Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Emotional Awareness and Communication-Based Intervention Training for Oncology Nurses
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 64
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Burnout Levels of Oncology Nurses
研究概览
简要总结
This interventional clinical study aims to evaluate whether a structured emotional awareness and communication training program can reduce occupational burnout among oncology nurses. The study will address the following primary questions: Does the intervention lead to a significant increase in nurses' emotional awareness? Does it improve their communication skills in challenging patient and family interactions? Does it reduce their levels of professional burnout? Participants will be recruited from oncology nurses working at Ankara Etlik City Hospital who have been employed in the unit for at least six months and consent to participate. A total of 64 nurses will be randomly assigned to an intervention group (n=32), receiving four weekly face-to-face training sessions over four weeks, or a control group (n=32), receiving educational materials in written/digital format. Data will be collected using pre- and post-intervention assessments with the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Emotional Requirements Scale, and the Communication Skills Scale for Healthcare Professionals. All data will be anonymized and analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the intervention in enhancing emotional awareness and communication skills and in reducing burnout among oncology nurses.
详细描述
This interventional study aims to assess the effectiveness of a structured emotional awareness and communication training program in reducing occupational burnout among oncology nurses. The study will be conducted at Ankara Etlik City Hospital Oncology Unit between November 27, 2025, and May 27, 2026. Participants will include 64 nurses who have been working in the unit for at least six months and consent to participate. They will be randomly assigned to an intervention group (n=32) or a control group (n=32) using stratified randomization.
The intervention group will receive four weekly 45-minute face-to-face training sessions covering:
Recognizing Emotions and Emotional Awareness - understanding emotions and their role in professional practice.
Burnout and Healthy Coping Strategies - identifying burnout symptoms and learning adaptive coping mechanisms.
Challenging Conversations and Effective Communication - practicing empathetic listening, reflection, and emotion-focused communication.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
This study is open-label. Participants and researchers are aware of group assignments because the intervention involves face-to-face training sessions, which cannot be blinded. Outcome assessments will be conducted using standardized self-report questionnaires. All data will be anonymized during analysis to minimize bias.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Employed as a nurse in an oncology unit for at least 6 months
- •Voluntarily agrees to participate in the study
- •Able to attend all training sessions
- •Completes both pre-test and post-test questionnaires
排除标准
- •Currently on leave or planning to take leave during the study period
- •Has received prior structured training related to emotional awareness or communication skills within the past year
- •Diagnosed with a severe psychological disorder that may affect participation
研究组 & 干预措施
Intervention Group
Participants receive a structured emotional awareness and communication training program over four weeks, with weekly 45-minute face-to-face sessions covering emotional recognition, coping with burnout, effective communication in challenging situations, and personal strategies to prevent burnout.
干预措施: Structured Emotional Awareness and Communication Training (Behavioral)
Control Group
Participants receive educational materials in written/digital format after the intervention period. No face-to-face training is provided during the study.
干预措施: Educational Materials (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Burnout Levels of Oncology Nurses
时间窗: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention
Burnout levels will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) before and 4 weeks after the intervention.
次要结局
- Change in Compassion Fatigue Levels(Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention)
- Change in Emotional Awareness and Communication Skills(Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention)
研究者
elifcirpanli
MSc Student, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Department of Mental Health and Disease Nursing
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University