Virtual reality assertiveness training to improve oncology nurses' communication skills
Strengthening the Communication Skills of Oncology Nurses Through Virtual Reality-Based Assertiveness Training
NA · Amasya University · NCT07575048
We will test whether an 8-week virtual reality assertiveness program can help oncology nurses communicate more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Amasya University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Amasya) |
| Trial ID | NCT07575048 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized controlled experiment run in the oncology unit of Amasya University Hospital comparing virtual reality-based assertiveness training to usual practice. Oncology nurses randomized to the intervention will receive eight weekly group sessions of 30–40 minutes delivered with virtual reality scenarios. Data will be collected before and after the program using a sociodemographic form, the Voltan-Acar Self-Determination Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Emotion Expression Scale, and an Assertiveness Skills Form. The primary aim is to measure changes in assertiveness and related communication skills after the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Oncology nurses aged 18 or older who have worked in oncology clinics for at least six months and agree to participate are the intended participants.
Not a fit: Nurses who already completed prior assertiveness training, those who cannot attend the in-person sessions, or those who do not complete the study measures are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience clearer, more confident communication from their nurses, which can reduce confusion and emotional distress during cancer care.
How similar studies have performed: Traditional assertiveness trainings have shown benefit and early VR-based communication trainings are promising, but VR assertiveness training specifically for oncology nurses is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who gave incomplete answers to the scales used in the study, * Those who have previously participated in assertiveness skills training.
Where this trial is running
Amasya
- AmasyaU — Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Neşe Uysal — Amasya University
- Study coordinator: Neşe Uysal
- Email: nese.uysal@amasya.edu.tr
- Phone: (90)3582181767
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.
Conditions: Communication, Education