NCT06886581 Online Training Course to Improve Evidence-based Leadership
| NCT ID | NCT06886581 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Turku |
| Condition | Evidence-Based Practice |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-05 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 300 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-05 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-01.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this cluster clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of online training course, targeted to unit leaders to improve staff's evidence-based skills (individual outcomes), EBP implementation (team-based outcomes), and the quality of care (organisational outcomes). Feasibility and fidelity of the intervention will be assessed as well. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does online training course improve staff's evidence-based practice? 2. Does online training course improve staff's self-esteem and self-efficacy? 3. Does online training course improve leadership for EBP implementation on organisational level? 4. Does online training course improve the quality of patient care? 5. Does online training course reduce staff's absence (sick leaves, intention to leave the ward or hospital)? Participants will: * Participants will join in a seven-months online training course in small group or practice as usual. * Seven course modules, read course material, prepare assignments, join in peer discussions. * Self-assessment, self-reflection and give course feedback.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * have shown their willingness to join the study, * unit leaders have an official managerial position at the study organisation, * unit have a leaders with a professional licence to work in health or social care sector, * unit leaders represent any gender, * are able to speak, read and write in Finnish, and * have given informed consent to join the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Those staff members who are off duty during the recruitment period (family leave, long-term sick leave, study leave, or any other reason).
Contact & Investigator
Maritta A Välimäki, PhD, Professor
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Helsinki
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06886581 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Evidence-Based Practice. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06886581 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06886581 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at maritta.valimaki@helsinki.fi for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06886581 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Helsinki, Finland.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06886581 clinical trial?
NCT06886581 is sponsored by University of Turku. The principal investigator is Maritta A Välimäki, PhD, Professor at University of Helsinki. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.