NCT05446844

Brief Summary

the study aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing a nurse caring behavior (NCB) protocol on postoperative cardiac patient satisfaction.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2019

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2019

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2020

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 22, 2022

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 7, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

July 7, 2022

Status Verified

July 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

June 22, 2022

Last Update Submit

July 1, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

Cardiac patientNurse caring behaviorsSatisfaction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • Patient satisfaction with Intensive care unit admission and orientation processes based on caring behaviors questionnaire:

    The questionnaire includes statement items on nursing interventions based on nurse caring behaviors related to admission and orientation process such as (Nurses welcoming and identify themselves to the patients, Orientation provided by the nurse regarding time, place, and person and Orientation provided by the nurse regarding nursing activities that will be done). Each statement item was rated on a dichotomous scale of (satisfied, dissatisfied) after the researcher asked the patients to report whether they were satisfied with the care provided. Each statement item was scored as follows: satisfied = 1 and dissatisfied = 0.

    At the end of the second postoperative day

  • Patient satisfaction with physical care based on caring behaviors questionnaire:

    The questionnaire includes statement items on nursing interventions based on nurse caring behaviors related to physical care which was provided to the patients such as (The manner at which nurses talk to patients, The ability of nurses to establish realistic goals, Responding to patient complaints, Nurse's helpfulness Nurses' availability, Praising the patients for performing activities). Each statement item was rated on a dichotomous scale of (satisfied, dissatisfied) after the researcher asked the patients to report whether they were satisfied with the care provided. Each statement item was scored as follows: satisfied = 1 and dissatisfied = 0.

    At the end of the second postoperative day

  • Patient satisfaction with psychological care based on caring behaviors questionnaire.

    The questionnaire includes statement items on nursing interventions based on nurse caring behaviors related to psychological care which was provided to the patients such as (Dealing with patients and providing enthusiasm, Level of confidentiality that nurses provided to patients, Always repeating statements that instilled hope). Each statement item was rated on a dichotomous scale of (satisfied, dissatisfied) after the researcher asked the patients to report whether they were satisfied with the care provided. Each statement item was scored as follows: satisfied = 1 and dissatisfied = 0.

    At the end of the second postoperative day

  • Patient satisfaction with social interaction based on caring behaviors questionnaire.

    The questionnaire includes statement items on nursing interventions based on nurse caring behaviors related to social interaction between patient and nurse such as (Duration of time nurses' spent with patients, Maintaining a cheerful disposition, Making patients feel at home, Nurse's ability to provide verbal reassurance, Nurse's ability to use the eye-to-eye contact with the patient). Each statement item was rated on a dichotomous scale of (satisfied, dissatisfied) after the researcher asked the patients to report whether they were satisfied with the care provided. Each statement item was scored as follows: satisfied = 1 and dissatisfied = 0.

    At the end of the second postoperative day

  • Patient satisfaction with health teaching based on caring behaviors questionnaire.

    The questionnaire includes statement items on nursing interventions based on nurse caring behaviors related to health teaching which was provided to the patients such as (Information provided by the nurse regarding diagnosis, your rights, and treatment plan, Information provided by the nurse regarding postoperative activity, Information provided by the nurse regarding diagnostic procedures, Feasibility and clearness of the information provided by the nurse, Time at which the nurse provided information was enough and suitable for the patient). Each statement item was rated on a dichotomous scale of (satisfied, dissatisfied) after the researcher asked the patients to report whether they were satisfied with the care provided. Each statement item was scored as follows: satisfied = 1 and dissatisfied = 0.

    At the end of the second postoperative day

  • Patient satisfaction with maintaining a safe healing environment based on caring behaviors questionnaire

    The questionnaire includes statement items on nursing interventions based on nurse caring behaviors related to maintaining a safe healing environment such as (Availability of comfort measures, such as lighting, noise control, and adequate blankets, Cleanliness and ventilation of the intensive care unit, Adequacy of sleeping time, Keeping patients away from unpleasant scenes, Availability glasses, hearing aids, and familiar objects). Each statement item was rated on a dichotomous scale of (satisfied, dissatisfied) after the researcher asked the patients to report whether they were satisfied with the care provided. Each statement item was scored as follows: satisfied = 1 and dissatisfied = 0.

    At the end of the second postoperative day

Study Arms (2)

A protocol group

EXPERIMENTAL

A protocol group received a nurse caring behavior protocol by the researcher

Other: A nurse caring behavior protocol

A control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A control group received routine nursing care by the staff nurse

Other: Routine nursing care

Interventions

Nursing interventions based on caring behaviors protocol was provided as follows: * Caring behaviors during ICU admission and orientation processes included orienting patients to time, place, and person. * Caring behaviors during physical care informing patients regarding the purpose and expected duration of mechanical ventilator use. * Caring behaviors during psychological care included offering religious sound meditation. * Caring behaviors during social interaction included maintaining eye contact during nurse-patient interaction. * Caring behaviors during health teaching included providing health teaching for patients. * Caring behaviors during maintaining a safe healing environment included providing patients with an explanation regarding nursing activities.

A protocol group

Routine nursing care was concentrated mainly on hard skills of physically demanding care such as monitoring vital signs.

A control group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Underwent cardiac surgery.

You may not qualify if:

  • Unstable hemodynamics (systolic blood pressure less than 90).
  • Uncontrolled dysrhythmias.
  • Hemorrhage.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
  • Chronic respiratory diseases.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Alexandria University

Alexandria, 21548, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (3)

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    PMID: 7729643BACKGROUND
  • Salimi S, Tarbiat S. Predictors and priority of caring behaviours in intensive care units. Nurs Crit Care. 2021 Nov;26(6):523-530. doi: 10.1111/nicc.12590. Epub 2021 Jan 25.

    PMID: 33496010BACKGROUND
  • Karabey T. Reflection of nurses' moral intelligence levels on care behaviors. Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2022 Oct;58(4):1622-1631. doi: 10.1111/ppc.12970. Epub 2021 Nov 24.

    PMID: 34820855BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Patient SatisfactionPersonal Satisfaction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Treatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth BehaviorBehavior

Study Officials

  • Alexandria University

    Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 22, 2022

First Posted

July 7, 2022

Study Start

October 1, 2019

Primary Completion

May 1, 2020

Study Completion

May 1, 2020

Last Updated

July 7, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations