Ethics, NarrativeNCT06254222
Ethical Crossroads in Nursing Education
An observational study of Ethics, Narrative and Professional Identity Formation, run by Mansoura University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
In conclusion, understanding the variables influencing ethical decision-making among nursing students is crucial for developing interventions to minimize moral distress and promoting their ability to cope with ethical issues and dilemmas. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Ethics, Narrative, Professional Identity Formation
- How many people
- 224 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2024to 1 Jun 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 25 years
- All sexes
- Adult
Study population: Nursing students from all levels
Who may be able to join
- Participants will be recruited from diverse online communities, including platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram. The decision to utilize these social media channels is based on their extensive usage within the target population, ensuring effective outreach and active participation. The undergraduate nursing students at the college are expected to establish dedicated social media groups for each academic level.
Who cannot join
- Students not from nursing background education
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Ethical Crossroads in Nursing Education: Mapping the Terrain of Ethical Sensitivity and Professional Identity Among Nursing Students
In conclusion, understanding the variables influencing ethical decision-making among nursing students is crucial for developing interventions to minimize moral distress and promoting their ability to cope with ethical issues and dilemmas. While acknowledging the existence of ethical challenges, it is noteworthy that there is a dearth of studies investigating the intricate relationship between ethical sensitivity and the development of professional identity among nursing students. This research aims to fill this gap, advancing our understanding and providing valuable insights for shaping effective educational practices. In this improvement, the research problem is clearly stated: the need to explore the relationship between ethical sensitivity and professional identity among nursing students, with a call for further research to bridge the existing gap.
In light of the identified research gap regarding the correlation between ethical sensitivity and the development of professional identity among nursing students, this study seeks to answer the following question: How does ethical sensitivity influence the formation of professional identity in nursing students within the context of contemporary healthcare environments, characterized by evolving technology and complex health systems?
- Conditions
- Ethics, Narrative, Professional Identity Formation
- Being tested
- No intervention
- Medical subject headings
- Narration, Social Identification
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No interventionOther
No intervention
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire
This version was modified by Comrie (2012) to measure the moral sensitivity of student nurses (MMSQSN). According to Comrie, determining the level of ethical sensitivity of student nurses can identify what nursing education programs should do to develop ethical sensitivity. Comrie studied the validity and reliability of the MMSQSN using 250 undergraduate and postgraduate student nurses at a midwestern university. Cronbach's alpha was .64. The MMSQSN is a 7-point Likert type scale that includes 30 items. Statements in the scale are assigned a score between 1 (I completely disagree) and 7 (I completely agree).
Measured: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Professional Identity Questionnaire
This instrument contains 17 items loading on 5 sub-dimensions: professional self-image (6 items), retention benefit and risk of turnover (4 items), social comparison and self-reflection (3 items), career choice independence (2 items) and social modelling (2 items). Items are assessed on a five-point Likert scale ('complete conformity' = 5, 'conformity' = 4, 'neutral' = 3, 'inconformity' = 2, and 'complete inconformity' = 1). The total scores range from 17 to 85, with higher scores indicating a stronger professional identity
Measured: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Feb 2024
- Study start1 Feb 2024
- Primary completion10 Apr 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jun 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Ethics, NarrativeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 224 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mansoura University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ahmed Hashem El-Monshed, Mansoura University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06254222
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ETHICAL12345
- Status last verified
- Feb 2024
- First submitted
- 3 Feb 2024
- Last updated
- 12 Feb 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Feb 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Ethical Crossroads in Nursing Education: Mapping the Terrain of Ethical Sensitivity and Professional Identity Among Nursing Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06254222
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ETHICAL12345
- Conditions
- Ethics, Narrative, Professional Identity Formation
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 224 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Mansoura UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Apr 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In conclusion, understanding the variables influencing ethical decision-making among nursing students is crucial for developing interventions to minimize moral distress and promoting their ability to cope with ethical issues and dilemmas. While acknowledging the existence of ethical challenges, it is noteworthy that there is a dearth of studies investigating the intricate relationship between ethical sensitivity and the development of professional identity among nursing students. This research aims to fill this gap, advancing our understanding and providing valuable insights for shaping effective educational practices. In this improvement, the research problem is clearly stated: the need to explore the relationship between ethical sensitivity and professional identity among nursing students, with a call for further research to bridge the existing gap.
In light of the identified research gap regarding the correlation between ethical sensitivity and the development of professional identity among nursing students, this study seeks to answer the following question: How does ethical sensitivity influence the formation of professional identity in nursing students within the context of contemporary healthcare environments, characterized by evolving technology and complex health systems?
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Nursing students from all levels
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Participants will be recruited from diverse online communities, including platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram. The decision to utilize these social media channels is based on their extensive usage within the target population, ensuring effective outreach and active participation. The undergraduate nursing students at the college are expected to establish dedicated social media groups for each academic level.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Students not from nursing background education
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| No interventionNo intervention | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months
This version was modified by Comrie (2012) to measure the moral sensitivity of student nurses (MMSQSN). According to Comrie, determining the level of ethical sensitivity of student nurses can identify what nursing education programs should do to develop ethical sensitivity. Comrie studied the validity and reliability of the MMSQSN using 250 undergraduate and postgraduate student nurses at a midwestern university. Cronbach's alpha was .64. The MMSQSN is a 7-point Likert type scale that includes 30 items. Statements in the scale are assigned a score between 1 (I completely disagree) and 7 (I completely agree).
1 secondary outcome
Professional Identity Questionnaire
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Feb 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Ethics, Narrative and Professional Identity Formation, run by Mansoura University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 1 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Feb 2024. 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 Egypt. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire (time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months). 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 12 Feb 2024.