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Effectiveness of a psycho-oncology training program for oncology nurses: a randomized controlled trial
Yosuke Kubota1, Toru Okuyama1,2, Megumi Uchida1,2
1Department of Psychiatry and Cognitive-Behavioral Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan.
Psycho-Oncology
|October 10, 2015
Summary
A new training program significantly boosted oncology nurses' confidence and knowledge in managing psychological distress in cancer patients. The program was highly rated for its practical application in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Psycho-oncology
- Nursing Education
- Cancer Care
Background:
- Oncology nurses are crucial for providing psychosocial support to cancer patients.
- There is a need to enhance nurses' skills in assessing and managing psychological issues in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel training program designed to improve oncology nurses' confidence, knowledge, and attitudes towards managing common psychological problems in cancer patients.
- To assess the impact of the training on job-related stress and burnout.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 96 oncology nurses assigned to an intervention or control group.
- The intervention group received a 16-hour training program covering assessment and management of psychological distress, including role-playing and didactic sessions.
- Primary outcomes included changes in self-reported confidence, knowledge, and attitudes, measured pre- and 3-months post-intervention.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed significant improvements in confidence and knowledge compared to the control group.
- No significant differences were observed in attitudes, job-related stress, or burnout between the groups.
- 98% of participants found the training program useful for clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- The psycho-oncology training program effectively enhanced oncology nurses' confidence and knowledge in addressing psychological problems in cancer patients.
- The findings support the integration of such targeted training to improve psychosocial care in oncology nursing.
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