Central Venous Catheter Care Training for Pediatric Oncology Nurses

NCT07345598 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: FBU-YILDIZ-001
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The knowledge level of nurses regarding care techniques plays a crucial role in the prevention of central venous catheter-related infections. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of training on central venous catheter care (CVCC), provided to nurses caring for pediatric oncology patients, on their knowledge level and infection prevention behaviors. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of an educational program intended to enhance nurses' knowledge and practical skills in preventing CVC-related infections, thereby contributing to evidence-based practices that improve patient safety.

Conditions

Pediatric Cancer; Pediatric Oncology; Central Venous Catheter; Central Venous Catheter Placement; Central Venous Catheter Exit Site Infection

Keywords

Pediatric Nursing; Central venous catheter placement; Central Venous Catheter Exit Site Infection; Nurse training; hand hygiene; knowledge; infection prevention; clinical education; quasi-experimental study

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Infection Prevention Behaviors

  Measured by the Nurses' Observation Checklist for Infection Control and Prevention (19 items). Higher scores indicate better infection prevention practices. Nurses will be observed before and after the training.

  During the 4 weeks before training (baseline) and during the 4 weeks after completion of the training program

• Change in Knowledge Level of Nurses

  Measured by the Evidence-Based Guidelines Knowledge Test (10 questions). Higher scores indicate greater knowledge. Nurses will complete the test before and after the training.

  At baseline (pre-training) and on the same day immediately after completion of the training

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Post-Training Observation of Infection Prevention Behaviors

  At 4 weeks after completion of the training program

Study Arms (1)

Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive the central venous catheter care training program, including theoretical education, video demonstration, and hansd-on practice.

Other: CVC Care Training

Interventions

CVC Care Training OTHER

The intervention consists of an educational training program including a PowerPoint presentation, training video, and hands-on practice with a mannequin. Data collection tools include the Sociodemographic Information Form, the Evidence-Based Guidelines Knowledge Test, and the Nurses' Observation Questionnaire on Infection Control and Prevention.

Training Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Provided care to a pediatric oncology patient at least once
• Performed a procedure via a central venous catheter on a pediatric oncology patient
• Voluntarily signed the informed consent form

You may not qualify if:

• Not having previously performed a procedure via a central venous catheter

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fenerbahce University: lead
• Acibadem Maslak Hospital: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Acıbadem Maslak Hospital - Pediatric Oncology Unit

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms

Study Officials

• Yagmur Sancı, Assistant Professor

  Fenerbahce University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Emine Yildiz, Registered Nurse

CONTACT

+90 543 641 1944; emineyildiz@acibadem.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator, Nurse, Fenerbahce University

Model Details: All participants will receive central venous catheter care training follewed by evaluation of knowledge and infection prevention behaviors.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 12, 2025
• First Posted: January 15, 2026
• Study Start: January 22, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): May 22, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 22, 2026
• Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL
• Time Frame: 6 months after publication-5 years
• Access Criteria: De-identified IPD will be available to qualified researchers for academic and scientific purposes. Access will be granted upon reasonable request to the corresponding author, subject to approval of a research proposal and compliance with institutional ethical standards.

Locations

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