The effectiveness of assertiveness training program on psychological wellbeing and work engagement among novice psychiatric nurses.

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.