A Professional Development Programme (ProDeveloP) for Newly Graduated Nurses

NCT06742047 | Completed Results

• 1 other identifier: 220065
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 101
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This clinical study aims to implement and evaluate a professional development programme (ProDeveloP) designed to facilitate the transition of newly graduated nurses (NGNs) into their new roles. NGNs face several challenges in the work environment and in developing their professional competencies. The aim is to support NGNs in a county hospital in central Sweden to facilitate their professional development. Data will be collected during the NGNs' first year through measures at week week 13 (for both arms) and quarterly (intervention grpoup). This will be combined with individual interviews and focus groups with NGNs, dialogue facilitators and managers.

Conditions

Professional Fulfillment; Professional Identity Formation; Professional Quality of Life; Support Program; Development; Nurse Role

Keywords

Introduction programme; Newly graduated nurses; Professional development; Role clarity; Task mastery; Stress; Recovery; Reflection; Social acceptance; Transition support; Dialogue group; Registered nurse; Focus group; Intervention; Interview; Intensive measures

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Role Clarity

  Role clarity, the professional development process in terms of gaining clarity about the responsibilities content and boundaries of the role, was measured with the Validated scale from the Questionnaire for Psychological and Social Factors at Work (QPS Nordic). A 5-point Likert scale was used with three items. During the last week, how did you feel about: 1. Having clearly defined goals? 2. You know what your responsibilities are? 3. You know exactly what is required of you at work? These items range from 'Very seldom or never (0)' to 'Very often or always' (4). The items were summed to between 0-12. Higher summed scores indicated better outcomes.

  The measurement was collected at one time point at thirteen weeks of participation in the ProDeveloP for the intervention group or in the prior introduction programme for the control group.

• Task Mastery

  Task mastery was measured with the validated scale from Swedish version of the Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (NSFS). A 5-point Likert scale was used with two items. 1. During the last week, have you felt that you have been able to fulfil even the most demanding tasks? 2. During the last week, have you felt that you have been good at doing your job? These items range from 'Very seldom or never (0)' to 'Very often or always' (4). The items were summed to between 0-8. Higher summed scores indicated better outcomes.

  The measurement was collected at one time point at thirteen weeks of participation in the ProDeveloP for the intervention group or in the prior introduction programme for the control group.

• Social Acceptance

  Social acceptance, of being integrated into the work group and belonging at work, was measured with the validated Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (NSFS). A 5-point Likert scale was used with two items. During the last week: I have felt that the people I work with have really cared about me? I have felt included in the work group?A 5-point lickert scale was used. These items range from 'Very seldom or never (0)' to 'Very often or always' (4). The items were summed to between 0-8. Higher summed scores indicated better outcomes.

  The measurement was collected at one time point at thirteen weeks of participation in the ProDeveloP for the intervention group or in the prior introduction programme for the control group.

• Stress

  Stress levels was measured with the validated Stress and Energy Questionnaire (SEQ). A 5-point Likert scale was used with three items. During the last week when you have been working, how often have you felt: 1. Tense? 2. Stressed? 3. Pressured? These items range from 'Very seldom or never (0)' to 'Very often or always' (4). The items were summed to between 0-12. Lower summed scores indicated better outcomes.

  The measurement was collected at one time point at thirteen weeks of participation in the ProDeveloP for the intervention group or in the prior introduction programme for the control group.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Job Satiscation

  Measured during months 4, 8 and 12 after enrollment of the intervention. No control group measurements are available for the secondary outcomes.

• Intentions to Leave

  Measured during months 4, 8 and 12 after enrollment of the intervention. No control group measurements are available for the secondary outcomes.

• Recovery

  Measured during months 4, 8 and 12 after enrollment of the intervention. No control group measurements are available for the secondary outcomes.

Study Arms (2)

Participating in the Professional development program (ProDeveloP)

EXPERIMENTAL

The group received the intervention of the Professional Development Programme (ProDeveloP). The planning of the ProDeveloP has been done in close collaboration with stakeholders within the hospital setting where the programme will be implemented. The programme includes face-to-face approaches from peer learning and e-learning modalities.

Behavioral: Professional development programme

Control group prior the intervention in 2022

NO INTERVENTION

The group did not receive the intervention but participated in the prior introduction programme in 2022 including 8 educational days.

Interventions

Professional development programme BEHAVIORAL

The professional development programme include dialogue groups facilitated by registered nurses (RN) who are expert and experienced supervisors that received a three day training before conducting the groups. Then including education days with joint lectures and simulations with experts in the field with experience. The programme provides NGNs with regular opportunities for reflection for learning from experiences of care to enhance personal and professional growth.

Participating in the Professional development program (ProDeveloP)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Registered nurses in Sweden employed as Newly Graduated Nurses (NGNs) in a county in central Sweden participating in the ProDeveloP, the intervention group.
• Registered nurses in Sweden employed as Newly Graduated Nurses (NGNs) in a county in central Sweden, NGNs participating in the introduction programme prior to the study, not participating in the ProDeveloP, the control group.
• Experienced registered nurses as facilitators for the dialogue groups for the NGNs in the intervention.
• Managers at the county hospital for the NGNs participating in the intervention.

You may not qualify if:

• Managers without NGNs participated in the intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Mälardalen University: lead
• Region Västmanland: collaborator
• AFA Insurance: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Mälardalens University

Västerås, 721 23, Sweden

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Lindblom M, Widarsson M, Sodersved Kallestedt ML, Letterstal A, Nilsson KW, Asp M, Hoglander J. Associations Between Participation in ProDeveloP and Newly Graduated Nurses' Stress and Professional Development When Transitioning into Practice. SAGE Open Nurs. 2026 Feb 9;12:23779608261421265. doi: 10.1177/23779608261421265. eCollection 2026 Jan-Dec.

  PMID: 41675920 RESULT

• Lindblom M, Hoglander J, Letterstal A, Sodersved Kallestedt ML, Asp M, Widarsson M. Reflection Supports Newly Graduated Nurses' Professional Development When Transitioning Into Practice. J Clin Nurs. 2025 Jul;34(7):2948-2960. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17772. Epub 2025 Apr 10.

  PMID: 40207698 RESULT

• Hoglander J, Lindblom M, Sodersved Kallestedt ML, Letterstal A, Asp M, Widarsson M. Implementing a Professional Development Programme (ProDeveloP) for Newly Graduated Nurses: A Study Protocol. Nurs Rep. 2025 Jul 2;15(7):243. doi: 10.3390/nursrep15070243.

  PMID: 40710938 DERIVED

Related Links

• Published study protocol

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Social Identification

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Social Behavior; Behavior

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Magdalena Lindblom
• Organization: Mälardalens University

magdalena.lindblom@mdu.se

0046702518694

Study Officials

• Margareta Asp, Professor

  Mälardalens University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: No
• Restrictive Agreement: No

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Two cohorts of NGNs received the ProDevelop intervention in 2023 and 2024. A control group in 2022 did not receive the intervention but the previous introduction programme.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 18, 2024
• First Posted: December 19, 2024
• Study Start: November 27, 2022
• Primary Completion: September 17, 2024
• Study Completion: October 1, 2025
• Last Updated: March 18, 2026
• Results First Posted: March 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

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