Italian hospital launches study to measure patient satisfaction with nurses
NCT ID NCT07471581
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to find out how satisfied patients are with the nursing care they receive during their hospital stay. Researchers will survey 250 adult patients at one Italian hospital, asking about their relationships with nurses, emotional support, information received, and time spent with them. The results will help identify what is working well and what can be improved to provide more personalized, human-centered care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of adult inpatients hospitalized in the ordinary wards of AOU Maggiore della Carità in Novara, Italy. Participants are recruited from all wards of the hospital to ensure a representative sample of patients receiving routine nursing care. The population reflects a diverse mix of medical and surgical admissions across the hospital, providing insights into patient experiences and satisfaction with nursing care in a real-world clinical setting.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult inpatients (age ≥ 18 years) admitted to ordinary wards of AOU Maggiore della Carità. * Hospitalization for at least 48 hours at the time of questionnaire administration. * Able to provide informed consent. * Able to understand and speak Italian. Exclusion Criteria: * Hospitalization shorter than 48 hours. * Age \< 18 years. * Cognitive impairment or clinical conditions preventing comprehension or autonomous completion of the questionnaire. * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AOU Maggiore della Carità
Novara, Novara, 28100, Italy
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