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Feasibility and Effectiveness of the Advancing Research and Clinical Practice Through Close Collaboration (ARCC)

NCT03269331 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The Institute of Medicine's (IOM) ambitious goal for at least 90% of clinical decisions to be evidence-based includes nursing interventions and practice. Models and frameworks have been developed to meet the demand for practice transformation. While magnet facilities require a commitment to evidence-based nursing practice, military facilities currently lack such a requirement but are instituting evidence-based practice (EBP) initiatives in a purposeful path toward developing high-reliability organizations. Currently, little is known regarding the effectiveness of specific EBP models and frameworks within the military culture. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effectiveness of the Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC) model in an Air Force Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) beginning with nursing services. Research questions: 1. What is the current state of organizational culture and readiness for EBP within the MTF's nursing services? 2. Will utilization of the ARCC model significantly improve EBP beliefs, knowledge, and practice in MTF nurses over a two-year period? 3. Is the ARCC model feasible for implementation in Air Force MTF's? This study includes an intervention group (n=70) of active duty nurses and technicians who attend an intensive 5-day EBP Immersion Workshop and a control group (n=70) who do not. The intervention group will have access to specialized resources such as: a) Center for Transdisciplinary Evidence-Based Practice (CTEP) expert EBP mentors, b) EBP toolkit and resources, c) one year of free access to the Ohio State University (OSU) virtual library. Control group participants will have standard MTF education opportunities. Established valid and reliable survey measures (EBP attitudes, knowledge, beliefs) will be hosted electronically by CTEP at baseline, three, and twelve months. Online measures include institutional and nursing process measures (EBP implementation, policy changes, and

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL CTEP EBP Immersion

Study Locations (1)

California

  • David Grant Medical Center — Fairfield

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 131 participants
Start Date 2017-09-15
Est. Completion 2019-12-31

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03269331

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03269331 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 131 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center, which has 4 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Nurse's Role appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which CTEP EBP Immersion is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03269331 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03269331 about?

NCT03269331 is a clinical study titled "Feasibility and Effectiveness of the Advancing Research and Clinical Practice Through Close Collaboration (ARCC)". The Institute of Medicine's (IOM) ambitious goal for at least 90% of clinical decisions to be evidence-based includes nursing interventions and practice. Models and frameworks have been developed to meet the demand for practice transformation. While magnet facilities require a commitment to evidence...

What is the current status of trial NCT03269331?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 131 participants. The study started on 2017-09-15. Estimated completion is 2019-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT03269331 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Nurse's Role, Evidence-Based Practice. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03269331?

The interventions under investigation include: CTEP EBP Immersion (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03269331?

This trial is sponsored by David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center, which has 4 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT03269331 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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