.010. Epub 2017 Sep 5.
- Results publication: PubMed 30257031Mansour M, Mattukoyya R. A Cross-Sectional Survey of British Newly Graduated Nurses' Experience of Organization Empowerment and of Challenging Unsafe Practices. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018 Oct 1;49(10):474-481. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20180918-08.
- Results publication: PubMed 18160861Latham CL, Hogan M, Ringl K. Nurses supporting nurses: creating a mentoring program for staff nurses to improve the workforce environment. Nurs Adm Q. 2008 Jan-Mar;32(1):27-39. doi: 10.1097/01.NAQ.0000305945.23569.2b.
- Results publication: PubMed 23848442Chen CM, Lou MF. The effectiveness and application of mentorship programmes for recently registered nurses: a systematic review. J Nurs Manag. 2014 May;22(4):433-42. doi: 10.1111/jonm.12102. Epub 2013 Jul 15.
- Results publication: PubMed 26725949Zhang Y, Qian Y, Wu J, Wen F, Zhang Y. The effectiveness and implementation of mentoring program for newly graduated nurses: A systematic review. Nurse Educ Today. 2016 Feb;37:136-44. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2015.11.027. Epub 2015 Dec 12.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The intention to share individual participant data (IPD) will be carefully considered and determined in alignment with ethical guidelines and privacy regulations. Given the sensitive nature of the data collected in this study, particularly related to healthcare professionals' personal and professional characteristics, any decision to share IPD will involve ensuring participant confidentiality and complying with relevant data protection laws, including informed consent agreements. Should the IPD be shared, it will be made available only to researchers with appropriate ethical approvals and for purposes directly related to advancing scientific knowledge in the field. The data sharing plan will be clearly outlined and shared with participants in the informed consent process, with a commitment to safeguarding their rights and privacy. The final decision will be made upon review of the data's sensitivity and the potential benefits of sharing it with the wider research community.
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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?
A study testing e-mentoring program in people with Healthy and Nurse, run by Merve BEKE 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 6 inclusion and 7 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 25 Jun 2025. 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?
The Work Readiness (time frame: At the beginning of the study and at study completion (an average of 6 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 NCT06739083, which also lists 5 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 Jun 2025.