The Effect of the Role Performance Strengthening Program on the Adaptive Performance and Competence of Nurses

The "Role Performance Strenghthening Program (RPSP)" based on the Roy Adaptation Model was structured to increase the competence and adaptive performance levels of nurses working in pandemic units and to strenghthen role performance of nurses. In the measurements made after the completion of the program, it was determined that the competence and adaptive performance level of the nurses increased. It was found that the Roy Adaptation Model was suitable for use in research to be conducted on a nurse sample regarding coping with the challenges caused by coronavirus pandemic. It is recommended that the RPSP be included in institutional training programs.

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Key information

Conditions

Adaptation Competence Mixed Method Implementation Study Psychiatric Nursing Psychoeducation

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Akdeniz University Hospital

Antalya, Konyaalti, 07070, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

It has been understood that supporting the mental health and resilience of nurses who are vulnerable to the difficulties experienced during the pandemic process is of great importance. In this context, it has been revealed that there is a need for supportive psychiatric nursing practices; that psychiatric nurses need to help their colleagues cope with difficulties during difficult processes such as the pandemic. Based on this need, a psychoeducation program was written in this doctoral thesis to support and strengthen nurses during the pandemic process. This program, called "Role Performance Strengthening Program", is shaped within the framework of cognitive behavioral approach elements and is based on the Roy Adaptation Model. It is thought that the competence and adaptive performance level of nurses will increase through this structured psychoeducation program; therefore, the competence and adaptive performance level of nurses will be maintained and even increased during difficult processes such as the pandemic.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Working as a nurse in pandemic clinics, pandemic intensive care units or the orange area of the emergency room,
Having a competency score average below 26 as a result of measurements made with the Nursing Competency Scale,
Accepting to participate in the research in writing and verbally,
Accepting to participate in all sessions of the Role Performance Strenghthening Program. -

Exclusion criteria

It has been determined that the person is continuing a therapy program to cope with the problems he/she experiences due to working during the pandemic. -

Treatment and study plan

Role Performance Strenghthening Program

Other

This intervention was developed by the researcher within the scope of her doctoral dissertation. The intervention is an individual psychoeducation program; it was written and structured within the framework of cognitive behavioral therapy, based on the Roy Adaptation Model. The intervention was structured on the idea of empowering nurses working in pandemic units.

Primary outcomes

Scoring below 26 on the "Nurse Competence Scale"

Time frame: All quantitative and qualitative data of the first phase of the research were collected in approximately 8 weeks.

Quantitative data collection forms were first given to 54 nurses by the researcher and collected. After the scores obtained from these forms were collected and averaged, 42 nurses who received less than 26 points from the Nurse Competence Scale were selected. Getting less than 25 points from the Nurse Competence Scale is an indicator of low level of competence.

Nurses' competence levels were measured with a visual analog scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100 points. Scores below 25 indicate "low competence"; scores between 25 and 49 indicate "slightly good competence"; scores between 50 and 75 indicate "good competence"; and scores above 75 indicate "very good competence".

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Akdeniz University

Other

Collaborators

Akdeniz University Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of the Role Performance Strengthening Program Based on the Roy Adaptation Model on the Adaptive Performance and Competence of Nurses Working in Pandemic Units

Important dates

Study start: 2022
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Feb 27, 2025
Registry last updated: Mar 5, 2025

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