RESILIENCE-BUILDING INTERVENTION for EMERGENCY NURSES IN PALESTINIAN HOSPITALS

NCT07703319 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2026421-16646
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 140
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this quasi-experimental clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of a culturally adapted, six-week resilience-building programme on psychological well-being and clinical performance in emergency nurses working in Palestinian hospitals. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the six-week resilience-building programme improve the psychological well-being of emergency nurses? Does the intervention enhance their Advanced Life Support (ALS) performance during a simulation-based assessment? Researchers will compare the intervention group receiving the resilience-building programme to a non-equivalent control group to see if the intervention leads to significant improvements in adaptive coping, mental health, and simulated clinical performance. Participants will: Participate in a six-week resilience-building programme integrating cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness, stress inoculation training, and mental rehearsal (intervention group only). Complete validated questionnaires to measure psychological well-being and resilience before and after the study period. Complete a standardized, high-fidelity simulated scenario to assess their Advanced Life Support (ALS) clinical performance.

Conditions

Resilience, Psychological

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Psychological well-being and resilience score

  Psychological resilience is measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10). The scale consists of 10 items. The total score is calculated by summing all item scores. The total score ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 40. Higher scores indicate greater psychological resilience and better adaptive coping.

  Baseline and Week 6

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Clinical Performance Percentage

  Clinical performance is assessed during a simulated Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia scenario using the CPR Performance Assessment Checklist Based on AHA Guidelines. The assessment evaluates 15 critical actions. The total score is calculated as a percentage, ranging from 0% to 100%. Higher scores indicate better clinical performance and adherence to standard protocols, with scores of 90% or above categorized as "Excellent

  Baseline and Week 6

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Psychological Distress (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress) Scores

  Baseline and Week 6

Study Arms (2)

Resilience-Building Programme

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive the culturally adapted, six-week resilience-building programme.

Behavioral: Culturally Adapted Resilience-building Programme

Standard Practice

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm will not receive the resilience-building programme and will continue with their standard practice

Interventions

Culturally Adapted Resilience-building Programme BEHAVIORAL

A six-week programme integrating cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness, stress inoculation training, and mental rehearsal. The programme is specifically adapted for the Palestinian emergency nursing context to enhance adaptive coping mechanisms and psychological well-being.

Resilience-Building Programme

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 23 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Registered nurses currently employed in the Emergency Department of the selected Palestinian hospitals.
• Nurses working full-time Willingness to commit to the 6-week intervention program and complete all simulation-based assessments.
• Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Nurses who have participated in formal resilience or stress management training programs within the past year.
• Nurses currently receiving medical or psychological treatment for diagnosed mental health conditions.
• Nurses with physical or medical conditions that prohibit them from performing Advanced Life Support (ALS) chest compressions during the simulation assessment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nablus University for Vocational and Technical Education: lead

Study Sites (1)

Saqr

Nablus, West Bank, 00970, Palestinian Territories

Location

Central Study Contacts

Saqr Moufeed Alkorom

CONTACT

+972598601546; saqer.al-qoroum@nu-vte.edu.ps

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD Candidate

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 9, 2026
• First Posted: July 14, 2026
• Study Start: July 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2026
• Last Updated: July 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)