Abdelaziz EM, Diab IA, Ouda MMA, Elsharkawy NB, Abdelkader FA. The effectiveness of assertiveness training program on psychological wellbeing and work engagement among novice psychiatric nurses.
Nurs Forum 2020;
55:309-319. [PMID:
32034762 DOI:
10.1111/nuf.12430]
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Abstract
AIM
The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an assertiveness training program on psychological wellbeing and work engagement among novice psychiatric nurses.
DESIGN
A quasi-experimental design was utilized (one group pre/post assessment).
SETTING
The study was conducted at The Abbasia hospital for mental health in Cairo, Egypt.
SUBJECTS
The subjects of the study were 36 novice nurses who were starting their careers the hospital during 2017/2018.
TOOLS
The current study used four tools for collecting the data: socio-demographic data sheet, Rathus Assertiveness Schedule, Riff's Psychological Well-Being Scale, and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale.
RESULTS
The study results revealed a statistically significant difference between measure one and measure two intervention program regarding assertiveness skills, psychological well-being, and work engagement. Also, there was a significant positive correlation between the total mean scores of assertiveness skills and total mean scores of psychological well-being.
CONCLUSIONS
This single-group feasibility study demonstrated that assertiveness training for novice nurses seems feasible. It may achieve a favorable outcome in developing assertiveness skills and improving psychological wellbeing.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Further randomized controlled trials with more extended follow-up periods are required.
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