NCT06012539

Brief Summary

The main goal of this study was to understand the perceptions of nurses who cared for patients with Covid-19 at the onset of the pandemic in Northeast USA. Private interviews were held three times with each participant, over the period of 18 months. The interviews were examined for common themes and expressions used by nurses to describe such topics as their professional image, memories, and advise to other nurses.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
41

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2020

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 22, 2020

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 18, 2021

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 27, 2022

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 23, 2023

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 25, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

September 6, 2023

Status Verified

September 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

August 23, 2023

Last Update Submit

September 1, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

nurses, interviews, caring for patients with Covid-19

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • A longitudinal study of clinical nurses caring for hospitalized adults with Covid -19

    41 nurses were interviewed three times to explore perceptions of caring for patients with Covid-19

    18 months

Interventions

Interviews were held with participants at three different time points, approximately six months apart. Interviews were taped and analyzed for common themes.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

RNs employed at the participating facility, cared for adult patients with Covid-19 in March-April 2020, consenting, participated in three private interviews (taped) over a period of 18 months.

You may qualify if:

  • RN employed by facility; cared for adult patients with Covid-19 from March - April 2000, consenting

You may not qualify if:

  • not employed as an RN; did not care for patients with Covid-19 from March-April 2000 at designated facility, does not agree to consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Morristown Medical Center

Morristown, New Jersey, 07960, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Interviews as Topic

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public Health

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD, RN, Manager, Nursing Research

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 23, 2023

First Posted

August 25, 2023

Study Start

May 22, 2020

Primary Completion

August 18, 2021

Study Completion

December 27, 2022

Last Updated

September 6, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

There is no plan to share individual data because of the confidentiality of this study. A summary of findings will be disseminated by presentation and/or publications.

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