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.