NursesNursesNCT06947837
Study on the Influencing Mechanism and Promoting Strategies of Post-partum Nurses' Work Engagement
An observational study of Nurses and Postpartum, run by keqin liu at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to through the combination of longitudinal qualitative research and longitudinal quantitative research, the work experience changes of nurses returning to work after delivery were analyzed, and the changing trajectory and influencing mechanism of work involvement of nurses… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 50 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Nurses, Postpartum, Work Engagement
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 30 Sep 2025to 20 Dec 2025
- 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 20 to 50 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Nurses from Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology who returned to work within 1 month after delivery were selected.
Who may be able to join
- Nurses returning to work after childbirth are engaged in clinical nursing work in the hospital;
- The time to return to work after childbirth is less than 1 month;
- Informed and voluntary participation in the study.
Who cannot join
- Training, rotation, practice nurses;
- Give birth to abnormal children.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The goal of this observational study is to through the combination of longitudinal qualitative research and longitudinal quantitative research, the work experience changes of nurses returning to work after delivery were analyzed, and the changing trajectory and influencing mechanism of work involvement of nurses returning to work after delivery were explored.On this basis, combined with the existing literature, the promotion strategy of post-natal nurses' work involvement was constructed in order to improve the level of post-natal nurses' work involvement, help them better adapt to clinical nursing work, and improve the quality of nursing service.
- Conditions
- Nurses, Postpartum, Work Engagement
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort of postpartum returning nurses | The cohort of postpartum returning nurses mainly included nurses who worked in clinical practice after maternity leave and voluntarily participated in this study. The study time was 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after postpartum return to work, and mainly included basic information, social support, postpartum return to work, sleep and psychological status follow-up survey. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Postpartum work engagement
We used "Utreeht Work Engagement Scale" to measure and evaluate the work engagement of postpartum nurses return to work. The Work Engagement Scale indicated the higher the score, the greater the work engagement.
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year (the specific follow-up time was 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after delivery).
Secondary outcomes (1)
Social Support situation
We used "Development and psychometric properties of a perceived social support scale for nurses returning to work after childbirth" to evaluate the social support of postpartum returning nurses. The scale showed that the higher the score, the greater the social support.
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year (the specific follow-up time was 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after delivery).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Apr 2025
- Study start30 Sep 2025
- Primary completion20 Dec 2025
- Study completion20 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for NursesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- keqin liu
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, keqin liu, Tongji Hospital
- Investigators
- Yu Liu, Study director, Tongji Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06947837
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TJ-IRB202503043
- Other IDs
- 2024C06
- Acronym
- Nurses
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 31 Dec 2025
- 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 31 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Study on the Influencing Mechanism and Promoting Strategies of Post-partum Nurses' Work Engagement
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06947837
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Nurses / TJ-IRB202503043
- Conditions
- Nurses, Postpartum, Work Engagement
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- keqin liuUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Apr 2025 (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.
The goal of this observational study is to through the combination of longitudinal qualitative research and longitudinal quantitative research, the work experience changes of nurses returning to work after delivery were analyzed, and the changing trajectory and influencing mechanism of work involvement of nurses returning to work after delivery were explored.On this basis, combined with the existing literature, the promotion strategy of post-natal nurses' work involvement was constructed in order to improve the level of post-natal nurses' work involvement, help them better adapt to clinical nursing work, and improve the quality of nursing service.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort of postpartum returning nurses | – | –The cohort of postpartum returning nurses mainly included nurses who worked in clinical practice after maternity leave and voluntarily participated in this study. The study time was 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after postpartum return to work, and mainly included basic information, social support, postpartum return to work, sleep and psychological status follow-up survey. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 50 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Nurses from Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology who returned to work within 1 month after delivery were selected.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Nurses returning to work after childbirth are engaged in clinical nursing work in the hospital;
- The time to return to work after childbirth is less than 1 month;
- Informed and voluntary participation in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Training, rotation, practice nurses;
- Give birth to abnormal children.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Postpartum work engagement
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year (the specific follow-up time was 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after delivery).
We used "Utreeht Work Engagement Scale" to measure and evaluate the work engagement of postpartum nurses return to work. The Work Engagement Scale indicated the higher the score, the greater the work engagement.
1 secondary outcome
Social Support situation
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year (the specific follow-up time was 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after delivery).
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 31 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Yu Liu study director
Tongji Hospital
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 Nurses and Postpartum, run by keqin liu at 1 site in China.
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 3 inclusion and 2 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 31 Dec 2025. 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 China. 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?
Postpartum work engagement (time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year (the specific follow-up time was 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after delivery).). 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 31 Dec 2025.