CompletedNot Applicable

Co-designed Nutritional Training Program for Oncology Nurses in Vietnam

Vietnam20 participantsStarted 2024-08-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates a co-designed nutritional training program for oncology nurses in Vietnam. The aim is to improve nurses' knowledge, confidence, and clinical practice in providing nutritional support for patients with cancer experiencing treatment-related symptoms. The study used a single-group pre-post intervention design. Oncology nurses participated in a structured training program that included theoretical sessions and supervised clinical practice. After training, nurses delivered nutritional support to patients during routine care. The study assessed changes in nurses' knowledge, self-confidence, and practice performance before and after the intervention. In addition, the acceptability of the program was evaluated from both nurses and patients who received the nutritional support. This study provides preliminary evidence on the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a nurse-led nutritional training program and supports the integration of structured nutritional care into routine oncology practice.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Registered oncology nurses involved in direct patient care * Working in oncology departments at the study site * Willing to participate in the training program and evaluation Exclusion Criteria: * Nurses not involved in direct patient care * Nurses unable to attend the full training program * Nurses who decline to participate

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

Change in Nutritional Knowledge Score

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 7 days post-intervention

Change in Self-Confidence in Providing Nutritional Support

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 7 days post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07566169

SponsorVinUniversity

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-30

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