Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeNCT07412847
Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours Related to Eye Care in the ICU
An observational study of Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, run by Istanbul University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
One of the most recent guidelines on eye care in intensive care patients has been published by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Intensive Care Society. However, there are reported deficiencies in the widespread use of these guidelines in practice. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- What is being tested?
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours
- How many people
- 190 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2025to 10 Jan 2026
- 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 60 years
- All sexes
- Adult
Study population: Intensive care nurses
Who may be able to join
- Working at the intensive care unit
Who cannot join
- Not working in the intensive care unit
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Exploring Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours Related to Eye Care in the Intensive Care Unit: An International Survey
One of the most recent guidelines on eye care in intensive care patients has been published by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Intensive Care Society. However, there are reported deficiencies in the widespread use of these guidelines in practice. The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of nurses working in intensive care units regarding evidence-based approaches to eye care.
Read the detailed description
Comparative studies indicate that insufficient knowledge about eye care among intensive care unit nurses is common. However, knowledge does not necessarily translate into adherence to clinical practice guidelines, as acceptable knowledge levels may still be associated with inadequate clinical practice. Studies have reported that nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to eye care in ICUs are inadequate or only moderate in many settings. One study found that only 0.7% of nurses had sufficient knowledge about eye care, while approximately 25.7% demonstrated adequate clinical practice.19 These findings highlight the need for targeted educational programmes addressing gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Interventional studies further show that guideline-based education can markedly improve nurses' knowledge, reducing inadequate knowledge from 65% before training to 5.4% after education. Regular and repeated educational interventions are therefore recommended to sustain safe eye care practices.
- Conditions
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Being tested
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and BehavioursOther
The questions prepared using a semi-structured questionnaire developed through a literature review were administered to the participants
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours of Eye Care
Participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding eye care were assessed using 19 questions developed based on a literature review. There is no point. Every question' true rate was taken.
Measured: At the begining of the study
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Feb 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2025
- Primary completion1 Sep 2025
- Study completion10 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istanbul UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- 190 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nurten Ozen, Istanbul University
- Investigators
- Nurten Ozen, Assoc.Prof., Principal investigator, Istanbul University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07412847
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-56
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 9 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 7 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Mobarez F, Sayadi N, Jahani S, Sharhani A, Savaie M, Farrahi F. The effect of eye care protocol on the prevention of ocular surface disorders in patients admitted to intensive care unit. J Med Life. 2022 Aug;15(8):1000-1004. doi: 10.25122/jml-2022-0139.
PubMed 36188652Kalhori RP, Ehsani S, Daneshgar F, Ashtarian H, Rezaei M. Different Nursing Care Methods for Prevention of Keratopathy Among Intensive Care Unit Patients. Glob J Health Sci. 2015 Dec 18;8(7):212-7. doi: 10.5539/gjhs.v8n7p212.
PubMed 26925905
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Exploring Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours Related to Eye Care in the Intensive Care Unit: An International Survey
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07412847
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025-56
- Conditions
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 190 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Feb 2026 (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.
One of the most recent guidelines on eye care in intensive care patients has been published by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Intensive Care Society. However, there are reported deficiencies in the widespread use of these guidelines in practice. The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of nurses working in intensive care units regarding evidence-based approaches to eye care.
Detailed description
Comparative studies indicate that insufficient knowledge about eye care among intensive care unit nurses is common. However, knowledge does not necessarily translate into adherence to clinical practice guidelines, as acceptable knowledge levels may still be associated with inadequate clinical practice. Studies have reported that nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to eye care in ICUs are inadequate or only moderate in many settings. One study found that only 0.7% of nurses had sufficient knowledge about eye care, while approximately 25.7% demonstrated adequate clinical practice.19 These findings highlight the need for targeted educational programmes addressing gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Interventional studies further show that guideline-based education can markedly improve nurses' knowledge, reducing inadequate knowledge from 65% before training to 5.4% after education. Regular and repeated educational interventions are therefore recommended to sustain safe eye care practices.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Intensive care nurses
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Working at the intensive care unit
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Not working in the intensive care unit
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge, Attitudes, and BehavioursThe questions prepared using a semi-structured questionnaire developed through a literature review were administered to the participants | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours of Eye Care
Time frame: At the begining of the study
Participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding eye care were assessed using 19 questions developed based on a literature review. There is no point. Every question' true rate was taken.
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 7 May 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 36188652Mobarez F, Sayadi N, Jahani S, Sharhani A, Savaie M, Farrahi F. The effect of eye care protocol on the prevention of ocular surface disorders in patients admitted to intensive care unit. J Med Life. 2022 Aug;15(8):1000-1004. doi: 10.25122/jml-2022-0139.
- Results publication: PubMed 26925905Kalhori RP, Ehsani S, Daneshgar F, Ashtarian H, Rezaei M. Different Nursing Care Methods for Prevention of Keratopathy Among Intensive Care Unit Patients. Glob J Health Sci. 2015 Dec 18;8(7):212-7. doi: 10.5539/gjhs.v8n7p212.
- 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.
Nurten Ozen, Assoc.Prof. principal investigator
Istanbul University
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 Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, run by Istanbul University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 7 May 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours of Eye Care (time frame: At the begining of the study). 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 NCT07412847, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 May 2026.