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

Koç University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Chemotherapy

Treatments: Other: ChemoNurs Mobile Application Group

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06976450

2022.216.IRB3.099

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 59 patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Actively administering chemotherapy treatments
• Having knowledge of how to use an Android or iOS smartphone
• Possessing mobile literacy
• Working in oncology clinics for a duration of 0-12 months
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Not having completed the orientation process in oncology clinics
• Not having administered chemotherapy
• Incomplete responses in the data collection forms
• Willingness to withdraw at any stage of the study
• Participation in the Oncology Nursing Certification Program
• Prior attendance in courses or training sessions related to chemotherapy drugs

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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59 participants in 2 patient groups

Application Group

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in the experimental 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.

Treatment:

Other: ChemoNurs Mobile Application Group

Standard Practice

No Intervention group

Description:

Participants in the control group were oncology nurses working at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital who continued with their routine clinical duties without access to the CHEMONURS mobile application or any additional educational intervention. After completing the baseline assessment using the Chemotherapy Practice Knowledge Scale and the Attitude Scale for Chemotherapy Practices, no further intervention was provided. Follow-up assessments of knowledge and attitudes were conducted at the 3rd and 6th months, in parallel with the experimental group, to evaluate changes over time in the absence of the mobile application.