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Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies on Nurses Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies on Self-Efficacy, Sense of Coherence, and Psychological Ownership Among Nurses Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06929858
Enrollment
92
Registered
2025-04-16
Start date
2025-04-05
Completion date
2025-07-01
Last updated
2025-04-16

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Conditions

Nurses Behaviors

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if a structured training program in cognitive-behavioral strategies can improve: Self-efficacy: The belief in one's ability to succeed in specific tasks or situations. Sense of coherence: A perception of life as comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful. Psychological ownership: A sense of possession or attachment to one's job or role. These outcomes are critical for nurses working with children with ASD, as their role involves unique emotional and professional challenges. The study will use a rigorous scientific approach to assess the effectiveness of the intervention.

Interventions

OTHERcognitive-behavioral strategies training

A structured training program focused on cognitive-behavioral strategies tailored to the challenges of caring for children with ASD. Examples include: Techniques to manage stress (e.g., relaxation exercises). Cognitive reframing to address negative thoughts. Coping skills to enhance resilience in a demanding work environment.

Sponsors

Port Said University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Registered nurses who provide direct care to children with ASD in settings such as hospitals, clinics, or specialized care centers. Inclusion Criteria: * At least 6 months of experience caring for children with ASD. * Currently employed in a direct caregiving role for these children.

Exclusion criteria

* Nurses with prior formal training in cognitive-behavioral therapy. * Nurses planning to leave their position during the study period.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Self-Efficacy2 monthsTool: Nursing Self-Efficacy Scale, Total scores range from 10 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sense of Coherence2 monthsTool: Sense of Coherence Scale, Total scores range from 13 to 91, with higher scores indicating a stronger sense of coherence.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026