Prediction of occupational stress in Japanese novice nurses
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN17516023 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN17516023 |
| Protocol serial number | No |
| Sponsor | Kagoshima University |
| Funder | Kagoshima University |
- Submission date
- 06/12/2016
- Registration date
- 07/12/2016
- Last edited
- 29/11/2017
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Job-related stress (occupational stress) is a key cause of employee resignations, and so the early identification of individuals prone to such stress is important. This study will look at novice nurses working in a Japanese hospital, in order to try to evaluate potential predictors of susceptibility to occupational stress in Japanese novice nurses. The aim of this study is to look at possible predictors of job-realted stress in novice nurses in Japan.
Who can participate?
New female employees at Kagoshima University Hospital.
What does the study involve?
At the time of job entry, participants undergo a physical examination and provide a urine sample. In addition, they complete a number of questionnaires to measure their job-related stress and general mental health. Five months later, participants complete the same measures to find out if there has been any change.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
There are no direct benefits or risks involved with participating.
Where is the study run from?
Kagoshima University Hospital (Japan)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
November 2014 to October 2015
Who is funding the study?
Kagoshima University (Japan)
Who is the main contact?
Professor Masahisa Horiuchi
Contact information
Public
Kagoshima University
8-35-1 Sakuragaoka
Kagoshima
890-8544
Japan
Study information
| Primary study design | Observational |
|---|---|
| Study design | Single-centre observational cohort study |
| Secondary study design | Cohort study |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Potential predictors of susceptibility to occupational stress in Japanese novice nurses - A pilot study |
| Study objectives | The aim of this study is to find the predictors for susceptibility to occupational stress in Japanese novice nurses. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Institutional Review Committee of Kagoshima University Hospital, 06/01/2015, ref: 26-161 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Mental health conditions |
| Intervention | Participants undergo physical health examinations, provide a urine sample which is tested for ion concentrations (e.g. Na, K, P, Mg, Ca and Cl), and complete a lifestyle questionnaire at the time of job entry. Participants also complete a Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (BJSQ), related to mental health status, at job entry and 5 months post-entry. Psychological stress, somatic symptoms, and combined BJSQ scores are also measured at job entry and 5 months post-entry. |
| Intervention type | |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Degree of occupational stress is measured using the Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (BJSQ) at job entry and 5 months post-entry. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
No secondary outcome measures |
| Completion date | 31/10/2015 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Health professional |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | Female |
| Target sample size at registration | 62 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. New employee in a University Hospital 2. Female |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not answering the questionnaire |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/04/2015 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/10/2015 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Japan
Study participating centre
Kagoshima
8908544
Japan
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are/will be available upon request from masakuni@m.kufm.kagoshima-u.ac.jp |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 04/04/2017 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
29/11/2017: Publication reference added
