Effect of an Empowerment-Based Psychoeducation Program on Burnout and Psychological Outcomes in Nurse Managers

NCT07556302 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: SDU-NM-2026-05
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an empowerment-based psychoeducation program on burnout, self-leadership, mindfulness, and psychological resilience among nurse managers. The study population consists of nurse managers working in healthcare settings. The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the psychoeducation program reduces burnout levels and improves self-leadership, mindfulness, and psychological resilience among nurse managers. The main research questions are as follows: Does the empowerment-based psychoeducation program reduce burnout levels in nurse managers? Does the program improve self-leadership levels in nurse managers? Does the program increase mindfulness levels in nurse managers? Does the program enhance psychological resilience in nurse managers? In this randomized controlled design, participants will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a structured empowerment-based psychoeducation program lasting five weeks, while the control group will not receive any intervention. Participants will undergo the following procedures: Completion of baseline (pre-test) assessments (T1) Participation in the psychoeducation program for the intervention group (5 weeks) No intervention for the control group Completion of post-intervention assessments (T2) Completion of follow-up assessments three months after the intervention (T3) The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based interventions aimed at strengthening managerial competencies and psychological well-being among nurse managers.

Conditions

Burnout; Mindfulness; Leadership; Psychological Empowerment Program; Psychological Resilience; Nurse Led Interventions

Keywords

nurse led interventions; Psychological Empowerment program; Self-leadership; Psychological Resilience; Burnout

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in burnout levels measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory.

  The Emotional Exhaustion subscale ranges from 0 to 36, the Depersonalization subscale ranges from 0 to 20, and the Personal Accomplishment subscale ranges from 0 to 32. Higher scores on Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization indicate higher levels of burnout, whereas higher scores on Personal Accomplishment indicate lower levels of burnout.

  Time Frame: Baseline (T1), 5 weeks after intervention (T2), and 3-month follow-up (T3).

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Change in self-leadership levels measured using the Self-Leadership Scale.

  Time Frame: Baseline (T1), 5 weeks after intervention (T2), and 3-month follow-up (T3).

• Change in psychological empowerment levels measured using the Psychological Empowerment Scale.

  Time Frame: Baseline (T1), 5 weeks after intervention (T2), and 3-month follow-up (T3).

• Change in resilience levels measured using the Brief Resilience Scale

  Baseline (T1), 5 weeks after intervention (T2), and 3 months after intervention (T3)

Study Arms (2)

Empowerment-Based Psychoeducation Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive a structured empowerment-based psychoeducation program consisting of 5 sessions over 5 weeks. The program aims to improve self-leadership, psychological empowerment, mindfulness, and resilience, and to reduce burnout levels among nurse managers.

Behavioral: Empowerment-Based Psychoeducation Program

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will not receive any intervention during the study period but will complete the same assessment schedule as the intervention group.

Interventions

Empowerment-Based Psychoeducation Program BEHAVIORAL

A structured psychoeducation program designed to enhance self-leadership, psychological empowerment, mindfulness, and resilience, and to reduce burnout among nurse managers through interactive sessions, group discussions, and practical exercises over a 5-week period.

Empowerment-Based Psychoeducation Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Nurse managers currently working in healthcare institutions
• Aged 18 years or older
• Willing to participate in the study
• Able to attend all psychoeducation sessions
• Provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Participation in a similar psychoeducation or intervention program within the last 6 months
• Inability to attend scheduled sessions regularly
• Refusal to provide informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Suleyman Demirel University: lead
• Kırıkkale University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Suleyman Demirel University

Isparta, 32100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Links

• An on-the-job mindfulness-based intervention for pediatric ICU nurses: Study describing a mindfulness-based intervention and its effects on nurses' well-being.
• Relevant study examining burnout and psychological outcomes among healthcare professionals.
• Study evaluating interventions aimed at improving psychological well-being and resilience.
• Research examining leadership and empowerment in healthcare settings.
• Study investigating psychological empowerment and its effects on professional outcomes.
• Research focusing on resilience and psychological adaptation in healthcare professionals.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Tangul Aytur Ozen, Phd.

  Suleyman Demirel University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Tangul Aytur Ozen, Phd.

CONTACT

+905063438226; tangulozen@sdu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: This study is open-label, and no masking is applied.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving an empowerment-based psychoeducation program or a control group receiving no intervention. The intervention will last five weeks, with assessments conducted at baseline (T1), post-intervention (T2), and three-month follow-up (T3).

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 19, 2026
• First Posted: April 29, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): June 5, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 3, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 5, 2026
• Last Updated: April 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)