J Korean Acad Nurs.  2016 Aug;46(4):490-500. 10.4040/jkan.2016.46.4.490.

Development and Effects of Assertiveness Training applying Dongsasub Training for Nursing Students in Clinical Practice

• Kim M

• KMID: 2424546
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2016.46.4.490

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to develop assertiveness training applying Dongsasub training for junior nursing students, and to verify effectiveness of the training on assertiveness behavior, self-esteem, clinical practice stress, and clinical competence.
METHODS
The study design was a non-equivalent control group non-synchronized design. Participants were 63 nursing students in clinical training (31 students in the experimental group and 32 students in the control group). The assertiveness training applying Dongsasub training consisted of four sessions. Outcome variables included assertiveness behavior, self-esteem, clinical practice stress, and clinical competence. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, Fisher's exact test and independent samples t-test with SPSS/WIN 21.0.
RESULTS
Scores of assertiveness behavior (t=-2.49, p=.015), self-esteem (t=-4.80, p<.001) and clinical competence (t=-2.33, p=.023) were significantly higher and clinical practice stress (t=4.22, p<.001) was significantly lower in the experimental group compared to the control group.
CONCLUSION
Results indicate that the assertiveness training applying Dongsasub training can be used as a nursing intervention to lower clinical practice stress and improve the clinical competence of nursing students.

Keyword

Meditation; Assertiveness; Self esteem; Psychological stress; Clinical competence

MeSH Terms

*Assertiveness
Clinical Competence
Female
Humans
Personal Satisfaction
*Program Evaluation
Self Concept
*Spiritualism
Students, Nursing/*psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult

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  Figure 1 Research design of this study.

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