Analysis of the Status Quo and Factors Influencing Nurses’ Perceived Professional Value in Drug Clinical Trials
Department of Pharmacy, Suzhou Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Suzhou 215153, China
| Abstract: | Objective: We aimed to explore the status quo of clinical research nurses’ (CRNs) perceived professional value and analyze its influencing factors. Methods: We selected a total of 230 CRNs from eight Tertiary hospital in China that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria using convenience sampling from February 2021 to February 2022. The investigation was conducted using a self-developed general information questionnaire and the perceived professional value scale. We used the independent sample t-test, single factor analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression analysis to process the data. Results: A total of 219 eligible questionnaires were collected from 230 CRNs involved in drug clinical research. Of these, 87.21% (191/219) were women. Most CRNs (69.41%, 152/219) had a bachelor’s degree in nursing (78.54%, 172/219) and had worked for 3–10 years (66.21%, 145/219). Among CRNs, 57.08% (125/219) were engaged in drug clinical research less than 1 year. The mean score of perceived professional value among CRNs was 4.33±0.03. The score for social support was the highest (4.38±0.33), and the score of matched degree of occupation and ability was the lowest (3.42±0.20). The score of perceived professional value for matching professional and personal advancement and number of GCP trainings showed statistically significant differences among drug CRNs (P<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that sex, length of service in clinical research, and the number of clinical trial projects in which CRNs participated were the main factors influencing perceived professional value (P<0.05). Conclusion: Perceived professional value among CRNs in China is at a high level. The department, number of GCP training, and management of operations-related work affect CRNs’ perceived professional value. Therefore, targeted interventions can be developed according to our findings to improve the perceived professional value of CRNs involved in drug clinical research. |
| Keywords: | Clinical Research Nurse; Perceived Professional Value; Influencing Factors; Clinical Trial |
| DOI: | 10.57237/j.nhres.2023.04.003 |
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Received: 4 August 2023
Accepted: 7 December 2023
Published Online: 9 December 2023
Funding
| 1. | Suzhou Science and Technology Plan Project (SYSD2019171) |
| 2. | Science and Technology Development Fund of Nanjing Medical University (NMUB20210250) |
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