Randomized trial of a web-based nurse education intervention to increase discussion of clinical trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical trials are a critical source of evidence for oncology care, yet very few patients participate. Among healthcare providers, nurses spend the most time with cancer patients and are the most highly trusted professionals. We developed and evaluated an educational program for oncology nurses targeting knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and perceived norms to facilitate discussion about clinical trials and support patient decision making.

Methods

A nationwide sample of oncology nurses were randomly assigned to receive general clinical trials education delivered as text (attention control) vs. tailored video vignettes (intervention) in a web-based continuing education program. Participants completed a baseline assessment and follow up assessments immediately af

SUBMITTER: Margevicius S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8209078 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature