The goal of this quasi-experimental clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of a culturally adapted, six-week resilience-building programme on psychological well-being and clinical performance in emergency nurses working in Palestinian hospitals. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the six-week resilience-building programme improve the psychological well-being of emergency nurses? Does the intervention enhance their Advanced Life Support (ALS) performance during a simulation-based assessment? Researchers will compare the intervention group receiving the resilience-building programme to a non-equivalent control group to see if the intervention leads to significant improvements in adaptive coping, mental health, and simulated clinical performance.
Participants will:
Participate in a six-week resilience-building programme integrating cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness, stress inoculation training, and mental rehearsal (intervention group only).
Complete validated questionnaires to measure psychological well-being and resilience before and after the study period.
Complete a standardized, high-fidelity simulated scenario to assess their Advanced Life Support (ALS) clinical performance.
Who can participate
Age range
23 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Registered nurses currently employed in the Emergency Department of the selected Palestinian hospitals.
Nurses working full-time Willingness to commit to the 6-week intervention program and complete all simulation-based assessments.
Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Nurses who have participated in formal resilience or stress management training programs within the past year.
Nurses currently receiving medical or psychological treatment for diagnosed mental health conditions.
Nurses with physical or medical conditions that prohibit them from performing Advanced Life Support (ALS) chest compressions during the simulation assessment.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Psychological well-being and resilience score
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 6
2
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Clinical Performance Percentage
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 6
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07703319
SponsorNablus University for Vocational and Technical Education