Education TrainingNCT06523907
"Effectiveness of Basic Nursing Educational Interventions on Primary Healthcare Paramedics: A Quasi-Experimental Approach"
A study testing Intervention Basic Nursing skills in people with Education Training and Nursing Skills, run by SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Expected Significance of the Study: Improved Patient Outcomes: Paramedics often serve as the first point of contact for patients in primary healthcare settings. Ensuring that they possess adequate knowledge and skills in basic nursing care can lead to improved patient outcomes, including better management of chronic… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 49 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Education Training, Nursing Skills, Primary Healthcare
- What is being tested?
- Intervention Basic Nursing skills
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 230 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 30 Jul 2024to 30 Sep 2024
- 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 49 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- The inclusion criteria include at least one year of working experience in the hospital, willingness to participate in the study, and not participating in similar training courses
Who cannot join
- The exclusion criteria include not attending more than two training sessions will exclude from the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Expected Significance of the Study:
Improved Patient Outcomes: Paramedics often serve as the first point of contact for patients in primary healthcare settings. Ensuring that they possess adequate knowledge and skills in basic nursing care can lead to improved patient outcomes, including better management of chronic conditions, reduced incidence of complications, and enhanced overall quality of care.
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Enhanced Healthcare Delivery: By equipping paramedics with basic nursing care education, healthcare systems can optimize resource utilization and improve the efficiency of care delivery. Paramedics may be better equipped to handle a wider range of patient needs, reducing the burden on other healthcare professionals and streamlining the referral process.
Addressing Skills Gaps: Many paramedics receive training primarily focused on emergency medical care rather than comprehensive nursing skills. This research addresses an important gap in paramedic education by evaluating the effectiveness of additional training in basic nursing care, potentially filling a critical need in the healthcare workforce.
Professional Development: Providing paramedics with opportunities for ongoing education and professional development can enhance job satisfaction, increase retention rates, and contribute to a more skilled and competent workforce. This research could inform the development of training programs tailored to the specific needs of paramedics in primary healthcare settings.
Cost-Effectiveness: Investing in education and training programs for paramedics may yield long-term cost savings for healthcare systems by reducing hospital admissions, emergency department visits, and unnecessary medical interventions. Assessing the effectiveness of such programs is crucial for allocating resources effectively and maximizing their impact.
Evidence-Based Practice: By conducting a quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of basic nursing care education among paramedics, this research contributes valuable evidence to the field of healthcare education and practice. Evidence-based findings can inform policy decisions, curriculum development, and clinical guidelines, ultimately benefiting both patients and healthcare providers.
Read the detailed description
Nursing care is the cornerstone of primary healthcare organizations, playing a vital role in promoting health, preventing illness, and managing chronic conditions within communities. At the forefront of patient interaction, nurses in primary healthcare settings provide comprehensive and holistic care that addresses individuals' physical, emotional, and social needs. In these settings, nursing care encompasses a wide range of services, including health assessments, health education, disease prevention, and health promotion initiatives. Nurses collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, pharmacists, and allied health workers, to deliver coordinated and patient-centered care.
Moreover, nursing care in primary healthcare organizations extends beyond individual patient encounters to encompass community-based initiatives and population health management strategies. Nurses engage in community outreach programs, health education workshops, and health promotion campaigns aimed at empowering individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
In essence, nursing care at primary healthcare organizations embodies the principles of accessibility, continuity, comprehensiveness, and patient-centeredness. Through their expertise, dedication, and advocacy, nurses contribute significantly to improving health outcomes and fostering wellness in the communities they serve.
Rationale:
Paramedics play a crucial role in primary healthcare, often being the first point of contact for patients in need of medical assistance. However, their training may not always encompass the depth of nursing care required in certain situations. This study seeks to bridge this gap by evaluating the outcomes of implementing a structured basic nursing care education program tailored to the needs of paramedics.
- Being tested
- Intervention Basic Nursing skills, Control Present Knowledge about basic nursing skill
- Keywords
- Education status, nursing skills, Nurse, needle stick injury, safe injection administration
- Medical subject headings
- Needlestick Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Intervention Basic Nursing skillsOther
Also called Educational Intervention
Evaluating the effectiveness of the education program in improving paramedics' knowledge of essential nursing care principles, such as hygiene practice, infection control, safe administration of injection, blood draw, vital sign monitoring, respiratory rate
Control Present Knowledge about basic nursing skillOther
Assess the current and baseline knowledge status of the participants about the hygiene practice, infection control, safe administration of injection, blood draw, vital sign monitoring, respiratory rate
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control " Present Knowledge about the Basic Nursing skills" | No intervention | Not described |
| Intervention " Educational Intervention from Registered Nurse" | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Intervention Basic Nursing skills; Other: Control Present Knowledge about basic nursing skill |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pre and post assessment of Paramedics' Knowledge after educational intervention
Baseline knowledge about the primary healthcare settings among the paramedics before the intervention given
Measured: One month
Secondary outcomes (8)
Pre and Post Intramuscular injection administration Knowledge
Comparing the pre- and post-intervention knowledge among paramedics about how to administer I/V injection, who underwent the education program.
Measured: One month
Pre and Post Intramuscular injection administration Knowledge
Identifying any barriers or challenges encountered in implementing the education program and suggesting recommendations for future improvements or modifications.
Measured: One month
Pre and Post Sub-cutaneous injection administration knowledge
Investigating any changes in paramedics' attitudes towards nursing care, including their perceived importance of nursing interventions in primary healthcare contexts.
Measured: one month
Pre and Post Needle Stick Injury administration Knowledge
Investigating any changes in paramedics' attitudes towards nursing care, including their perceived importance of nursing interventions in primary healthcare contexts.
Measured: one month
Pre and Post educational intervention of Hygiene practice knowledge
Investigating any changes in paramedics' attitudes towards nursing care, including their perceived importance of nursing interventions in primary healthcare contexts.
Measured: one month
Pre and Post educational intervention of vital sign knowledge
Investigating any changes in paramedics' attitudes towards nursing care, including their perceived importance of nursing interventions in primary healthcare contexts.
Measured: one month
Pre and Post educational intervention of anthropometric measurement (weight in Kg) knowledge
Investigating any changes in paramedics' attitudes towards nursing care, including their perceived importance of nursing interventions in primary healthcare contexts.
Measured: one month
Pre and Post educational intervention of anthropometric measurement (Height in cm) knowledge
Investigating any changes in paramedics' attitudes towards nursing care, including their perceived importance of nursing interventions in primary healthcare contexts.
Measured: one month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jul 2024
- Study start30 Jul 2024
- Primary completion31 Aug 2024
- Study completion30 Sep 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Education TrainingStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 230 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06523907
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 00005
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 9 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: De-identified data will be shared upon suitable request
Publications
Sharif H, Ali RR, Syed S, Khan W, Sheikh SS, Imam A. Impact of structured refresher training on clinical competence of primary healthcare nurses in Karachi, Pakistan: a quasi-experimental study. BMC Nurs. 2026 Jul 21. doi: 10.1186/s12912-026-05096-8. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42482091
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- "Effectiveness of Basic Nursing Educational Interventions on Primary Healthcare Paramedics: A Quasi-Experimental Approach"
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06523907
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 00005
- Keywords
- Education status, nursing skills, Nurse, needle stick injury, safe injection administration
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 230 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- SINA Health Education and Welfare TrustUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Jul 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.
Expected Significance of the Study:
Improved Patient Outcomes: Paramedics often serve as the first point of contact for patients in primary healthcare settings. Ensuring that they possess adequate knowledge and skills in basic nursing care can lead to improved patient outcomes, including better management of chronic conditions, reduced incidence of complications, and enhanced overall quality of care.
Enhanced Healthcare Delivery: By equipping paramedics with basic nursing care education, healthcare systems can optimize resource utilization and improve the efficiency of care delivery. Paramedics may be better equipped to handle a wider range of patient needs, reducing the burden on other healthcare professionals and streamlining the referral process.
Addressing Skills Gaps: Many paramedics receive training primarily focused on emergency medical care rather than comprehensive nursing skills. This research addresses an important gap in paramedic education by evaluating the effectiveness of additional training in basic nursing care, potentially filling a critical need in the healthcare workforce.
Professional Development: Providing paramedics with opportunities for ongoing education and professional development can enhance job satisfaction, increase retention rates, and contribute to a more skilled and competent workforce. This research could inform the development of training programs tailored to the specific needs of paramedics in primary healthcare settings.
Cost-Effectiveness: Investing in education and training programs for paramedics may yield long-term cost savings for healthcare systems by reducing hospital admissions, emergency department visits, and unnecessary medical interventions. Assessing the effectiveness of such programs is crucial for allocating resources effectively and maximizing their impact.
Evidence-Based Practice: By conducting a quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of basic nursing care education among paramedics, this research contributes valuable evidence to the field of healthcare education and practice. Evidence-based findings can inform policy decisions, curriculum development, and clinical guidelines, ultimately benefiting both patients and healthcare providers.
Detailed description
Nursing care is the cornerstone of primary healthcare organizations, playing a vital role in promoting health, preventing illness, and managing chronic conditions within communities. At the forefront of patient interaction, nurses in primary healthcare settings provide comprehensive and holistic care that addresses individuals' physical, emotional, and social needs. In these settings, nursing care encompasses a wide range of services, including health assessments, health education, disease prevention, and health promotion initiatives. Nurses collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, pharmacists, and allied health workers, to deliver coordinated and patient-centered care.
Moreover, nursing care in primary healthcare organizations extends beyond individual patient encounters to encompass community-based initiatives and population health management strategies. Nurses engage in community outreach programs, health education workshops, and health promotion campaigns aimed at empowering individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
In essence, nursing care at primary healthcare organizations embodies the principles of accessibility, continuity, comprehensiveness, and patient-centeredness. Through their expertise, dedication, and advocacy, nurses contribute significantly to improving health outcomes and fostering wellness in the communities they serve.
Rationale:
Paramedics play a crucial role in primary healthcare, often being the first point of contact for patients in need of medical assistance. However, their training may not always encompass the depth of nursing care required in certain situations. This study seeks to bridge this gap by evaluating the outcomes of implementing a structured basic nursing care education program tailored to the needs of paramedics.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control " Present Knowledge about the Basic Nursing skills" | No intervention | – |
| Intervention " Educational Intervention from Registered Nurse" | Experimental | Other: Intervention Basic Nursing skills, Other: Control Present Knowledge about basic nursing skill |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 49 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The inclusion criteria include at least one year of working experience in the hospital, willingness to participate in the study, and not participating in similar training courses
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The exclusion criteria include not attending more than two training sessions will exclude from the study
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Basic Nursing skillsAlso: Educational InterventionEvaluating the effectiveness of the education program in improving paramedics' knowledge of essential nursing care principles, such as hygiene practice, infection control, safe administration of injection, blood draw, vital sign monitoring, respiratory rate | Other | Intervention " Educational Intervention from Registered Nurse" |
| Control Present Knowledge about basic nursing skillAssess the current and baseline knowledge status of the participants about the hygiene practice, infection control, safe administration of injection, blood draw, vital sign monitoring, respiratory rate | Other | Intervention " Educational Intervention from Registered Nurse" |
Primary outcome
Pre and post assessment of Paramedics' Knowledge after educational intervention
Time frame: One month
Baseline knowledge about the primary healthcare settings among the paramedics before the intervention given
8 secondary outcomes
Pre and Post Intramuscular injection administration Knowledge
Time frame: One month
Pre and Post Intramuscular injection administration Knowledge
Time frame: One month
Pre and Post Sub-cutaneous injection administration knowledge
Time frame: one month
Pre and Post Needle Stick Injury administration Knowledge
Time frame: one month
Pre and Post educational intervention of Hygiene practice knowledge
Time frame: one month
Pre and Post educational intervention of vital sign knowledge
Time frame: one month
Pre and Post educational intervention of anthropometric measurement (weight in Kg) knowledge
Time frame: one month
Pre and Post educational intervention of anthropometric measurement (Height in cm) knowledge
Time frame: one month
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Apr 2026.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42482091Sharif H, Ali RR, Syed S, Khan W, Sheikh SS, Imam A. Impact of structured refresher training on clinical competence of primary healthcare nurses in Karachi, Pakistan: a quasi-experimental study. BMC Nurs. 2026 Jul 21. doi: 10.1186/s12912-026-05096-8. Online ahead of print.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. De-identified data will be shared upon suitable request
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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?
A study testing Intervention Basic Nursing skills in people with Education Training and Nursing Skills, run by SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust at 1 site in Pakistan.
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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Apr 2026. 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 Pakistan. 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?
Pre and post assessment of Paramedics' Knowledge after educational intervention (time frame: One month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06523907, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 9 Apr 2026.