Effects of group communication activity program using communication exercise by situation and video feedback on interpersonal communication competence of nursing students

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed at recognizing the effect of group communication activity [GCA] program for nursing students. Methods: Study design was one-group pretest posttest experimental design participating 33 students. Data were collected through GICC (Global interpersonal communication competence scale) questionnaire consisted of 48 items including 16 subcategories at pre and post test and analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test. The GCA program was performed with lecture and practice as developed portfolio for the health-communication. Performed practice by students was filmed in the program. Filmed contents of communication was reviewed and feedback after soon in the same program. Results: The average score of the students' interpersonal communication competence was 3.51 and 3.74 in the pre and post test respectively which showed statistically significant. There were statistically significant increase between pre and post testin the sub-categories such as selfdisclosure (3.19±0.74,, 3.60±0.72, t=2.29, p=.025), interaction management (3.50±0.53, 4.28±0.50, t=6.80, p<.001), immediacy (3.80±057, 4.08±0.57, t=2.08, p=.042), social appropriateness (3.79±0.49, 4.07±0.41, t=2.54, p=.013), goal detection (3.54±0.50, 3.82±0.44, t=2.40, p=.019), responsiveness(4.18±0.46, 4.44±0.59, t=2.02, p=.048). Conclusions: It is suggested that this program through the situational practice and videofeedback on the communication ability of nursing students was effective. It needs repeated research including large group by longitudinal approach. ? Research India Publications.