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Effects of a Connection-Enhancement Program for Newly Employed Generation Z Nurses.
Sponsor: National Defense Medical University, Taiwan
Summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of a connection-enhancement program on resilience, perceived stress, burnout, and intention to stay among newly employed Generation Z nurses in a military hospital. Approximately 80 eligible nurses will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The control group will receive conventional orientation education for newly employed nurses, whereas the intervention group will receive the connection-enhancement program in addition to conventional orientation education. The intervention will be delivered over four weeks, with one 50-60-minute session per week. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention using self-reported questionnaires and salivary cortisol measurements.
Official title: Effects of a Connection-Enhancement Program on Resilience, Stress, Burnout, and Intention to Stay Among Newly Employed Generation Z Nurses in a Military Hospital
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 29 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-09-29
Completion Date
2028-03-31
Last Updated
2026-09-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Connection-Enhancement Program
The Connection-Enhancement Program is a 4-week intervention for newly employed Generation Z nurses, delivered by trained research personnel in weekly 50-60-minute sessions. The programme uses presentations, multimedia materials, guided exercises, and brief discussions. Week 1 addresses workplace adaptation, stress awareness, role transition, and psychological safety; Week 2 focuses on resilience, relaxation techniques, and self-care; Week 3 addresses emotional awareness, emotion regulation, and mindfulness-based breathing; and Week 4 focuses on self-compassion, resilience, coping strategies, support resources, and active listening skills. Workplace-based scenarios and experiences shared by experienced nurses are integrated throughout the program to strengthen participants' understanding of workplace stress and practical coping strategies.
Conventional Orientation Education
Participants in the control group will receive conventional orientation education for newly employed nurses provided by the hospital. They will not receive the Connection-Enhancement Program during the study intervention period.