Occupational Therapy StudentsNCT07133009
Intentional Relationship Model in OT Students
A study testing Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) Training in people with Occupational Therapy Students, run by Ankara Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the changes in occupational therapy interns' professional personality types and therapeutic use behaviors through an Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)-based training program. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Occupational Therapy Students
- What is being tested?
- Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 Nov 2025to 30 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Be a 4th-year student in the Occupational Therapy Department,
- Be an intern student,
- Be literate in Turkish
Who cannot join
- Failure to attend the training program regularly
- Having a chronic illness
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Ankara Medipol University
Ankara, Altındağ, 06050
Busra Kaplan Kilic, PhD, +904442010, busra.kaplan@ankaramedipol.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: The Effect of the Intentional Relationship Model on Therapeutic Use of Self and Career Choice in Occupational Therapy Students
This study aims to examine the changes in occupational therapy interns' professional personality types and therapeutic use behaviors through an Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)-based training program. The study aims to introduce a therapeutic relationship-focused approach to occupational therapy education and to contribute to the effective development of students' therapeutic use skills during their professional development process.
Participants will receive one hour of interactive training per week for six weeks, structured within the framework of the IRM.
Read the detailed description
Type of research: Cross-sectional research Population and sample: The population of the research will consist of volunteer occupational therapy 4th grade students. In order to determine the sample size, a power analysis was conducted using the G*Power program with 95% power (alpha=0.05, two-tailed), and it was determined that a minimum of 54 participants were required for a matched t-test based on the guidelines provided by Cohen.
Inclusion criteria:
- Being a 4th-year occupational therapy student
- Being literate in Turkish
Exclusion criteria:
● Not participating regularly in the education program Students who meet the participation criteria and are provided with detailed information about the study will be asked to sign an informed consent form if they voluntarily agree to participate in the study. While the assessments will be conducted face-to-face, the education program will be conducted online (via Zoom).
Forms used for data collection: Sociodemographic Form, Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Use of Self (SETUS), Holland's Vocational Choice There is no control group in this study. Data collection tools will be applied before and after training in a single group.
- Conditions
- Occupational Therapy Students
- Being tested
- Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) Training
- Keywords
- Vocational Choice, Therapeutic Use of Self, Intentional Relationship Model, Occupational Therapy Students
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) TrainingOther
1 Theory: Brief introduction to the Intentional Relationship Model, therapeutic self-awareness, and explanation of therapeutic styles.
- Practice: Students share their existing knowledge and thoughts about therapeutic styles, and discuss the practical implications of therapeutic styles that may be relevant to them.
- Theory: Information about defining interpersonal characteristics and getting to know our clients
2 Practice: Sources of differences in client profiles in the client-therapist relationship, structuring questions appropriately, and practices for getting to know our clients better 3 Theory: Information about potential difficulties that may arise in the therapeutic process 3 Practice: Scenarios are played out about what can be done to address difficulties that may arise in the client-therapist relationship 4 Theory: Information about interpersonal reasoning skills and coping with difficulties 4 Practice: Strategies that can be used to create an appropriat
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Training Group | Other | Participants will undergo an IRM-based training program. Based on the IRM model, the six-week training program will consist of 30 minutes of theoretical instruction on a designated topic each week, followed by 30 minutes of role-playing scenarios related to the topic covered. Receives: Other: Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Use of Self Scale (SETUS)
This tool based on a combination of Bandura's social cognitive theory and Taylor's model of the therapeutic relationship in occupational therapy (IRM). The SETUS instrument measures therapists' self-efficacy in three different aspects of therapeutic use of self, according to Taylor's outline in the IRM of the essential aspects of relating in therapeutic contexts. The first 6 items of the SETMU, 7-18th of the SERIC, and 19-20th of the SEMIE subscale items form the whole scale SETUS. The items in the scale were related to occupational therapists' competencies in using therapeutic use of self while working with their clients. Ten Likert-type scales were used, such as I cannot do it at all (1point), I can do it moderately (6 point), and I can definitely do it (10 point). A high score indicates high self-efficacy in therapeutic use of self.
Measured: It will be administered to each participant before the training and six weeks after the training is completed.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Holland Vocational Preference Inventory
Holland proposed that people can be divided into six groups based on their personality traits and that these six groups can be grouped in the same way in their professional environments. Based on this, he developed the Personality Theory, known as the Typology Theory, in the field of career counseling. The main objective of this theory is to explain individuals' professional behaviors and to make recommendations for them to achieve professional satisfaction when choosing or changing careers. For the analysis of personality types, Holland's Career Preference Inventory included 90 questions to identify each personality type. The responses were coded using a 3-point Likert scale: "2 = I like it," "1 = It doesn't matter," and "0 = I don't like it." Scoring was based on participants' responses to determine the personality types they were closest to and farthest from.
Measured: It will be administered to each participant before the training and six weeks after the training is completed.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Aug 2025
- Study start10 Nov 2025
- Primary completion28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Occupational Therapy StudentsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- There is no control group in this study. Data collection tools will be applied before and after training in a single group.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Busra Kaplan Kilic, Ankara Medipol University
- Investigators
- Busra Kaplan Kilic, PhD, Principal investigator, Ankara Medipol University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07133009
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-2025-08-01
- Other IDs
- Busra Kaplan Kilic
- Status last verified
- Oct 2025
- First submitted
- 1 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 19 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Yazdani F, Carstensen T, Bonsaksen T. Therapeutic mode preferences and associated factors among Norwegian undergraduate occupational therapy students: A cross-sectional exploratory study. Scand J Occup Ther. 2017 Mar;24(2):136-142. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2016.1220620. Epub 2016 Aug 19.
PubMed 27538471Schwank K, Carstensen T, Yazdani F, Bonsaksen T. The Course of Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Use of Self in Norwegian Occupational Therapy Students: A 10-Month Follow-Up Study. Occup Ther Int. 2018 Apr 1;2018:2962747. doi: 10.1155/2018/2962747. eCollection 2018.
PubMed 29805333
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of the Intentional Relationship Model on Therapeutic Use of Self and Career Choice in Occupational Therapy Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07133009
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-2025-08-01
- Conditions
- Occupational Therapy Students
- Keywords
- Vocational Choice, Therapeutic Use of Self, Intentional Relationship Model, Occupational Therapy Students
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Medipol UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to examine the changes in occupational therapy interns' professional personality types and therapeutic use behaviors through an Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)-based training program. The study aims to introduce a therapeutic relationship-focused approach to occupational therapy education and to contribute to the effective development of students' therapeutic use skills during their professional development process.
Participants will receive one hour of interactive training per week for six weeks, structured within the framework of the IRM.
Detailed description
Type of research: Cross-sectional research Population and sample: The population of the research will consist of volunteer occupational therapy 4th grade students. In order to determine the sample size, a power analysis was conducted using the G*Power program with 95% power (alpha=0.05, two-tailed), and it was determined that a minimum of 54 participants were required for a matched t-test based on the guidelines provided by Cohen.
Inclusion criteria:
- Being a 4th-year occupational therapy student
- Being literate in Turkish
Exclusion criteria:
● Not participating regularly in the education program Students who meet the participation criteria and are provided with detailed information about the study will be asked to sign an informed consent form if they voluntarily agree to participate in the study. While the assessments will be conducted face-to-face, the education program will be conducted online (via Zoom).
Forms used for data collection: Sociodemographic Form, Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Use of Self (SETUS), Holland's Vocational Choice There is no control group in this study. Data collection tools will be applied before and after training in a single group.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- There is no control group in this study. Data collection tools will be applied before and after training in a single group.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Training Group | Other | Other: Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) TrainingParticipants will undergo an IRM-based training program. Based on the IRM model, the six-week training program will consist of 30 minutes of theoretical instruction on a designated topic each week, followed by 30 minutes of role-playing scenarios related to the topic covered. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Be a 4th-year student in the Occupational Therapy Department,
- Be an intern student,
- Be literate in Turkish
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Failure to attend the training program regularly
- Having a chronic illness
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) Training1 Theory: Brief introduction to the Intentional Relationship Model, therapeutic self-awareness, and explanation of therapeutic styles. 1. Practice: Students share their existing knowledge and thoughts about therapeutic styles, and discuss the practical implications of therapeutic styles that may be relevant to them. 2. Theory: Information about defining interpersonal characteristics and getting to know our clients 2 Practice: Sources of differences in client profiles in the client-therapist relationship, structuring questions appropriately, and practices for getting to know our clients better 3 Theory: Information about potential difficulties that may arise in the therapeutic process 3 Practice: Scenarios are played out about what can be done to address difficulties that may arise in the client-therapist relationship 4 Theory: Information about interpersonal reasoning skills and coping with difficulties 4 Practice: Strategies that can be used to create an appropriat | Other | Training Group |
Primary outcome
Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Use of Self Scale (SETUS)
Time frame: It will be administered to each participant before the training and six weeks after the training is completed.
This tool based on a combination of Bandura's social cognitive theory and Taylor's model of the therapeutic relationship in occupational therapy (IRM). The SETUS instrument measures therapists' self-efficacy in three different aspects of therapeutic use of self, according to Taylor's outline in the IRM of the essential aspects of relating in therapeutic contexts. The first 6 items of the SETMU, 7-18th of the SERIC, and 19-20th of the SEMIE subscale items form the whole scale SETUS. The items in the scale were related to occupational therapists' competencies in using therapeutic use of self while working with their clients. Ten Likert-type scales were used, such as I cannot do it at all (1point), I can do it moderately (6 point), and I can definitely do it (10 point). A high score indicates high self-efficacy in therapeutic use of self.
1 secondary outcome
Holland Vocational Preference Inventory
Time frame: It will be administered to each participant before the training and six weeks after the training is completed.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Nov 2025.
- Background: PubMed 27538471Yazdani F, Carstensen T, Bonsaksen T. Therapeutic mode preferences and associated factors among Norwegian undergraduate occupational therapy students: A cross-sectional exploratory study. Scand J Occup Ther. 2017 Mar;24(2):136-142. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2016.1220620. Epub 2016 Aug 19.
- Background: PubMed 29805333Schwank K, Carstensen T, Yazdani F, Bonsaksen T. The Course of Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Use of Self in Norwegian Occupational Therapy Students: A 10-Month Follow-Up Study. Occup Ther Int. 2018 Apr 1;2018:2962747. doi: 10.1155/2018/2962747. eCollection 2018.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Busra Kaplan Kilic, PhD principal investigator
Ankara Medipol University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) Training in people with Occupational Therapy Students, run by Ankara Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Use of Self Scale (SETUS) (time frame: It will be administered to each participant before the training and six weeks after the training is completed.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07133009, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Nov 2025.