EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING CARE AMONG SURGICAL NURSES (NCT07370558) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING CARE AMONG SURGICAL NURSES
184 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
Background: There is a limited number of studies in Turkey that jointly evaluate the evidence-based practice levels of nurses working in surgical units, the barriers they encounter in practice, and the facilitating factors that support practice. In particular, understanding the extent to which evidence-based nursing practice beliefs predict evidence-based care practice behaviors is important for designing in-house training programs, creating clinical guidelines, and developing in-service mentoring systems.
Purpose: This research was conducted to reveal the levels of evidence-based nursing practice among nurses working in surgical units, identify barriers to implementation, and define factors that facilitate implementation. It is anticipated that the findings will guide clinical managers, education planners, and policy developers in creating evidence-based improvement strategies.
Methodology: The research is a descriptive-cross-sectional study. The population consists of nurses working in the Surgical Clinics at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Hospital in Bursa, Turkey (N:350). The sample calculation for the study was performed using the known population sample method. The minimum number of individuals required in the sample was calculated using the Raosoft sample calculation tool, yielding a sample size (n) of 184 when a 5% margin of error and a 95% confidence interval were applied.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Working as a Clinical Nurse (in surgical areas) at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Ministry of Health, Republic of Turkey,
* Agreeing to participate in the study as a volunteer,
* Not having any visual, auditory, or psychological problems that would prevent them from completing the questionnaire and scales,
* Being a graduate of nursing school.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not working as a nurse in the Clinical Department (surgical fields) at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey,
* Not agreeing to participate in the research as a volunteer,
* Having any visual, auditory, or psychological problems that would prevent them from completing the questionnaire and scales,
* Not being a graduate of nursing school.
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.
1This trial seems to focus on measuring how nurses use evidence-based practices rather than testing a treatment for a specific condition — can you help me understand how, if at all, this study would be relevant to my own care or treatment options?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting yet and appears to measure nursing behavior rather than patient outcomes, is there a more directly relevant clinical trial I should be looking into for my situation?
3If this study is about evaluating how surgical nurses apply evidence-based practices, does that mean patients in a surgical setting might experience different levels of care quality depending on which nurses are involved, and should that factor into where I choose to have a procedure?
4Because this trial has no defined phase and isn't testing a drug or device, what does 'evidence-based practice' actually mean in the context of surgical nursing, and how does my care team already measure whether they're following current best practices?
5Given that this study is not yet recruiting, if it does eventually open, would there be any direct involvement or ask of patients, or is this research purely observational of nursing staff?
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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.