NCT05573503

Brief Summary

The purpose of the SexCan - WebEd Nurse study is to evaluate the effect of a five week online university course, "Bring it up - Assessment and support of patients' sexuality in cancer nursing", aimed at cancer nurses, on occupational self-efficacy and attitudes towards addressing sexuality with patients.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
18

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2022

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 3, 2022

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 10, 2022

Completed
4 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 14, 2022

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 31, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 31, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

March 13, 2023

Status Verified

March 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

October 3, 2022

Last Update Submit

March 10, 2023

Conditions

NeoplasmsNurse-Patient RelationsSexuality

Keywords

web based educationcancer nurses

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Change in Occupational Self-Efficacy (from baseline to 5 weeks post finished intervention)

    Measured with the "Short Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale". This instrument ranges from 6 to 36 points, where higher values indicate a higher grade of self-efficacy.

    At baseline and then 5 weeks post finished intervention.

  • Change in Occupational Self-Efficacy (from baseline to 19 weeks post finished intervention)

    Measured with the "Short Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale"

    At baseline and then 19 weeks post finished intervention.

  • Change in Attitudes towards addressing sexuality (from baseline to 5 weeks post finished intervention)

    Measured with the "Sexual Health - Extended Version - Swedish (PASH-Ext-S)". The instrument ranges from 27 to 135 points. Higher values indicate a higher degree of positive attitudes to addressing sexuality.

    At baseline and then 5 weeks post finished intervention.

  • Change in Attitudes towards addressing sexuality (from baseline to 19 weeks post finished intervention)

    Measured with the "Sexual Health - Extended Version - Swedish (PASH-Ext-S)"

    At baseline and then 19 weeks post finished intervention.

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Change in Knowledge about the influence of cancer on sexuality (from baseline to 5 weeks post finished intervention)

    At baseline and then 5 post finished intervention.

  • Change in Knowledge about the influence of cancer on sexuality (from baseline to 19 weeks post finished intervention)

    At baseline and then 19 weeks post finished intervention.

  • Change in Number of conversations with patients relating to sexuality (from baseline to 5 weeks post finished intervention)

    At baseline and then 5 weeks post finished intervention.

  • Change in Number of conversations with patients relating to sexuality (from baseline to 5 weeks post finished intervention)

    At baseline and then 19 weeks post finished intervention.

Study Arms (1)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants complete baseline assessments and are then assigned the intervention.

Other: Bring it up - Assessment and support of patients' sexuality in cancer nursing

Interventions

Bring it up - Assessment and support of patients' sexuality in cancer nursingOTHER

Participants will attend a five week online university course, "Bring it up - Assessment and support of patients' sexuality in cancer nursing". The course addresses theories and models about sexuality in relation to cancer illness, conversation techniques, models for addressing sensitive topics, methods for assessing the impact of cancer on sexuality, methods for preventing and treating sexual problems in relation to cancer, relevant nursing interventions for person-centred counselling about sexuality, and ethical aspects. The teaching consists of literature, online lectures, seminars, clinical practice, and written exams. A university certificate will be issued to participants who pass all exams.

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • \- Registered nurses working as a contact nurses in cancer care who are admitted to the intervention university course.

You may not qualify if:

  • \- N/A.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Karlstad University

Karlstad, Värmland County, 65188, Sweden

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

NeoplasmsSexuality

Interventions

Oncology Nursing

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sexual BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nursing CareHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Cecilia Olsson, PhD

    Karlstad University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD, Senior lecturer, associate professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 3, 2022

First Posted

October 10, 2022

Study Start

October 14, 2022

Primary Completion

March 31, 2024

Study Completion

March 31, 2024

Last Updated

March 13, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-03

Locations

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