Assertiveness Training for Communication Skills

NCT07575048 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: NU-567
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to determine the effect of virtual reality-based assertiveness training on strengthening the communication skills of oncology nurses.

Conditions

Communication

Keywords

Education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Voltan-Acar Self-Determination Scale

  This scale was developed by Voltan Acar and Öğretmen (2007) to measure individuals' assertiveness levels. The scale contains a total of 28 items: 17 for the shyness dimension and 11 for the assertiveness dimension. It is a six-point Likert scale. The lowest possible score is 28, and the highest is 168. As an individual's score on the scale increases, their level of assertiveness increases.

  8 week

• Maslach Burnout Inventory

  The scale was developed by Maslach and Jackson (1981) and adapted into Turkish by Ergin (1993), the Turkish version of this inventory contains 22 items and uses a 5-point Likert scale with values ranging from 0 to 4. It has three sub-dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Higher scores indicate increased burnout.

  8 week

• Expression of Emotions Scale

  The scale was developed by King and Emmons (1990) and adapted into Turkish by Kuzucu (2011), this 16-item Likert-type rating scale consists of three sub-dimensions: positive, negative, and closeness. High scores on the scale indicate a high tendency to express emotions.

  8 week

Study Arms (2)

Assertiveness Skills Training

EXPERIMENTAL

The content of the Assertiveness Training is based on the assertiveness training developed by Michel and Fursland (2008). Session 1: Introduction, Welcome and Orientation, The Concept of Assertiveness; Session 2: Types of Behavior; Session 3: Assertiveness Techniques; Session 4: Dealing with Criticism; Session 5: Saying "No"; Session 6: Disappointment; Session 7: Relaxation Exercises; Session 8: Application, General Discussions and Evaluation. First, scenario-based videos will be created to develop assertiveness training skills, and these videos will be integrated into virtual reality glasses. Two videos will be created for each scenario. The first video will address a communication problem experienced by the nurse. The second video will be educational content using effective communication skills in the problem experienced by the nurse. Virtual reality applications will be conducted individually with each nurse.

Other: Assertiveness Skills Training

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Control group: Nurses in the control group will not receive assertiveness skills training; they will only complete data collection forms during two designated time periods.

Interventions

Assertiveness Skills Training OTHER

The content of the Assertiveness Training is based on the assertiveness training developed by Michel and Fursland (2008). Session 1: Introduction, Welcome and Orientation, The Concept of Assertiveness; Session 2: Types of Behavior; Session 3: Assertiveness Techniques; Session 4: Dealing with Criticism; Session 5: Saying "No"; Session 6: Disappointment; Session 7: Relaxation Exercises; Session 8: Application, General Discussions and Evaluation. First, scenario-based videos will be created to develop assertiveness training skills, and these videos will be integrated into virtual reality glasses. Two videos will be created for each scenario. The first video will address a communication problem experienced by the nurse. The second video will be educational content using effective communication skills in the problem experienced by the nurse. Virtual reality applications will be conducted individually with each nurse.

Assertiveness Skills Training

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Those who agree to participate in the study,
• Those who are 18 years of age or older,
• Those who have been working in oncology clinics for at least 6 months.

You may not qualify if:

• Those who gave incomplete answers to the scales used in the study,
• Those who have previously participated in assertiveness skills training.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Amasya University: lead

Study Sites (1)

AmasyaU

Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Communication

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

• Neşe Uysal

  Amasya University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Neşe Uysal

CONTACT

(90)3582181767; nese.uysal@amasya.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 3, 2026
• First Posted: May 8, 2026
• Study Start: March 30, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 15, 2026
• Last Updated: May 8, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Locations

TU (1)