Emotional awareness and communication training for oncology nurses.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Emotional Awareness and Communication-Based Intervention Training for Oncology Nurses
This program will try a four-week emotional awareness and communication training to see if it helps oncology nurses improve emotional awareness, handle difficult conversations better, and reduce burnout.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Yenimahalle) |
| Trial ID | NCT07231913 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized interventional trial will enroll 64 oncology nurses at Ankara Etlik City Hospital and randomly assign them to a four-session face-to-face training program or a control group receiving written/digital educational materials. The intervention consists of four weekly 45-minute sessions covering recognizing emotions, burnout and coping strategies, communication for challenging conversations, and personal self-care techniques. Outcomes will be measured with pre- and post-intervention questionnaires including the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Emotional Requirements Scale, and a Communication Skills Scale for Healthcare Professionals. Data will be anonymized and compared between groups over the study period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are oncology nurses at Ankara Etlik City Hospital with at least six months of unit experience who can attend all sessions, consent to participate, and have not had similar structured training in the past year.
Not a fit: Nurses who are on leave or planning leave during the study, those who received similar training within the past year, or those with severe psychological disorders are unlikely to receive benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience clearer, more empathetic communication and better emotional support from their oncology nurses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous programs teaching emotional awareness and communication to healthcare staff have shown modest improvements in communication skills and reductions in burnout in some settings, so this approach has supportive but variable evidence.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Yenimahalle
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elif Çırpanlı, MSc Student (Nursing)
- Email: elifcirpanli@gmail.com
- Phone: +905511446486
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.