RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06886581

Online Training Course to Improve Evidence-based Leadership

Effectiveness of Online Training Course to Improve Evidence-based Leadership Practices: a Cluster Randomised Two-arm Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University of Turku

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Jun 5, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Leadership Evidence-Based Practice

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

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.

Exclusion Criteria1

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

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALEvidence-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.