Perception of Caring BehaviorsNCT07057180
The Impact of Intensive Care Nurses' Caring Behaviors on the Quality of Nursing Care
An observational study of Perception of Caring Behaviors and Quality of Nursing Care, run by Abant Izzet Baysal University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Brief Summary The purpose of this observational study is to find out whether the caring behaviors of intensive care nurses affect the quality of nursing care for adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Perception of Caring Behaviors, Quality of Nursing Care
- What is being tested?
- Observation by the Researcher and Self-evaluations by nurses and This involves nurses' self-assessment of their caregiving behaviors and perceptions
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 Oct 2025to 30 Jan 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 14 Days
- 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 to 90 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients aged 18 and above, admitted to the intensive care unit and meeting the study's inclusion criteria and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses
Who may be able to join
- Registered nurses who have been working in intensive care units for at least 3 months,
- Nurses who have provided both verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study,
- Nurses who are rotationally responsible for patient populations whose nursing care quality is assessed during 24-hour shifts.
- Patients aged 18 years or older,
- Patients whose legal guardians have provided verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study,
- Patients with a Foley catheter in place for a minimum of 14 days, as this duration is required to evaluate urinary catheter management quality,
- Patients who are intubated, mechanically ventilated, equipped with invasive catheters for nutrition and monitoring, and are fully dependent on nursing care.
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites
Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal Unıversıtesı
Bolu, 14100
Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health, Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital
Merkez, Bolu
About this study
Brief Summary The purpose of this observational study is to find out whether the caring behaviors of intensive care nurses affect the quality of nursing care for adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital.
The study aims to answer the following questions:
Read more
Do nurses' caring behaviors influence the quality of care that patients receive?
Are nurses' personal and professional characteristics related to their caring behaviors and the quality of care?
In this study:
Nurses will complete questionnaires about their caring behaviors and personal information.
The researcher will observe patients and assess the quality of care they receive.
The study will be conducted between June 1, 2025, and June 1, 2026. The results are expected to support training programs and improvement efforts to enhance nursing care quality in ICUs.
Read the detailed description
This observational study investigates whether the caring behaviors of intensive care nurses influence the quality of nursing care for adult patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital.
Nurses play a critical role in providing continuous, high-quality care to critically ill patients. Research suggests that nurses' behaviors and communication can significantly affect patient care experiences and outcomes.
Based on clinical observations, variations in the perceived quality of care have been noticed, especially during shift changes in the ICU. This study aims to assess both how nurses perceive their caring behaviors and how the quality of care is observed by the researcher.
Findings from the study are expected to help identify areas for improvement and inform potential training programs to enhance care quality, teamwork, and communication within ICU settings.
- Being tested
- Observation by the Researcher and Self-evaluations by nurses, This involves nurses' self-assessment of their caregiving behaviors and perceptions
- Keywords
- Perception of Caring Behaviors, Quality of Nursing Care, Intensive Care, Intensive Care Nurse
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Observation by the Researcher and Self-evaluations by nursesOther
Observation by the Researcher
This involves nurses' self-assessment of their caregiving behaviors and perceptionsBehavioural
This refers to the clinical observation performed by the nurse researcher
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses | Nurses who have been working in intensive care units for at least 3 months with a registered nurse title,
Nurses who have provided verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study,
Nurses who are rotationally responsible for patient populations whose care quality is evaluated during 24-hour shifts. Receives: Behavioral: This involves nurses' self-assessment of their caregiving behaviors and perceptions | |
| Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | Patients aged 18 years and older,
Patients whose legal representatives have provided verbal and written informed consent for participation,
Patients with a Foley catheter in place for a minimum of 14 days, as urine bag replacement is evaluated after this period,
Patients who are intubated, mechanically ventilated, possess invasive catheters for nutrition and monitoring, and are fully dependent on nursing care. Receives: Other: Observation by the Researcher and Self-evaluations by nurses |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Total score of the Caring Behaviors Inventory-24 (CBI-24) completed by ICU nurses
The CBI-24 consists of 24 items rated on a 6-point Likert scale (1 = Never, 6 = Always). Higher total scores indicate higher levels of self-perceived caring behaviors by ICU nurses. Due to the rotational shift system, all ICU nurses contribute to the care of multiple patients over time. Therefore, each nurse will complete the questionnaire only once during the study period to capture their overall perception of caring behaviors.
Measured: Each nurse will complete the questionnaire once during the study period
Secondary outcomes (1)
Total score of the "Quality of Nursing Care in Intensive Care Units Scale" assessed by the researcher through bedside observation
The scale includes 50 items rated on a 3-point Likert scale (0 = Not satisfactory, 2 = Highly satisfactory). Total scores range from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate better nursing care quality as assessed by the researcher.
Measured: Data collected during each patient's stay in the ICU
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jul 2025
- Study start10 Oct 2025
- Primary completion16 Jan 2026
- Study completion30 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Perception of Caring BehaviorsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Abant Izzet Baysal UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 14 Days
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Saadet Can Çiçek, Abant Izzet Baysal University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07057180
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AIBU-SBF-NSS-25
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 12 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 6 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The data will not be shared due to ethical considerations.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of Intensive Care Nurses' Caring Behaviors on the Quality of Nursing Care
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07057180
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AIBU-SBF-NSS-25
- Keywords
- Perception of Caring Behaviors, Quality of Nursing Care, Intensive Care, Intensive Care Nurse
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 16 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Jul 2025 (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.
Brief Summary The purpose of this observational study is to find out whether the caring behaviors of intensive care nurses affect the quality of nursing care for adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital.
The study aims to answer the following questions:
Do nurses' caring behaviors influence the quality of care that patients receive?
Are nurses' personal and professional characteristics related to their caring behaviors and the quality of care?
In this study:
Nurses will complete questionnaires about their caring behaviors and personal information.
The researcher will observe patients and assess the quality of care they receive.
The study will be conducted between June 1, 2025, and June 1, 2026. The results are expected to support training programs and improvement efforts to enhance nursing care quality in ICUs.
Detailed description
This observational study investigates whether the caring behaviors of intensive care nurses influence the quality of nursing care for adult patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Bolu Izzet Baysal State Hospital.
Nurses play a critical role in providing continuous, high-quality care to critically ill patients. Research suggests that nurses' behaviors and communication can significantly affect patient care experiences and outcomes.
Based on clinical observations, variations in the perceived quality of care have been noticed, especially during shift changes in the ICU. This study aims to assess both how nurses perceive their caring behaviors and how the quality of care is observed by the researcher.
Findings from the study are expected to help identify areas for improvement and inform potential training programs to enhance care quality, teamwork, and communication within ICU settings.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Target follow-up
- 14 Days
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses | – | Behavioral: This involves nurses' self-assessment of their caregiving behaviors and perceptionsNurses who have been working in intensive care units for at least 3 months with a registered nurse title, Nurses who have provided verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study, Nurses who are rotationally responsible for patient populations whose care quality is evaluated during 24-hour shifts. |
| Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | – | Other: Observation by the Researcher and Self-evaluations by nursesPatients aged 18 years and older, Patients whose legal representatives have provided verbal and written informed consent for participation, Patients with a Foley catheter in place for a minimum of 14 days, as urine bag replacement is evaluated after this period, Patients who are intubated, mechanically ventilated, possess invasive catheters for nutrition and monitoring, and are fully dependent on nursing care. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients aged 18 and above, admitted to the intensive care unit and meeting the study's inclusion criteria and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Registered nurses who have been working in intensive care units for at least 3 months,
- Nurses who have provided both verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study,
- Nurses who are rotationally responsible for patient populations whose nursing care quality is assessed during 24-hour shifts.
- Patients aged 18 years or older,
- Patients whose legal guardians have provided verbal and written informed consent to participate in the study,
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Observation by the Researcher and Self-evaluations by nursesObservation by the Researcher | Other | Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) |
| This involves nurses' self-assessment of their caregiving behaviors and perceptionsThis refers to the clinical observation performed by the nurse researcher | Behavioural | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses |
Primary outcome
Total score of the Caring Behaviors Inventory-24 (CBI-24) completed by ICU nurses
Time frame: Each nurse will complete the questionnaire once during the study period
The CBI-24 consists of 24 items rated on a 6-point Likert scale (1 = Never, 6 = Always). Higher total scores indicate higher levels of self-perceived caring behaviors by ICU nurses. Due to the rotational shift system, all ICU nurses contribute to the care of multiple patients over time. Therefore, each nurse will complete the questionnaire only once during the study period to capture their overall perception of caring behaviors.
1 secondary outcome
Total score of the "Quality of Nursing Care in Intensive Care Units Scale" assessed by the researcher through bedside observation
Time frame: Data collected during each patient's stay in the ICU
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 6 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The data will not be shared due to ethical considerations.
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.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Perception of Caring Behaviors and Quality of Nursing Care, run by Abant Izzet Baysal University at 2 sites 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 7 inclusion and 0 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 6 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites 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?
Total score of the Caring Behaviors Inventory-24 (CBI-24) completed by ICU nurses (time frame: Each nurse will complete the questionnaire once during the study period). 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 6 Feb 2026.