New study tests program to help migrant nurses thrive in dutch hospitals
NCT ID NCT07500688
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examines a program designed to help nurses from refugee or migrant backgrounds adjust to working in the Netherlands. Researchers will interview participants and supervisors to see what works and what can be improved. The goal is to make the program better and create a more welcoming work environment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve how hospitals support international nurses, making integration smoother and more inclusive.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results depend on participant feedback and may not apply to all settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 227 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of newcomers to the Netherlands with a nursing background including refugees with residence status and other migrants. Participants have obtained a nursing qualification outside the Netherlands and enroll in a program designed to support their integration into the Dutch healthcare system.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * refugee or migrant with a nursing background or other paramedical background and sufficient indications that the relevant hospital department is prepared to cooperate in a fast-track integration trajectory * holding at least a diploma equivalent to the Dutch MBO-4 level * having practical experience, preferably in a hospital setting * residence in one of the three northern provinces * sufficient learning capacity to participate in a language course at the University of Groningen's Language Centre based on the intake and, if available, a study skills test * a successful application interview Exclusion Criteria: * diploma lower than Dutch MBO-4 level * refugee or migrant with a background as medical doctor
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Medical Center Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, Provincie Groningen, 9713 GZ, Netherlands
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