NCT06976450

Evaluating the Effectiveness of ChemoNurs: A Mobile Chemotherapy Drug Guide for Oncology Nurses

Evaluating the Effectiveness of ChemoNurs: A Mobile Chemotherapy Drug Guide for Oncology Nurses - A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 59 (actual)
• Sponsor: Koç University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile chemotherapy drug guide application, ChemoNurs, developed for oncology nurses, in improving their knowledge and attitudes toward chemotherapy practices. H1: The mobile chemotherapy drug guide developed for oncology nurses increases their knowledge related to chemotherapy. H2: The mobile chemotherapy drug guide developed for oncology nurses promotes the development of positive attitudes toward chemotherapy. H3: The mobile chemotherapy drug guide developed for oncology nurses increases their satisfaction.

Conditions

• Chemotherapy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	ChemoNurs Mobile Application Group	Participants in the mobile app group were oncology nurses employed at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital who were provided access to CHEMONURS, a mobile chemotherapy drug guide application developed to support clinical decision-making and professional development. After completing a demographic form and baseline assessments using the Chemotherapy Practice Knowledge Scale and the Attitude Scale for Chemotherapy Practices, participants received a demo version of the app via a WhatsApp link. They were instructed to download the application onto their personal smartphones and use it freely over a six-month period during their routine clinical practice. No restrictions were placed on usage frequency to reflect real-world applicability; usage was monitored through embedded app analytics and nurse feedback. Daily reminders and follow-up communications were used to encourage continued engagement. Follow-up assessments of knowledge and attitudes were conducted at the 3rd and 6th months. U
DEVICE	Personal Smartphone	Used by participants to access and interact with the CHEMONURS mobile application during the study period.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-08-01
• Primary completion: 2024-08-01
• Completion: 2025-05-01
• First posted: 2025-05-16
• Last updated: 2025-09-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)