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Effecting personal effectiveness: assertiveness training for nurses.

J Slater1

  • 1Central Nottinghamshire Health Authority, Mansfield.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 1, 1990
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This study introduces a client-centered approach to assertiveness training for nurses, emphasizing group enablement over traditional teaching. This method values nurses' experiences for personal development, proving more effective than technique-focused training.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare Communication

Background:

  • Assertiveness training is crucial for nurses to navigate complex healthcare environments.
  • Traditional training methods may not fully leverage the collective experience of nursing professionals.
  • Societal stereotypes and professional traditions can impede assertive behaviors in nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a client-centered, group-led approach to assertiveness training for nurses.
  • To highlight the efficacy of enabling and self-awareness in professional development.
  • To explore the unique challenges nurses face in practicing assertiveness.

Main Methods:

  • A client-centered, group-led assertiveness training program was developed and described.

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  • The approach focuses on enabling participants and utilizing group resources.
  • Historical context and definitions of assertiveness training were reviewed.

    • Main Results:

    • The client-centered approach leverages group knowledge and experiences as valid learning resources.
    • This enabling method is presented as more impactful for personal development than technique-based training.
    • The study acknowledges specific barriers to assertiveness in nursing.

    Conclusions:

    • A client-centered, group-led approach to assertiveness training is effective for nurses.
    • Prioritizing self-awareness and group experience enhances professional development.
    • Addressing traditional barriers is key to fostering assertiveness in nursing practice.