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Conditions

Hospital Readmissions Perceptions of Caring

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

Nurse Caring Behaviors (Patient-Perceived)
Assessed using a validated patient questionnaire, the five-item Watson's Caritas of Human Caring (WCHC) - At discharge (T0), and follow-ups at T1 and T2
2 months
Sustained Change in Nurses' Caring Communication Skills (Self-Reported)
Measured using a nurse self-report 18-item survey, the Health Professionals Skills Scale (HP-CSS). Change in nurse scores between T0, T1, and T2 to evaluate long-term impact. - From baseline to 1 month post-intervention (T0 to T2)
2 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

30-day Hospital Readmission Rate
2 months

Study Arms (2)

Communication Coaching + S.M.A.R.T. Discharge Tool

EXPERIMENTAL

Nurses in this group will receive caring communication coaching (2 CEUs) and implement the S.M.A.R.T. discharge tool. Outcomes will be assessed at T0, T1 (4 weeks), and T2 (1 month post-T1).

Other: Communication CoachingBehavioral: Implement S.M.A.R.T. Discharge Tool

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Nurses in this group will continue standard discharge practices without coaching or the S.M.A.R.T. tool. Outcomes will be assessed at the same time points (T0, T1, T2).

Interventions

Communication CoachingOther

Nurses in this group will receive caring communication coaching (2 CEUs).

Communication Coaching + S.M.A.R.T. Discharge Tool

Implement S.M.A.R.T. Discharge ToolBehavioral

Implement the S.M.A.R.T. discharge tool.

Communication Coaching + S.M.A.R.T. Discharge Tool

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+

Sexall

Healthy VolunteersYes

Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

Works at Baptist Health South Florida hospital system and provides direct bedside patient care.
Have an active Florida Nurses license.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Florida Atlantic University
Othercollaborator
Baptist Health South Florida
Otherlead

Study Sites (1)

Baptist Hospital of Miami

Miami, Florida, 33176, United States

Enrollment

335 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 8, 2025

First Posted

August 22, 2025

Study Start

February 15, 2026

Actual (reported)

Nurse Caring Communication Engagement

Brief Summary

Registry Overview

Trial Relationships

Study Timeline

First Submitted

First Posted

Study Start

Primary Completion

Study Completion

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

Study Arms (2)

Communication Coaching + S.M.A.R.T. Discharge Tool

Control Group

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if:

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Enrollment

Study Design

Study Record Dates

You may not qualify if:

Data Sharing

Source record

Locations

Brief Summary

Registry Overview

Trial Relationships

Related Scientific Literature

Study Timeline

First Submitted

First Posted

Study Start

Primary Completion

Study Completion

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

Study Arms (2)

Communication Coaching + S.M.A.R.T. Discharge Tool

Control Group

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if:

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Enrollment

Study Design

Study Record Dates

You may not qualify if:

Data Sharing

Source record

Locations