Clarifying the role of clinical research nurses working in Sweden, using the clinical trial nursing questionnaire : swedish version

• Aim:  To explore the role of CRNs in Sweden and differences in competences and tasks, using the Clinical Trial Nursing Questionnaire - Swedish version (CTNQ-SWE).Design:  A cross-sectional survey.Methods:  Participants were identified through strategic sampling. Data were analysed by descriptive and comparative statistics.Results:  The respondents were experienced nurses who felt proficient in their role, they felt more acceptance by the principal investigators than by nursing colleagues. A majority of CRNs are involved in all procedures specified in the CTNQ-SWE. The most often performed tasks, also rated as the most important by the CRNs, concerned informed consent and management of investigational products. The education was often informal: with a lack of job descriptions and professional development plans. Need of formal specialist education was expressed.Conclusions:  Knowledge about the role description can be used by clinical research enterprise internationally and healthcare organizations aiming to support CRNs in their role.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

clinical research nurse

clinical study coordinator

clinical trial nurse

clinical trial nursing questionnaire

competence

nurse

professional development

registered nurse

role

swedish

tasks

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