Forensic Nursing Education for Pediatric Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT07519239) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Forensic Nursing Education for Pediatric Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
60 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of structured forensic nursing education on pediatric nurses' forensic competency. Nurses working in pediatric clinics, pediatric emergency, and pediatric intensive care units will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a four-week structured forensic nursing education program supported by case scenarios and educational brochures. The control group will receive no intervention during the study period. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form and the Forensic Nursing Task Competency Scale at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and three months after the training. The findings are expected to improve pediatric nurses' knowledge, skills, and responsibilities in managing forensic cases.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Inclusion Criteria:
* Nurses working in pediatric clinics, pediatric emergency, or pediatric intensive care units
* Voluntary participation in the study
* Working actively during the data collection period
* Agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Nurses who are on leave during the study period
* Nurses who previously received forensic nursing training
* Nurses who do not complete the training program
* Nurses who withdraw from the study
Exclusion Criteria:
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Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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Forensic Nursing Task Competency Score
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after training, and 3 months after training