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 in the hospital during 2017/2018.
Tools: The current study used four tools for collecting the data: a socio-demographic data sheet, the 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 the 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 well-being.
Recommendations: Further randomized controlled trials with more extended follow-up periods are required.