Paediatric OncologyNSSCEPNCT07175103
RCT to Evaluate the Efficacy of the NSSCEP in Reducing Burnout Among Jordanian Pediatric Oncology Nurses
A study testing Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) and General Technical Skills Program in people with Paediatric Oncology and Nurses, run by Universiti Putra Malaysia at 1 site in Jordan.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) can reduce burnout and occupational stress in Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does NSSCEP reduce symptoms of burnout in pediatric oncology nurses? 2. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Paediatric Oncology, Nurses, Burnout
- What is being tested?
- Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) and General Technical Skills Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteJordan
- Study dates
- Sep 2025to Nov 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- A registered nurse (RN) employed in a paediatric oncology unit in for at least 6 months.
- Willingness to participate in all aspects of the study, including interventions, questionnaires, and follow-up assessments.
- Ability to understand and communicate in English
- Have ability Self-reported experience of burnout related to their role as a paediatric oncology nurse.
- Nurses provide informed consent
Who cannot join
- Less than six months of experience in paediatric oncology
- Non-registered nurses (e.g., nursing assistants or technicians)
- Non-voluntary participation or inability to provide informed consent
- Inability to communicate in English
- Involvement in leadership roles or administrative positions
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Nurses' Self-Care Educational Programme (NSSCEP)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) can reduce burnout and occupational stress in Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does NSSCEP reduce symptoms of burnout in pediatric oncology nurses?
- Does NSSCEP improve stress management skills among pediatric oncology nurses? Researchers will compare nurses participating in the NSSCEP to a control group receiving a general technical skills program to see if NSSCEP reduces burnout and improves stress management.
Read more
Participants will:
- Attend four educational sessions over one month, focusing on stress recognition, coping strategies, and resilience-building techniques
- Complete weekly checklists to track their application of stress management skills
- Participate in pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess burnout and stress levels
Read the detailed description
Burnout and occupational stress are significant challenges for pediatric oncology nurses in Jordan, who face intense emotional and professional demands while caring for critically ill children. The Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) is designed to address this issue by equipping nurses with practical self-care strategies to enhance resilience and well-being. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the NSSCEP in reducing burnout and stress levels among Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses working in hospital settings.
The NSSCEP is a structured, four-session educational intervention delivered over several weeks. Each session focuses on evidence-based self-care techniques, including stress management, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and coping strategies tailored to the unique challenges of pediatric oncology nursing. The program is facilitated by trained professionals and includes interactive workshops, group discussions, and practical exercises to foster skill development. The study compares the NSSCEP intervention group to a control group receiving standard workplace support to assess its impact on nurse well-being.
This trial addresses a critical gap in workplace interventions for Jordanian nurses, where cultural and systemic factors may influence stress and burnout. By implementing the NSSCEP, the study seeks to provide a scalable model for supporting nurse mental health in high-stress specialties. The findings may inform hospital policies and future interventions to promote sustainable nursing practice in Jordan and similar settings.
- Conditions
- Paediatric Oncology, Nurses, Burnout, Occupational Stress, Self Care
- Being tested
- Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP), General Technical Skills Program
- Medical subject headings
- Burnout, Psychological, Occupational Stress
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP)Behavioural
A control intervention consisting of four 1-hour sessions over one month, focusing on general technical skills relevant to pediatric oncology nursing (e.g., procedural updates, equipment use). The program does not include stress management content. Participants complete weekly checklists and pre- and post-intervention surveys to measure burnout and stress levels.
General Technical Skills ProgramOther
A control program with four 1-hour sessions over one month, focusing on technical skills (e.g., procedural updates, equipment use) without stress management content. Includes weekly checklists and pre/post surveys to measure burnout and stress.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Stress Self-Care Education Group | Experimental | Participants in this arm will receive the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP), consisting of four educational sessions over one month focused on stress recognition, coping strategies, and resilience-building techniques. Participants will also complete weekly checklists and pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess burnout and stress levels. Receives: Behavioral: Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) |
| Technical Skills Education Group | Placebo comparator | Participants in this arm will receive a general technical skills program unrelated to stress management, delivered over one month in four sessions. Participants will also complete weekly checklists and pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess burnout and stress levels. Receives: Other: General Technical Skills Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Reduction in Burnout Symptoms, improve Job satisfaction and missed nursing care
This study evaluates the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) for Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses. The four-week program includes workshops on stress management, mindfulness, and coping strategies to reduce burnout and enhance well-being. Burnout, job satisfaction, and missed nursing care are assessed using validated tools: Professional Quality of Life Scale, Nurse Job Satisfaction Scale, and MISSCARE Survey. Higher scores indicate better outcomes. The study aims to support nurse mental health and improve care quality in Jordanian hospitals.
Measured: Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (at 4 weeks, following completion of the educational sessions).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Sep 2025
- Study startSep 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completionNov 2025 (estimated)
- Study completionNov 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Paediatric OncologyStudies 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fadi Musa Yousef Abu Suqair, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Investigators
- Soh K Lam, Prof, Study director, Universiti Putra Malaysia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07175103
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 10/2025/10411
- Other IDs
- Prof Soh Kim Lam, Dr. Faiq Algbour, IRB-JUH, IRB
- Acronym
- NSSCEP
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 26 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 16 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Wei H. The development of an evidence-informed Convergent Care Theory: Working together to achieve optimal health outcomes. Int J Nurs Sci. 2021 Dec 21;9(1):11-25. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2021.12.009. eCollection 2022 Jan.
PubMed 35079601Wei H, Hardin SR, Watson J. A unitary caring science resilience-building model: Unifying the human caring theory and research-informed psychology and neuroscience evidence. Int J Nurs Sci. 2020 Nov 24;8(1):130-135. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2020.11.003. eCollection 2021 Jan 10.
PubMed 33575453Wei H, Kifner H, Dawes ME, Wei TL, Boyd JM. Self-care Strategies to Combat Burnout Among Pediatric Critical Care Nurses and Physicians. Crit Care Nurse. 2020 Apr 1;40(2):44-53. doi: 10.4037/ccn2020621.
PubMed 32236429
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Nurses' Self-Care Educational Programme (NSSCEP)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07175103
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NSSCEP / 10/2025/10411
- Conditions
- Paediatric Oncology, Nurses, Burnout, Occupational Stress, Self Care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Universiti Putra MalaysiaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Nov 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 16 Sep 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.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) can reduce burnout and occupational stress in Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does NSSCEP reduce symptoms of burnout in pediatric oncology nurses?
- Does NSSCEP improve stress management skills among pediatric oncology nurses? Researchers will compare nurses participating in the NSSCEP to a control group receiving a general technical skills program to see if NSSCEP reduces burnout and improves stress management.
Participants will:
- Attend four educational sessions over one month, focusing on stress recognition, coping strategies, and resilience-building techniques
- Complete weekly checklists to track their application of stress management skills
- Participate in pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess burnout and stress levels
Detailed description
Burnout and occupational stress are significant challenges for pediatric oncology nurses in Jordan, who face intense emotional and professional demands while caring for critically ill children. The Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) is designed to address this issue by equipping nurses with practical self-care strategies to enhance resilience and well-being. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the NSSCEP in reducing burnout and stress levels among Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses working in hospital settings.
The NSSCEP is a structured, four-session educational intervention delivered over several weeks. Each session focuses on evidence-based self-care techniques, including stress management, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and coping strategies tailored to the unique challenges of pediatric oncology nursing. The program is facilitated by trained professionals and includes interactive workshops, group discussions, and practical exercises to foster skill development. The study compares the NSSCEP intervention group to a control group receiving standard workplace support to assess its impact on nurse well-being.
This trial addresses a critical gap in workplace interventions for Jordanian nurses, where cultural and systemic factors may influence stress and burnout. By implementing the NSSCEP, the study seeks to provide a scalable model for supporting nurse mental health in high-stress specialties. The findings may inform hospital policies and future interventions to promote sustainable nursing practice in Jordan and similar settings.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Stress Self-Care Education Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP)Participants in this arm will receive the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP), consisting of four educational sessions over one month focused on stress recognition, coping strategies, and resilience-building techniques. Participants will also complete weekly checklists and pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess burnout and stress levels. |
| Technical Skills Education Group | Placebo comparator | Other: General Technical Skills ProgramParticipants in this arm will receive a general technical skills program unrelated to stress management, delivered over one month in four sessions. Participants will also complete weekly checklists and pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess burnout and stress levels. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- A registered nurse (RN) employed in a paediatric oncology unit in for at least 6 months.
- Willingness to participate in all aspects of the study, including interventions, questionnaires, and follow-up assessments.
- Ability to understand and communicate in English
- Have ability Self-reported experience of burnout related to their role as a paediatric oncology nurse.
- Nurses provide informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Less than six months of experience in paediatric oncology
- Non-registered nurses (e.g., nursing assistants or technicians)
- Non-voluntary participation or inability to provide informed consent
- Inability to communicate in English
- Involvement in leadership roles or administrative positions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP)A control intervention consisting of four 1-hour sessions over one month, focusing on general technical skills relevant to pediatric oncology nursing (e.g., procedural updates, equipment use). The program does not include stress management content. Participants complete weekly checklists and pre- and post-intervention surveys to measure burnout and stress levels. | Behavioural | Stress Self-Care Education Group |
| General Technical Skills ProgramA control program with four 1-hour sessions over one month, focusing on technical skills (e.g., procedural updates, equipment use) without stress management content. Includes weekly checklists and pre/post surveys to measure burnout and stress. | Other | Technical Skills Education Group |
Primary outcome
Reduction in Burnout Symptoms, improve Job satisfaction and missed nursing care
Time frame: Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (at 4 weeks, following completion of the educational sessions).
This study evaluates the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) for Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses. The four-week program includes workshops on stress management, mindfulness, and coping strategies to reduce burnout and enhance well-being. Burnout, job satisfaction, and missed nursing care are assessed using validated tools: Professional Quality of Life Scale, Nurse Job Satisfaction Scale, and MISSCARE Survey. Higher scores indicate better outcomes. The study aims to support nurse mental health and improve care quality in Jordanian hospitals.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Sep 2025.
- Background: PubMed 35079601Wei H. The development of an evidence-informed Convergent Care Theory: Working together to achieve optimal health outcomes. Int J Nurs Sci. 2021 Dec 21;9(1):11-25. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2021.12.009. eCollection 2022 Jan.
- Background: PubMed 33575453Wei H, Hardin SR, Watson J. A unitary caring science resilience-building model: Unifying the human caring theory and research-informed psychology and neuroscience evidence. Int J Nurs Sci. 2020 Nov 24;8(1):130-135. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2020.11.003. eCollection 2021 Jan 10.
- Background: PubMed 32236429Wei H, Kifner H, Dawes ME, Wei TL, Boyd JM. Self-care Strategies to Combat Burnout Among Pediatric Critical Care Nurses and Physicians. Crit Care Nurse. 2020 Apr 1;40(2):44-53. doi: 10.4037/ccn2020621.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Soh K Lam, Prof study director
Universiti Putra Malaysia
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) and General Technical Skills Program in people with Paediatric Oncology and Nurses, run by Universiti Putra Malaysia at 1 site in Jordan.
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 5 inclusion and 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Sep 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 Jordan. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact FADI MY ABUSUQAIR, Dr (+962780462337, abusuqair@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Reduction in Burnout Symptoms, improve Job satisfaction and missed nursing care (time frame: Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (at 4 weeks, following completion of the educational sessions).). 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 NCT07175103, which also lists 3 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 16 Sep 2025.