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CompetenceSdmEbpNCT06121076

Effects of the Shared-decision Making Training Program

A study testing SDM-EBP training in people with Competence, run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City at 1 site in Vietnam.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The goal of this intervention study is to test the effectiveness of a training program for hospital-based midwives. The main questions it aims to answer are: •Does SDM combined EBP training improve midwives' SDM and EBP competency? • What are factors related to SDM competency in midwives? Participants will participate… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Competence
What is being tested?
SDM-EBP training
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
72 participants
Where
1 siteVietnam
Study dates
1 Jun 2021to 1 Jun 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • provide hands-on care to patients for at least three months
  • licensed to practice midwifery
  • willing to participate in the study.
  • having SURE test score less than 4 (SURE was a decisional conflict screening tool. A score less than 4 was a positive result for decisional conflict)
  • willing to participate in the study

Who cannot join

  • Patients requiring emergency medical attention

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Vietnam1 site
  • Obstetric hospital

    Ho Chi Minh City, 700000

Other trials in Vietnam

About this study

Official title: A Cross-cultural Project of the Tailored EBP-SDM Training Program Empowers Nurses and Midwives in Competency and Performance.

The goal of this intervention study is to test the effectiveness of a training program for hospital-based midwives. The main questions it aims to answer are: •Does SDM combined EBP training improve midwives' SDM and EBP competency? • What are factors related to SDM competency in midwives? Participants will participate in a 20-hour training program, including lectures and hands-on practice sessions. Researchers will compare groups that receive SDM training with or without EBP training to see if there are changes in midwives' SDM and EBP competency.

Read the detailed description

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of SDM training program, with or without EBP, on the level of midwives' SDM and EBP competency. This randomized controlled trial recruited participants from 18 departments of an obstetrics and gynecology hospital in Vietnam. 72 midwives (36 in each group) and 404 patients were required. Eligible midwives were ones who provided the hands-on care of patients for at least three months, were licensed to practice midwifery, and were willing to participate in the study. Each participating midwife conducted three encounters with real patients who were conveniently selected. Patients at least 18 years old, having SURE test scores less than 4, and willing to participate in the study were invited. Patients requiring emergency medical attention were excluded. The intervention group received a tailored training program that combined SDM with EBP, while the control group received SDM training alone. The outcomes related to SDM (measured by SDM-Q-Doc, SDM-Q-9, DSC, OPTION5, DSAT10, and 4HCS) and EBP (measured by HS-EBP) were evaluated at baseline, Week 2, and/or Week 4.

Conditions
Competence
Being tested
SDM-EBP training
Keywords
shared-decision making, evidence-based practice, midwife

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • SDM-EBP trainingOther

    A 20-hour tailored SDM combined with EBP training program consisting of a seven-hour lecture and a four-hour hands-on practice session.

Study groups in NCT06121076
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
SDM-EBP trainingExperimentalthe group received SDM combined with EBP training
Receives: Other: SDM-EBP training
controlOtherthe group received received SDM without EBP training
Receives: Other: SDM-EBP training

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. SDM competency from midwives' perspective

    The SDM competency from a midwife's perspective is defined as the ability perceived by midwives to involve patients in the decision-making process. It is measured using the 9-item Shared Decision-Making Questionnaires for healthcare professionals (SDM-Doc). The questionnaire consists of 9 items, and each item represents a statement that features various aspects of SDM using a 6-point Likert scale from 0 (completely disagree) to 5 (completely agree). A total score ranged from 0~45; higher scores indicate a higher level of SDM competency.

    Measured: baseline, week 2, week 4

  2. SDM competency from observers' perspective

    The SDM competency, from the observers' perspective, is defined as the efforts of healthcare professionals to involve patients in decision-making from blinded observers. It is measured by the Observing Patient Involvement scale (OPTION5). Each item was scored on a 5-point scale from 0 (no effort) to 4 (exemplary effort). A total score ranged from 0~20, with higher scores and higher levels of the extent to which healthcare providers involved patients in decision-making.

    Measured: baseline, week 2, week 4

  3. SDM competency from patients' perspective

    The SDM competency from a patient's perspective is defined as the patient's perceived extent to which SDM has taken place in the encounter with midwives. It is measured using the 9-item Shared Decision-Making Questionnaires for patients (SDM-Q-9). The questionnaire consists of 9 items, and each item represents a statement that features various aspects of SDM using a 6-point Likert scale from 0 (completely disagree) to 5 (completely agree). A total score ranged from 0~45; higher scores indicate a higher level of SDM competency.

    Measured: baseline, week 2, week 4

  4. Decision support skill

    Decision support skill is defined as midwives' competency to support patients during the decision-making process. It is measured from blinded observers using the Decision Support Analysis Tool (DSAT10). DSAT10 has five categories of decision-making status, knowledge of options, values associated with outcomes of options, others' involvement, and next steps plan. Assessing and intervening are differentiated in the scale. Each check item was rated as present (1) or absent (0). Not applicable was used in circumstances when it was not necessary to have met an item. A total score ranged from 0~10, with higher scores for better SDM skills.

    Measured: baseline, week 2, week 4

  5. Communication skill

    Communication skill is defined as midwives' competency to express verbal and non-verbal behaviors of patient- and relationship-centered communication. It is measured from blinded observers using the Four Habits Coding Scheme. The 4HCS consisted of 23 items with four habits of basic medical interview, including invest in the beginning (6 items), elicit the patient's perspective (3 items), demonstrate empathy (4 items), and invest in the end (10 items). Each item was scored on a 5-point scale from 1 (ineffective) to 5 (highly effective). A total score ranged from 23~115, with higher scores for more effective patient-centered communication in consultations.

    Measured: baseline, week 2, week 4

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Level of EBP competency

    The EBP competency is defined as attitude, knowledge, and skill that is perceived by midwives toward evidence-based practice. It is assessed using the Health Sciences-Evidence Based Practice questionnaire (HS-EBP). The 60-item HS-EBP includes five domains of beliefs-attitudes (12 items), results from scientific research (14 items), development of professional practice (10 items), assessment of results (12 items), and barriers-facilitators (12 items). Each item was rated on a 10-point Likert scale (ranging from 1 to 10), with higher scores indicating a greater degree of agreement.

    Measured: baseline, week 2, week 4

  2. Decision conflict

    Decision conflict is defined as the degree of conflict experienced by patients when making treatment-related decisions. It is measured by the Decision Conflict scale (DCS). DCS had 16 items and is covered by five subscales, including informed (3 items), values clarity (3 items), social support (3 items), uncertainty (3 items), and effective decision (4 items). Each item was scored on a 5-point Likert scale from 0 (strongly agree) to 4 (strongly disagree). In each subscale, the scores of the items were summed up, divided by the number of items, and multiplied by 25, with a possible score ranging from 0 (no decision conflict) to 100 (extremely high decision conflict). A score below 25 indicated the implementation of the decision, and scores exceeding 37.5 signify decision delay or feeling unsure about implementing their decisions.

    Measured: baseline, week 2, week 4

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Nov 2023
  2. Study start1 Jun 2021
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2022
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2023

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider
Enrolment
72 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06121076
Sponsor's protocol ID
SdmEbp2023
Acronym
SdmEbp
Status last verified
Nov 2023
First submitted
23 Oct 2023
Last updated
7 Nov 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing SDM-EBP training in people with Competence, run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City at 1 site in Vietnam.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Nov 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Vietnam. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

SDM competency from midwives' perspective (time frame: baseline, week 2, week 4). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Nov 2023.

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