Clinical Trial

Online Training Course to Improve Evidence-based Leadership

Study acronym: EVILEAD
Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated June 13, 2025 (before its estimated July 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
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.
Protocol Amendment History 3 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 3 times since 2025-03-14; most recent amendment 2025-06-10.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-06-10
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06886581
Lead Sponsor University of Turku
Collaborators: City of Helsinki, Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa
Conditions Evidence-Based Practice, Leadership
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2025-06-05
Primary Completion 2026-07-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-06-13