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This study aims to develop and evaluate ontological coaching among novice nurses in Singapore. The specific aims of this project are: (1) to develop theory based Ontological Coaching among Nurses (OCN) intervention for novice nurses; (2) examine its effectiveness on nurses' psychological wellbeing (primary outcome), help-seeking behavior (social support), goal setting, resilience, intention to leave and job satisfaction (Secondary outcomes); and (3) examine the perceptions of nurses in receiving this intervention.
The specific research questions we plan to answer in this project are:
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching | Experimental | In the form of small groups (3-6 participants), the nurses will receive a knowledge based session (maximum 1 hour long) to share about ontological coaching. After the group session, each nurse will receive 4 individual sessions (30-60 minutes) on monthly basis. |
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| Conotrol | No Intervention | Participants do not undergo any ontological coaching. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ontological coaching | Behavioral | Group session: This session will provide an overview of coaching and the following topics will be covered: 1) Experience coaching in teams, 2) The Ideal Life, 3) The Coaching Distinction, 4) Introduction to Body, Emotions, Language (BEL), 5) Deeper understanding of BEL, 6) Applying BEL to clinical scenarios, 7) The coaching perspective in Nursing, 8) Re-visit the Ideal Life, 9) Explore mental/emotional/physical challenges in practicing nursing, 10) Time and stress management, work-life balance; Individual Session: This individualized session will cover the discussions on the topic brought up by novice nurses. The aim of this session is to: 1) Help novice nurses design the steps in their journey towards what they care about, 2) Explore the nurses' world by asking encouraging and evoking questions, 3) Collaborate with nurses in a stimulating and imaginative manner that help them to optimize their potential, 4) Co-create with nurses the professional and personal identity they strive for |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Effectiveness on nurses' psychological wellbeing | Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being: a 42-item instrument Psychological Wellbeing (PWB) Scale measures six aspects of wellbeing and happiness: autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. Respondents rate how strongly they agree or disagree with 42 statements using a 7-point scale (1 = strongly agree; 7 = strongly disagree). | baseline, 2-3 months (intervention), 4-6 months (post intervention) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Stress | Nursing Stress Scale: a 34-item instrument that describe situations that have been identified as causing stress for nurses in the performance of their duties. Respondents how strongly they agree or disagree with 34 statements using a 4-point scale (1 = never; 4 = very frequently). | baseline, 2-3 months (intervention), 4-6 months (post intervention) |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Nurses:
Facilitators:
- who hold an Ontological Coaching certification and a minimum of 50 hours of Coaching experience
Exclusion Criteria:
Nurses:
Facilitators:
- who does not hold an Ontological Coaching certification or who do not have a minimum of 50 hours of Coaching experience
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shefaly Shorey, PhD | National University of Singapore | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Alexandra Hospital | Singapore | Singapore | ||||
| National University Hospital |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 42143828 | Derived | Ang WHD, Chua JYX, Ang E, Ng SC, Goh ML, Rian SZBM, Mordiffi SZ, Matthews J, Chan PY, Er J, Lee M, Wijaya DJ, Shen L, Shorey S. Impact of ontological coaching on well-being, job outcomes, and retention intentions in nurses: A multi-centre randomised controlled trial. Int J Nurs Stud. 2026 Sep;181:105571. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105571. Epub 2026 May 17. |
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Two-group parallel-armed randomized controlled trial with an intervention group undergoing ontological coaching and control group with no ontological coaching.
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| Help-seeking behavior (social support) | Sarason's social support questionnaire - short form (SSQSR): a 6-item instrument to evaluate the availability and satisfaction associated with an individual's social support systems. Respondents indicate the number of people available to provide support in 6 areas and then rate the overall level of satisfaction with the support given in each of the areas using a 6-point scale (1 = very dissatisfied; 6 = very satisfied). | baseline, 2-3 months (intervention), 4-6 months (post intervention) |
| Goal Setting | Goal Setting Questionnaire (GSQ): an 18-item instrument to evaluate individuals' competencies in three areas: setting meaningful goals, focusing on personal improvement, and incorporating prior experiences, interests, skills, and feedback from family, peers, or a trusted individual. Respondents rate how strongly they agree or disagree with 18 statements using a 5-point scale (1 = not very like me; 5 = very like me) | baseline, 2-3 months (intervention), 4-6 months (post intervention) |
| Intention to Leave | Roodt's turnover scale (TIS-6): a 6-item instrument to measure turnover intention. Respondents rate how strongly they agree or disagree with 6 statements using a 5-point scale (1 = never; 5 = always) | baseline, 2-3 months (intervention), 4-6 months (post intervention) |
| Job Satisfaction | Bowling Green State University's The Job Satisfaction Scale: measures employee attitudes such as job satisfaction. Respondents indicate their satisfaction in 5 areas (Y = Yes; N = No; ? = Cannot Decide). | baseline, 2-3 months (intervention), 4-6 months (post intervention) |
| Singapore |
| Singapore |
| National University Polyclinics | Singapore | Singapore |
| Ng Teng Fong General Hospital | Singapore | Singapore |