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NCT Number: NCT07175103

RCT to Evaluate the Efficacy of the NSSCEP in Reducing Burnout Among Jordanian Pediatric Oncology Nurses

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) can reduce burnout and occupational stress in Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Does NSSCEP reduce symptoms of burnout in pediatric oncology nurses? 2. Does NSSCEP improve stress management skills among pediatric oncology nurses? Researchers will compare nurses participating in the NSSCEP to a control group receiving a general technical skills program to see if NSSCEP reduces burnout and improves stress management.

Participants will:

1. Attend four educational sessions over one month, focusing on stress recognition, coping strategies, and resilience-building techniques 2. Complete weekly checklists to track their application of stress management skills 3. Participate in pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess burnout and stress levels

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Key information

Conditions

Paediatric Oncology Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Burnout Burnout, Psychological Nurses Occupational Diseases Occupational Stress Self Care Stress, Psychological

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Prince Hamza Hospital

Amman, 11141, Jordan

About this study

Burnout and occupational stress are significant challenges for pediatric oncology nurses in Jordan, who face intense emotional and professional demands while caring for critically ill children. The Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) is designed to address this issue by equipping nurses with practical self-care strategies to enhance resilience and well-being. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the NSSCEP in reducing burnout and stress levels among Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses working in hospital settings.

The NSSCEP is a structured, four-session educational intervention delivered over several weeks. Each session focuses on evidence-based self-care techniques, including stress management, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and coping strategies tailored to the unique challenges of pediatric oncology nursing. The program is facilitated by trained professionals and includes interactive workshops, group discussions, and practical exercises to foster skill development. The study compares the NSSCEP intervention group to a control group receiving standard workplace support to assess its impact on nurse well-being.

This trial addresses a critical gap in workplace interventions for Jordanian nurses, where cultural and systemic factors may influence stress and burnout. By implementing the NSSCEP, the study seeks to provide a scalable model for supporting nurse mental health in high-stress specialties. The findings may inform hospital policies and future interventions to promote sustainable nursing practice in Jordan and similar settings.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • A registered nurse (RN) employed in a paediatric oncology unit in for at least 6 months.
  • Willingness to participate in all aspects of the study, including interventions, questionnaires, and follow-up assessments.
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English
  • Have ability Self-reported experience of burnout related to their role as a paediatric oncology nurse.
  • Nurses provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Less than six months of experience in paediatric oncology
  • Non-registered nurses (e.g., nursing assistants or technicians)
  • Non-voluntary participation or inability to provide informed consent
  • Inability to communicate in English
  • Involvement in leadership roles or administrative positions

Treatment and study plan

Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP)

Behavioral

A control intervention consisting of four 1-hour sessions over one month, focusing on general technical skills relevant to pediatric oncology nursing (e.g., procedural updates, equipment use). The program does not include stress management content. Participants complete weekly checklists and pre- and post-intervention surveys to measure burnout and stress levels.

General Technical Skills Program

Other

A control program with four 1-hour sessions over one month, focusing on technical skills (e.g., procedural updates, equipment use) without stress management content. Includes weekly checklists and pre/post surveys to measure burnout and stress.

Primary outcomes

  1. Reduction in Burnout Symptoms, improve Job satisfaction and missed nursing care

    Time frame: Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (at 4 weeks, following completion of the educational sessions).

    This study evaluates the Nurses' Stress Self-Care Educational Program (NSSCEP) for Jordanian pediatric oncology nurses. The four-week program includes workshops on stress management, mindfulness, and coping strategies to reduce burnout and enhance well-being. Burnout, job satisfaction, and missed nursing care are assessed using validated tools: Professional Quality of Life Scale, Nurse Job Satisfaction Scale, and MISSCARE Survey. Higher scores indicate better outcomes. The study aims to support nurse mental health and improve care quality in Jordanian hospitals.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

FADI MY ABUSUQAIR, Dr

CONTACT

[email protected]

+962780462337

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Nurses' Self-Care Educational Programme (NSSCEP)

Acronym: NSSCEP

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Sep 16, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 16, 2025

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