Expressive Writing on Stress-Related and Work-Related Outcomes Among Chinese Nursing Interns (NCT06238141) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Expressive Writing on Stress-Related and Work-Related Outcomes Among Chinese Nursing Interns
China52 participantsStarted 2024-07-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this interventional study is to assess the effects of an intervention on stress-related and work-related outcomes among Chinese nursing interns. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does expressive writing reduce clinical practice stress and improve coping strategies in nursing interns?
* Does expressive writing increase work engagement and perceived professional benefit among nursing interns?
Participants in the intervention group and control group will perform expressive writing and neutral writing, respectively, based on different given instructions. In both groups, writing will last for 10-15 minutes each time, twice a week, for nine weeks.
Researchers will compare the outcomes of the two groups to see if there are differences between clinical practice stress, coping strategies, work engagement, and perceived professional benefit.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Undergraduate nursing interns with no prior clinical practice experience.
* Be willing to fill in questionnaires and write according to the assigned writing prompts.
* Have never participated in writing therapy or stress management intervention programs.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refuse to participate.
* Have severe psychiatric conditions.
* Undergoing any form of psychotherapy.
* With a habit of keeping diaries.
Withdrawal criteria:
* Termination of internship for whatever reason.
* Do not submit writing materials twice.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Mean Change from Baseline in Clinical Practice Stress Scores on the Stress Rating Scale for Nursing Interns in Practice at 9 Weeks, 11 Weeks and 13 Weeks
Timeframe: At baseline, post-intervention at Week 9, 11-week and 13-week follow-ups.