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Nurse-Led innovation: could advanced practice nurses transform hospital care?

NCT ID NCT07693023

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Paracelsus Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how specially trained nurses, called Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), are being introduced in four hospital departments: urology, pulmonology, visceral surgery, and vascular surgery. Researchers will interview nurses, doctors, and other staff, and review hospital processes to understand what helps or hinders the APN role. The goal is to develop recommendations for making APNs a lasting part of hospital teams, which could lead to better patient care and lower readmission rates.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a blueprint for integrating advanced practice nurses into hospitals, potentially improving patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study focused on processes, not a treatment trial. Findings may not apply to other hospitals or settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 125 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

* Registered Nurses holding a consecutive master's degree (300 ECTS credits), Junior APN * Senior APN (master's degree holder), responsible for mentoring and supporting the Junior APNs within the hospital setting; * Members of the intraprofessional team (Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants); and * Members of the interprofessional team who collaborate with the APNs in the care of the respective patient populations (physicians, allied health professionals, and therapists).

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Registered Nurses holding a consecutive master's degree (300 ECTS credits), Junior APN * Senior APN (master's degree holder), responsible for mentoring and supporting the Junior APNs within the hospital setting; * Members of the intraprofessional team (Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants); and * Members of the interprofessional team who collaborate with the APNs in the care of the respective patient populations (physicians, allied health professionals, and therapists). All employees at Salzkammergut Hospital Vöcklabruck Exclusion Criteria: * not an employee at Salzkammergut Hospital Vöcklabruck

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Locations

  • Salzkammergut Klinikum Vöcklabruck

    Vöcklabruck, Upper Austria, 4840, Austria