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NCT Number: NCT07575048

Assertiveness Training for Communication Skills

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

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Key information

Conditions

Communication Behavior

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

AmasyaU

Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Neşe Uysal

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About this study

Introduction: Oncology nurses, who provide professional care to patients and their families during the cancer process, need to possess strong communication skills.

Aim: This research is planned to strengthen the communication skills of oncology nurses through virtual reality-based assertiveness training.

Method: The research will be conducted in the oncology unit of a university hospital using a randomized controlled experimental design. Data will be collected using a Sociodemographic Data Form, the Voltan-Acar Self-Determination Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Emotion Expression Scale, and the Assertiveness Skills Form. Data collection forms will be administered before the start of the intervention and after the completion of the virtual reality-based assertiveness training. The assertiveness skills training group will receive 8 weeks of training content, once a week for 30-40 minutes, in a group training format.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Voltan-Acar Self-Determination Scale

    Time frame: 8 week

    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.

  2. Maslach Burnout Inventory

    Time frame: 8 week

    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.

  3. Expression of Emotions Scale

    Time frame: 8 week

    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.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Neşe Uysal

CONTACT

[email protected]

(90)3582181767

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Amasya University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Strengthening the Communication Skills of Oncology Nurses Through Virtual Reality-Based Assertiveness Training

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 8, 2026
Registry last updated
May 8, 2026

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