Peer learning in introduction programs for newly graduated nurses

Does peer learning in introduction programs, in comparison to traditional introduction, professionally develop and better prepare newly graduated nurses for entering working life? A randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14737280

Enrollment

152

Registered

2015-02-19

Start date

2015-01-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-01-09

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Conditions

Newly graduated nurses’ introduction into the profession at four hospitals in central Sweden. Not Applicable

Interventions

Peer learning originates from social learning theories, which claim that experience, understanding and knowledge building are shaped and developed in interaction between humans. Peer learning is a ped

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Newly graduated nurses who, for the first time, are being introduced into the nursing profession.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Perceived capability to perform nursing specific tasks and competences (Self-efficacy) (validated questionnaires) 2. Psychological empowerment (validated questionnaires) 3. Learning and development (thriving) (validated questionnaires) 4. Satisfaction with given care (validated questionnaires) 5. Job satisfaction (validated questionnaires) 6. Stress/Demands (validated questionnaires) Data will be collected at five occasions, at the beginning of the introduction period, after the introduction ends, six to eight weeks, three months and one year after participants started working as nurses. The pilot study will collect data at four occasions, at the beginning of the introduction period, after the introduction ends, six to eight weeks and three months after they started working as nurses. In addition, qualitative data will be collected in the pilot study through regular interviews about participants’ experience of the intervention, difficulties they face and how they handle these, and their experience of their first time as a nurse. They will also audio-record their reflective conversations.	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Perceived capability to perform nursing specific tasks and competences (Self-efficacy) (validated questionnaires) 2. Psychological empowerment (validated questionnaires) 3. Learning and development (thriving) (validated questionnaires) 4. Satisfaction with given care (validated questionnaires) 5. Job satisfaction (validated questionnaires) 6. Stress/Demands (validated questionnaires) Data will be collected at five occasions, at the beginning of the introduction period, after the introduction ends, six to eight weeks, three months and one year after participants started working as nurses. The pilot study will collect data at four occasions, at the beginning of the introduction period, after the introduction ends, six to eight weeks and three months after they started working as nurses. In addition, qualitative data will be collected in the pilot study through regular interviews about participants’ experience of the intervention, difficulties they face and how they handle these, and their experience of their first time as a nurse. They will also audio-record their reflective conversations.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Structural empowerment (validated questionnaires) 2. Lifestyle and life balance (validated questionnaires) 3. Well-being (validated questionnaires) Secondary outcomes will be measured at the same occasions as the primary outcomes.	—

Countries

Sweden

Contacts

Public ContactYlva Pålsson

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 19, 2026