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The Effect of Emotion Regulation Training on Nurses: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Orkun Erkayiran1, Fatma Demirkiran2
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, Karaman, Türkiye.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|December 22, 2024
Summary
Emotion regulation training significantly improved nurses' use of cognitive reappraisal and reduced suppression strategies. This psychoeducation program enhances emotional well-being and job performance.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nurses face significant emotional distress, impacting well-being and job performance.
- Effective emotion regulation is crucial for healthcare professionals.
- Psychoeducation offers a potential intervention for managing emotional distress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of emotion regulation training on nurses.
- To assess changes in cognitive reappraisal and suppression strategies post-training.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of psychoeducation in enhancing nurses' emotion regulation skills.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design involving 72 nurses from a university hospital.
- Implementation of a psychoeducation program focused on emotion regulation.
- Data analysis using descriptive statistics and repeated measures ANOVA.
Main Results:
- The training group showed significantly higher cognitive reappraisal scores compared to the control group.
- Cognitive reappraisal scores increased significantly at post-test, 1-month, and 3-months follow-up.
- The training group exhibited significantly decreased suppression scores compared to the control group.
Conclusions:
- Emotion regulation training effectively enhances cognitive reappraisal and reduces suppression strategies in nurses.
- Psychoeducation is a valuable tool for improving nurses' emotional regulation skills.
- Further research into additional strategies could further optimize job performance and patient care.
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