Emotional Awareness and Communication Training Effectiveness in Oncology Nurses

NCT07231913 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 07/1398
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Occupational Burnout; Emotional Awareness; Communication Skills

Keywords

Oncology Nurses; Emotional Awareness; Professional Well-being; Psychosocial Training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Burnout Levels of Oncology Nurses

  Burnout levels will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) before and 4 weeks after the intervention.

  Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• 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

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

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.

Behavioral: Structured Emotional Awareness and Communication Training

Control Group

OTHER

Participants receive educational materials in written/digital format after the intervention period. No face-to-face training is provided during the study.

Other: Educational Materials

Interventions

Structured Emotional Awareness and Communication Training BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the intervention group will receive a structured training program over four weeks, consisting of weekly 45-minute face-to-face sessions. The program covers: Recognizing emotions and emotional awareness Burnout symptoms and healthy coping strategies Challenging conversations and effective communication skills Personal strategies to prevent burnout The training includes interactive presentations, group discussions, and short exercises.

Intervention Group

Educational Materials OTHER

Participants in the control group will receive written or digital educational materials after the intervention period. No face-to-face training is provided during the study.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University: lead
• Ankara Etlik City Hospital: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Professional

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Occupational Stress; Occupational Diseases; Burnout, Psychological; Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Elif Çırpanlı, MSc Student (Nursing)

CONTACT

+905511446486; elifcirpanli@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: 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.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MSc Student, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Department of Mental Health and Disease Nursing

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned into two parallel groups using stratified randomization. The intervention group (n=32) will receive a structured emotional awareness and communication training program over four weeks, consisting of weekly 45-minute face-to-face sessions. The control group (n=32) will receive educational materials in written/digital format after the intervention period. Both groups will be assessed using pre- and post-intervention measures to evaluate emotional awareness, communication skills, and occupational burnout.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 14, 2025
• First Posted: November 17, 2025
• Study Start: October 25, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2026
• Study Completion: May 1, 2026
• Last Updated: November 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)