Emotional Awareness and Communication Training Effectiveness in Oncology Nurses

November 14, 2025 updated by: elifcirpanli, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Emotional Awareness and Communication-Based Intervention Training for Oncology Nurses

This interventional clinical study aims to evaluate whether a structured emotional awareness and communication training program can reduce occupational burnout among oncology nurses. The study will address the following primary questions: Does the intervention lead to a significant increase in nurses' emotional awareness? Does it improve their communication skills in challenging patient and family interactions? Does it reduce their levels of professional burnout? Participants will be recruited from oncology nurses working at Ankara Etlik City Hospital who have been employed in the unit for at least six months and consent to participate. A total of 64 nurses will be randomly assigned to an intervention group (n=32), receiving four weekly face-to-face training sessions over four weeks, or a control group (n=32), receiving educational materials in written/digital format. Data will be collected using pre- and post-intervention assessments with the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Emotional Requirements Scale, and the Communication Skills Scale for Healthcare Professionals. All data will be anonymized and analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the intervention in enhancing emotional awareness and communication skills and in reducing burnout among oncology nurses.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This interventional study aims to assess the effectiveness of a structured emotional awareness and communication training program in reducing occupational burnout among oncology nurses. The study will be conducted at Ankara Etlik City Hospital Oncology Unit between November 27, 2025, and May 27, 2026. Participants will include 64 nurses who have been working in the unit for at least six months and consent to participate. They will be randomly assigned to an intervention group (n=32) or a control group (n=32) using stratified randomization.

The intervention group will receive four weekly 45-minute face-to-face training sessions covering:

Recognizing Emotions and Emotional Awareness - understanding emotions and their role in professional practice.

Burnout and Healthy Coping Strategies - identifying burnout symptoms and learning adaptive coping mechanisms.

Challenging Conversations and Effective Communication - practicing empathetic listening, reflection, and emotion-focused communication.

Personal Strategies Against Burnout - applying self-care and stress management techniques.

The control group will receive educational materials in written/digital format after the intervention period to ensure ethical compliance. Data will be collected before and after the intervention using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the Emotional Requirements Scale, and the Communication Skills Scale for Healthcare Professionals.

All data will be anonymized, and participants' confidentiality will be strictly maintained. Statistical analyses will be performed using International Business Machines (IBM) Statistical Package for the Social Science Statistics (SPSS) 25.0, including independent and paired t-tests and effect size calculations (Cohen's d) to evaluate the intervention's impact on emotional awareness, communication skills, and burnout levels. This study seeks to provide evidence-based strategies to enhance nurses' psychosocial resilience, improve patient care quality, and reduce occupational burnout in high-stress oncology settings.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

64

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Yenimahalle
      • Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye), 06170
        • Recruiting
        • Ankara Etlik City Hospital
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Employed as a nurse in an oncology unit for at least 6 months
  • Voluntarily agrees to participate in the study
  • Able to attend all training sessions
  • Completes both pre-test and post-test questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Currently on leave or planning to take leave during the study period
  • Has received prior structured training related to emotional awareness or communication skills within the past year
  • Diagnosed with a severe psychological disorder that may affect participation

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Intervention Group
Participants receive a structured emotional awareness and communication training program over four weeks, with weekly 45-minute face-to-face sessions covering emotional recognition, coping with burnout, effective communication in challenging situations, and personal strategies to prevent burnout.
Behavioral: Structured Emotional Awareness and Communication Training

Participants in the intervention group will receive a structured training program over four weeks, consisting of weekly 45-minute face-to-face sessions. The program covers:

Recognizing emotions and emotional awareness Burnout symptoms and healthy coping strategies Challenging conversations and effective communication skills Personal strategies to prevent burnout The training includes interactive presentations, group discussions, and short exercises.
Other: Control Group
Participants receive educational materials in written/digital format after the intervention period. No face-to-face training is provided during the study.
Other: Educational Materials
Participants in the control group will receive written or digital educational materials after the intervention period. No face-to-face training is provided during the study.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Burnout Levels of Oncology Nurses
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention
Burnout levels will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) before and 4 weeks after the intervention.
Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Compassion Fatigue Levels
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention
Compassion fatigue will be evaluated using the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) at baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention.
Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention
Change in Emotional Awareness and Communication Skills
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention
Emotional awareness and communication skills will be measured using a researcher-developed questionnaire at baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention.
Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Collaborators

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 25, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 14, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 14, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

November 17, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 17, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 14, 2025

Last Verified

November 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 07/1398

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Data collected will be anonymized and used solely for this study. Individual participant data will not be shared outside the research team.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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