Purpose: The study was conducted to determine the effect of the communication skills psychoeducation program on the self-esteem and communication skills of the care staff working in a rehabilitation center.
Material and method: The sample was 61 in the study, which was conducted in a quasi-experimental way with a single group pretest, posttest and follow-up pattern.
Finding: At the end of the psychoeducation program, it was determined that the psychoeducation has a positive effect on the self-esteem and communication skills of the care staffs.
Practice implications: Implementation of this practice, which can be applied to all care staffs in the clinics or rehabilitation centers, with repeated measurements such as 6 or 12-month periods may contribute to the literature.
Keywords: care personnel; communication skills; psychoeducation; self-esteem.
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