A study to examine the caring efficacy of nurses
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN87804744 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN87804744 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | Proposal_Caring project_version 1_2.4.2019 |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Funder | Nethersole Institute of Continuing Holistic Health Education (NICHE) |
- Submission date
- 05/05/2020
- Registration date
- 12/05/2020
- Last edited
- 10/05/2022
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
A supportive ethical climate and ethical sensitivity are essential for nurses to understand the vulnerability of and discern the caring needs of their care recipients. However, the impact of contextual and personal factors on the caring efficacy of nurses from an ethical perspective has not received research attention. The aims of this study are to investigate the associations between ethical climate and the caring efficacy of nurses, as well as the mediating role of ethical sensitivity in this association.
Who can participate?
Enrolled nurses or registered nurses who work as full-time nursing staff
What does the study involve?
A total of 191 participants will be recruited by random sampling from two hospitals. Participants will complete a set of online questionnaires to examine the associations between ethical climate and the caring efficacy of nurses and the mediating role of ethical sensitivity.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The associations of ethical climate and ethical sensitivity with caring efficacy of nurses revealed from this study will guide ways to cultivate a conducive environment and strengthen the caring competency of nurses. The results of this study will enable evidence-based caring practice for providing holistic care and improving quality of care. There is no potential risk of participating in this study.
Where is the study run from?
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
May 2020 to April 2021
Who is funding the study?
Nethersole Institute of Continuing Holistic Health Education (Hong Kong)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Fiona Tang
wktang@cuhk.edu.hk
Contact information
Public
Room 628, 6/F, Esther Lee Building
Shatin, New Territories
Hong Kong
NA
Hong Kong
 ORCID ID |
0000-0001-7457-7820 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +852 (0)3943 4235 |
| wktang@cuhk.edu.hk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Observational |
|---|---|
| Study design | Descriptive correlational study with a cross-sectional design |
| Secondary study design | Cross sectional study |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Impacts of the ethical climate of the clinical environment and ethical sensitivity of nurses on their caring efficacy |
| Study objectives | There are two objectives in the study: 1. To examine the association of ethical climate of clinical environment and ethical sensitivity of nurses with their caring efficacy 2. To investigate the mediation effect of ethical sensitivity on the association between ethical climate and caring efficacy |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 25/09/2019, Joint Chinese University of Hong Kong and New Territories East Cluster Research Ethics Committee (8/F, Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong; +852 (0)3505 3935; crec@cuhk.edu.hk), ref: 2019.226 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Caring efficacy of nurses |
| Intervention | Participants will be randomly selected from two local hospitals. The complete list of eligible nurses affiliated to the hospitals will be used to compile a sample frame for random selection of participants. Participants will complete a set of online questionnaires, which consists of three scales: Hospital Ethical Climate Survey, Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire-Revised and Caring Efficacy Scale. The approach of Baron and Kenny will be adopted to examine the associations between ethical climate and caring efficacy of nurses and the mediating role of ethical sensitivity. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. Nurses’ appraisal of ethical climate of clinical environment measured using Hospital Ethical Climate Survey (HECS) at a single timepoint |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
There are no secondary outcome measures |
| Completion date | 30/04/2021 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Health professional |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 191 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Enrolled Nurses or Registered Nurses 2. Work as full-time nursing staff 3. Consent to participate in the study |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not meet inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 15/05/2020 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2020 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Hong Kong
Study participating centres
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Other |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated and/or analysed during the current study during this study will be included in the subsequent results publication. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
10/05/2022: The intention to publish date was changed from 30/04/2022 to 31/01/2022.
11/05/2020: Trial's existence confirmed by Joint Chinese University of Hong Kong and New Territories East Cluster Research Ethics Committee.
