NCT07589673

Brief Summary

This study aims to develop and evaluate an online shared decision-making (SDM) educational program for nurses and patients with chronic diseases. Shared decision-making is a process in which healthcare professionals and patients make health-related decisions together based on the best available evidence and the patient's values and preferences. The study includes an evaluation phase. In the evaluation phase, the program will be tested among nurses working in general hospitals and adults with chronic diseases living in the community. Outcomes related to shared decision-making will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the 4-week program, and 1 month later. The study is expected to improve shared decision-making competence, experience, and preparedness among both nurses and patients.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
288

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
11mo left

Started May 2026

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress4%
May 2026Apr 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 10, 2026

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 10, 2026

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 15, 2026

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 10, 2026

Expected
9 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 3, 2027

Last Updated

May 15, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

May 10, 2026

Last Update Submit

May 10, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Shared decision-makingChronic diseaseOnline educationDecision support

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in nurses' shared decision-making competence

    Nurses' shared decision-making competence will be assessed using a shared decision-making competency scale for nurses. The primary analysis will compare changes in scores between baseline and post-intervention assessments in the intervention and control groups.

    Baseline, immediately after the 4-week intervention, and 1 month after the first post-intervention assessment

  • Change in patients' shared decision-making experience

    Patients' shared decision-making experience will be assessed using the 9-item Shared Decision Making Questionnaire (SDM-Q-9). The primary analysis will compare changes in scores between baseline and post-intervention assessments in the intervention and control groups.

    Baseline, immediately after the 4-week intervention, and 1 month after the first post-intervention assessment

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Change in nurses' shared decision-making experience

    Baseline, immediately after the 4-week intervention, and 1 month after the first post-intervention assessment

  • Change in patients' decisional conflict

    Baseline, immediately after the 4-week intervention, and 1 month after the first post-intervention assessment

  • Change in shared decision-making knowledge

    Baseline and immediately after the 4-week intervention

  • Preparation for decision making after the intervention

    Immediately after the 4-week intervention and 1 month after the first post-intervention assessment

Study Arms (2)

Online SDM Educational Program Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive access to a web-based shared decision-making educational program tailored for nurses or patients with chronic diseases for 4 weeks.

Behavioral: Online Shared Decision-Making Educational Program for NursesBehavioral: Online Shared Decision-Making Educational Program for Patients With Chronic Diseases

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will be provided access to publicly available comparison materials during the 4-week study period.

Behavioral: General Communication Education for NursesBehavioral: General Health Information for Patients With Chronic Diseases

Interventions

The nurse program is a 4-week web-based shared decision-making educational program for nurses working in general hospitals. It is designed to enhance nurses' knowledge and skills in shared decision-making, decision support, and patient communication through self-directed online learning.

Online SDM Educational Program Group

The patient program is a 4-week web-based shared decision-making educational program for adults with chronic diseases. It is designed to support patients in participating in shared decision-making by helping them prepare for decisions, explore options, and clarify their values and preferences.

Online SDM Educational Program Group

The control condition consists of access to publicly available communication-related educational materials, such as those provided by the Nursing Human Resources Employment Education Center.

Control Group

The control condition consists of access to publicly available health management information, such as that provided by the National Health Information Portal.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Registered nurses currently providing direct patient care in participating general hospitals
  • Able to understand the purpose and procedures of the study and provide informed consent
  • Able to use a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the online program

You may not qualify if:

  • Not currently engaged in direct patient care
  • Unable to clearly express willingness to participate
  • Unable to complete the educational program or questionnaires because of technical or language limitations
  • Adults aged 19 years or older living in the community
  • Diagnosed with one or more chronic diseases requiring ongoing management, including but not limited to hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, arthritis, chronic respiratory disease, or cardiovascular disease, with at least 3 months elapsed since diagnosis
  • Able to understand the purpose and procedures of the study and provide informed consent
  • Able to read and respond to survey questions
  • Able to use a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the online program
  • Cognitive impairment or communication problems that make participation difficult
  • Unable to complete the educational program or questionnaires because of technical or language limitations

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Chungnam National University

Daejeon, 35015, South Korea

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Disease

Interventions

Nurses

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Disease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Health PersonnelHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: A parallel-group cluster-randomized two-arm controlled trial comparing the intervention with a control condition among nurses and patients with chronic diseases.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Dean, College of Nursing, Chungnam National University

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 10, 2026

First Posted

May 15, 2026

Study Start

May 10, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 10, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 3, 2027

Last Updated

May 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations