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Online Training Course to Improve Evidence-based Leadership
Sponsor: University of Turku
Summary
The goal of this cluster clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of online training course, targeted to unit leaders to improve staff's evidence-based skills (individual outcomes), EBP implementation (team-based outcomes), and the quality of care (organisational outcomes). Feasibility and fidelity of the intervention will be assessed as well. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does online training course improve staff's evidence-based practice? 2. Does online training course improve staff's self-esteem and self-efficacy? 3. Does online training course improve leadership for EBP implementation on organisational level? 4. Does online training course improve the quality of patient care? 5. Does online training course reduce staff's absence (sick leaves, intention to leave the ward or hospital)? Participants will: * Participants will join in a seven-months online training course in small group or practice as usual. * Seven course modules, read course material, prepare assignments, join in peer discussions. * Self-assessment, self-reflection and give course feedback.
Official title: Effectiveness of Online Training Course to Improve Evidence-based Leadership Practices: a Cluster Randomised Two-arm Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2025-06-05
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-06-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Evidence-based leadership training
The structure of the course will follow the steps of the evidence-based approach: (1) each participant will identify their specific unit problem to be solved together with the team and unit leader will work with this problem during the course; (2) organisational data will be collated and analysed to understand the key problem of the unit; (3) scientific literature will be searched for, and critically appraised; (4) the views of stakeholders (patients, family members, etc.) will be considered along with implications; and (5) all sources of information will be collated together and the solution will be implemented into practice; the real situation will be evaluated. Each module includes specific learning material (power points, scientific articles), peer-group discussions, clinical exercises, and self-assessment and self-reflection. The unit leaders will work together their unit members. The course will be run in small group (about 15/agroup) and supported by tutors.
Locations (1)
City of Helsinki
Helsinki, South Finland, Finland