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NCT Number: NCT07554066

Positive Psychotherapy Balance Program For Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to evaluate the effect of a positive psychotherapy-based psychoeducation program on nurses' ability to maintain balance in different areas of life and their overall life satisfaction. The program includes structured sessions designed to help nurses manage stress, improve well-being, and strengthen coping skills. Nurses who participate may benefit from improved emotional balance and quality of life. The results of this study may help develop supportive interventions for nurses in clinical settings.

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Key information

Conditions

Nurse Well-being Behavior Personal Satisfaction

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kübra Gülirmak Güler

Ortahisar, Trabzon, 61080, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This randomized controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a positive psychotherapy-based "Balance in Life" psychoeducation program developed for nurses. Considering that nurses often experience difficulties in maintaining balance across different life domains due to high workload, stress, and emotional demands, and that this negatively affects their life satisfaction, a structured psychosocial intervention was considered necessary.

The intervention program was based on the balance model of positive psychotherapy. Within this framework, life was conceptualized across key domains including body/health, achievement/work, relationships, and meaning/future, and achieving balance among these domains was targeted. Throughout the program, it was aimed to increase participants' awareness of these life areas, strengthen coping skills, and support a more balanced lifestyle. The psychoeducation program was delivered through structured sessions and included interactive methods.

Participants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. While the intervention group received the psychoeducation program, no structured intervention was applied to the control group during the study period. Data were collected before and after the intervention, and changes in balanced life skills and life satisfaction were evaluated.

The findings were considered to contribute to the development of interventions aimed at supporting nurses' psychosocial well-being and to provide guidance for integrating positive psychotherapy approaches into nursing practice and education.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being a registered nurse actively working in a clinical setting
  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Willingness to participate in the study voluntarily
  • Ability to attend the psychoeducation sessions
  • Ability to understand and complete the study instruments

Exclusion criteria

  • Currently receiving psychiatric treatment or psychotherapy
  • Having a diagnosed severe psychiatric disorder
  • Participation in another psychosocial intervention program during the study -period
  • Inability to attend sessions regularly

Treatment and study plan

Positive Psychotherapy-Based Balanced Life Psychoeducation Program

Other

The intervention consisted of a structured psychoeducation program based on the balance model of positive psychotherapy, specifically developed for nurses. The program focused on four core life domains: body/health, achievement/work, relationships, and meaning/future. It was delivered through scheduled sessions that included theoretical content, interactive discussions, and self-reflection exercises aimed at enhancing awareness of life balance, strengthening coping skills, and improving psychological well-being.

In addition to the sessions, participants were supported through a dedicated digital platform developed for the study (https://www.yasamdadenge.com/

). This platform enabled participants to evaluate their own balance across life domains, visualize their balance profiles, and engage with program-related content. Participants were encouraged to actively use the platform throughout the intervention period and apply the learned strategies in their daily lives.

Primary outcomes

  1. Balanced Life Skills

    Time frame: Post-intervention (8 weeks)

    Balanced life skills will be assessed using the Balanced Life Skills Scale, which evaluates individuals' ability to maintain balance across key life domains including self, family, close environment, work, and general life functioning.

Secondary outcomes

  1. 2. Subdimensions of Balanced Life Skills

    Time frame: Post-intervention (8 weeks)

    Changes in subdomains of balanced life skills will be evaluated to explore domain-specific effects of the intervention.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dr. Kübra Gülırmak Güler

Other

Collaborators

  • The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Registry information

Official study title

Effect Of A Positive Psychotherapy-Based Balance In Life Psychoeducation Program On Nurses' Balanced Life Skills And Life Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: PP-BALANCE

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 28, 2026
Registry last updated
Apr 28, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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