Online Training Course to Improve Evidence-based Leadership

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Conditions studied: Evidence-Based Practice, Leadership

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06886581

Run by

University of Turku

People needed

300

Starts

2025-06-05

Expected to finish

2026-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-06-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• have shown their willingness to join the study,
• unit leaders have an official managerial position at the study organisation,
• unit have a leaders with a professional licence to work in health or social care sector,
• unit leaders represent any gender,
• are able to speak, read and write in Finnish, and
• have given informed consent to join the study.

You may not qualify if…

• Those staff members who are off duty during the recruitment period (family leave, long-term sick leave, study leave, or any other reason).

Where it is running

• City of Helsinki — Helsinki, South Finland, Finland (enrolling)

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