The "Role Performance Strenghthening Program (RPSP)" based on the Roy Adaptation Modelwas structured to increase the competence and adaptive performance levels of nursesworking in pandemic units and to strenghthen role performance of nurses. In themeasurements made after the completion of the program, it was determined that thecompetence and adaptive performance level of the nurses increased. It was found that theRoy Adaptation Model was suitable for use in research to be conducted on a nurse sampleregarding coping with the challenges caused by coronavirus pandemic. It is recommendedthat the RPSP be included in institutional training programs.
It has been understood that supporting the mental health and resilience of nurses who are
vulnerable to the difficulties experienced during the pandemic process is of great
importance. In this context, it has been revealed that there is a need for supportive
psychiatric nursing practices; that psychiatric nurses need to help their colleagues cope
with difficulties during difficult processes such as the pandemic. Based on this need, a
psychoeducation program was written in this doctoral thesis to support and strengthen
nurses during the pandemic process. This program, called "Role Performance Strengthening
Program", is shaped within the framework of cognitive behavioral approach elements and is
based on the Roy Adaptation Model. It is thought that the competence and adaptive
performance level of nurses will increase through this structured psychoeducation
program; therefore, the competence and adaptive performance level of nurses will be
maintained and even increased during difficult processes such as the pandemic.
Other: Role Performance Strenghthening Program
This intervention was developed by the researcher within the scope of her doctoral
dissertation. The intervention is an individual psychoeducation program; it was written
and structured within the framework of cognitive behavioral therapy, based on the Roy
Adaptation Model. The intervention was structured on the idea of empowering nurses
working in pandemic units.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Working as a nurse in pandemic clinics, pandemic intensive care units or the orange
area of the emergency room,
- Having a competency score average below 26 as a result of measurements made with the
Nursing Competency Scale,
- Accepting to participate in the research in writing and verbally,
- Accepting to participate in all sessions of the Role Performance Strenghthening
Program. -
Exclusion Criteria:
• It has been determined that the person is continuing a therapy program to cope with the
problems he/she experiences due to working during the pandemic. -
Akdeniz University Hospital
Antalya, Konyaalti, Turkey
İlhan Günbayı, Prof. Dr., Study Director
Akdeniz University Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences