A Randomised Study of Educational Intervention: an Evaluation of Ward Nurse Knowledge and Attitude toward the referral to the Podiatry Department of 'At Risk Foot' of In-Patients with Diabetes
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN64111956 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN64111956 |
| Protocol serial number | N0672163950 |
| Sponsor | Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health |
| Funders | Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust (UK), NHS R&D Support Funding (UK) |
- Submission date
- 29/09/2006
- Registration date
- 29/09/2006
- Last edited
- 07/09/2015
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Mrs Tracey Clay
Scientific
Scientific
Scunthorpe General Hospital
Cliff Gardens
Scunthorpe
DN15 7BH
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1724 282282 |
|---|---|
| abc@email.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
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| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | A Randomised Study of Educational Intervention: an Evaluation of Ward Nurse Knowledge and Attitude toward the referral to the Podiatry Department of 'At Risk Foot' of In-Patients with Diabetes |
| Study objectives | Does education of secondary care qualified nurses (nurses on part 1 & 2 of the Nursing & Midwifery Council Register) improve their attitudes to make appropriate referrals for the in-patient with an 'at risk foot' in diabetes mellitus? |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine: Diabetic foot |
| Intervention | There will be an initial pilot of 10 nurses to ensure the questionnaires are appropriate, the 10 nurses used in the pilot will not be included in the full study. Following discussion with all relevant ward managers on site covering letters will be left in each ward area. Participants, namely qualified permanently employed nurses working in the ward environments at SGH of the NL&G Trust will be invited to participate in the research. Those who agree will complete the first questionnaire pre-education. Randomisation of those nurses who return the questionnaire will be placed into a group who receive immediate education or delayed education. Qualified nurses will be asked to complete a pre-education questionnaire on an individual basis and return it in a post box provided on the ward. Consent to participation will be implied by the returned completed questionnaire. If there are a low number of returns the investigator will visit the wards and make a general request for them to be completed. Questionnaires and post boxes will be left wards for a period of two weeks. Post education to the intervention group a second questionnaire will be provided and request to be completed on an individual basis and handed to the Diabetes Specialist Nurse providing the education. Once all education is complete the questionnaires will be handed to the investigator for analysis. The control group will be requested to complete the second questionnaire on an individual basis, offered delayed education and receive the presentation in booklet format. The completed form will be placed into the post boxes on the wards, there will be a two weeks collection period for this. Discussions will occur with each ward manager or nurse in charge with at least two months notice regarding the educational sessions. This will allow for preparation of rotas to enable an adequate release of staff for the uptake of education. Any other necessary communications will be posted onto the intranet within the hospital site, emailed to all relevant departments and discussed at meetings. The education will consist of a two-hour presentation with a practical session and handouts, (appendix 1). A Podiatrist and a Diabetes Specialist Nurse, but not the investigator will lead the educational sessions. If uptake for education is less than adequate further sessions will be arranged. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
It will identify a knowledge deficit in one specific area of diabetes and may provide evidence to support an application for funding for a diabetes ward nurse facilitator/educator for the hospital. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 02/11/2005 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 10 |
| Key inclusion criteria | This is convenience sampling of all qualified nurses working as permanently employed within the SGH site (total n=220). |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not meet inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 03/05/2005 |
| Date of final enrolment | 02/11/2005 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Scunthorpe General Hospital
Scunthorpe
DN15 7BH
United Kingdom
DN15 7BH
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
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| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
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 |
