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WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY-PHILIPPINES
Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, 3100

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Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown due to Covid-19 on the Communication
Skills in the Hospital Settings of Level III Nursing Students
at Wesleyan University-Philippines
An Undergraduate Thesis Presented and Submitted to
The Faculty of the College of Nursing
Wesleyan University-Philippines
Cabanatuan City, Philippines
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
NCM 111: Nursing Research
Camus, Cyreen Ritlie G.
Domingo, Khylvin M.
Matias, Averone Joshh A.
Onarse, Benjamin Jr. D.
Repato, Joihren T.
BSN 3-4 | Group 7
June 2023
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Abstract
Title: Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown due to Covid-19 on the Communication
Skills in the Hospital Settings of Level III Nursing Students at Wesleyan University-
Philippines
Researchers:
Camus, Cyreen Ritlie G.
Domingo, Khylvin M.
Matias, Averone Joshh A.
Onarse, Benjamin Jr. D.
Repato, Joihren T.
Adviser: Dr. Jason Villaroman
School: Wesleyan University-Philippines
Academic Year: 2022-2023
The covid-19 pandemic has disrupted educational institutions worldwide, including
nursing programs. Level III nursing students at Wesleyan University-Philippines have experienced
a prolonged lockdown, which may or may not affected their communication skills in the hospital
settings. This research aims to assess the impact of post-lengthened lockdown due to covid-19 on
the communication skills in the hospital settings of level III nursing students. By evaluating the
effects of extended isolation and limited clinical exposure, this research seeks to provide valuable
insights about the level of communication skills in hospital settings of level III nursing students at
Wesleyan University-Philippines and propose strategies to enhance their communication skills.
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There were 208 out 224 level III nursing students who participated this research. Descriptive-
correlational design was used to study variables using survey through questionnaire. Frequency
counts, percentage and weighted mean were included in the statistical treatment. In addition,
Pearson correlation r was used to ascertain the relationship between the respondents’ profile and
the impact of post-lengthened lockdown due to covid-19 in the communication skills in the hospital
settings. Results indicated that there is no significant relationship between the profile of the
respondents and the impact of lengthened lockdown on the communication skills in the
hospital setting.
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Approval Sheet
In partial fulfillment of the requirement in Nursing Research II for the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing, this research entitled “Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown due
to Covid-19 on the Communication Skills in the Hospital Settings of Level III Nursing
Students at Wesleyan University-Philippines” prepared and submitted by Cyreen Ritlie
G. Camus, Khylvin M. Domingo, Averone Joshh A. Matias, Benjamin D. Onarse Jr., and
Joihren T. Repato are hereby recommended for acceptance and approval for examination.
DR. JASON VILLAROMAN
Adviser
THESIS COMMITTEE
DR. JONATHAN OCAMPO
Chairman
PROF. JOHN PAULO CALMA PROF. RONNIE CAJUCOM
Member Member
________________________________________________________________________
Approved by the committee an examination on June 05, 2023, with a grade of ______%.
Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN).
DR. JUANITO C. LEABRES
Dean, College of Nursing and Allied Medical Science
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Acknowledgement
The researchers would like to give praise and thanks to the following individuals
who contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation and completion
of this study.
To the Dean of the College of Nursing and also their Nursing Research Subject
Professor for the two-semester, Dr. Juanito Leabres Jr., for imparting his knowledge about
Nursing Research and guiding us all throughout the study and for his inspiring and utmost
support in the completion of this study.
To our beloved adviser, Dr. Jason Villaroman, for the support and guidance
throughout this study, for being patient in teaching, and for giving us the needed
information. We are deeply grateful for the selflessness and support that you have shown
us in this study.
To Mr. Hermono Lopez Jr., who served as their statistician. For the support,
guidance, and valuable comments that benefited the researcher in the completion and
success of this study.
To the Panel of Examiners, for all the suggestions and ideas on how we could
further improve the research study.
To our beloved family especially to our parents for giving us love, support,
encouragement, motivation, and for financial and emotional support.
To our respondents that helped us in making this study, we are truly grateful, for
giving us their time and answering our questions with all honesty. We would like to express
our heartfelt gratitude because this would not be possible without their participation and
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patience in this study. We are with you in these dire times of our life.
And most of all, we extend our sincerest gratitude to the Almighty God who showed
us the things that we should not see and do for the better future of us all.
-The Researchers
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Dedication
This study is wholeheartedly dedicated to our beloved parents, who have been our
source of inspiration and gave us strength when we thought of giving up, who
continually provide their moral, spiritual, emotional, and financial support.
To our parents, brothers, sisters, relatives, friends, loved ones, and classmates who
shared their words of advice and encouragement to finish this study, and we would
like to take this opportunity to highlight and dedicated this study to them.
And lastly, we dedicated this research to the Almighty God, thank you for the
guidance, strength, power of mind, protection and skills and for giving us a healthy
life. All of these, we offer to you.
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Table of Contents
Title Page …………………………………………………………………… 1
Abstract ……………………………………………………………………. 2
Approval Sheet ……………………………………………………………… 4
Acknowledgement …………………………………………………………. 5
Dedication …………………………………………………………………. 7
Table of Contents …………………………………………………………… 8
List of Tables ………………………………………………………………. 10
List of Figures ………………………………………………………………. 10
CHAPTER 1: Introduction
Rationale …………………………………………………………. 11
Review of Related Literature …………………………………… 13
Conceptual Framework …………………………………………. 17
Theoretical Framework ………………………………………… 18
Statement of the Problem ………………………………………. 19
Research Hypothesis …………………………………………… 20
Significance of the Study ……………………………………… 20
Definition of Keywords …………………………………………. 20
CHAPTER 2: Methodology
Research Design …………………………………………………. 22
Research Locale ………………………………………………… 23
Respondents …………………………………………………… 23
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Sampling Procedures …………………………………………… 24
Scope and Limitation ………………………………………… 25
Research Instruments ………………………………………... 25
Data Gathering Procedures ……………………………………. 26
Data Analysis ………………………………………………… 26
Ethical Considerations ………………………………………… 29
CHAPTER 3: Results and Discussion
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data ………………. 32
Summary ………………………………………………………. 43
Conclusions ……………………………………………………. 46
Recommendations ……………………………………………… 47
Bibliography ………………………………………………………………. 49
Appendix A ………………………………………………………………. 52
Appendix B ………………………………………………………………. 56
Appendix C ………………………………………………………………. 57
Appendix D ………………………………………………………………. 58
Appendix E ………………………………………………………………. 59
Appendix F ………………………………………………………………. 60
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List of Tables
Table 1 ………………………………………………………………………… 24
Table 2 ………………………………………………………………………… 32
Table 3 ………………………………………………………………………… 33
Table 4 …………………………………………………………………………. 34
Table 5 …………………………………………………………………………. 34
Table 6 ………………………………………………………………………… 42
List of Figures
Figure 1 …………………………………………………………………………. 17
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CHAPTER I: Introduction
This chapter focuses on the discussion that identifies the need for the study and
relevance to the current situation. Specifically, the problem, purpose, related literatures,
hypotheses, definitions, theoretical and conceptual framework, and significance of the
study.
Rationale
Communication between nursing students and their patients plays a vital role in the
hospital field, for it serves as the foundation for giving the care that the patient needs.
Student nurse-patient communication promotes patient-centered care interactions that
honor the values and preferences of the patient and is done in the way that the practice is.
However, lengthened lockdown interferes with the development of communication skills
of nursing students because of the use of e-learning platforms instead of face-to-face
classes.
Any form of communication like speaking, reading, listening and writing is very
important especially in education sectors that needs a good base and serves as the
foundation of nursing students to have a good communication skills in the hospital setting
and acquire fluency. According to Centeno, A. (2021), during the pandemic, measuring the
level of communication skills in the hospital setting of the nursing students is quite difficult
because e-learning platforms are used since there is no face-to-face interactions.
The first one that a nursing student works on is establishing a patient’s trust and
rapport. Thus, good communication creates a close and harmonious relationship with
patients. It enables nursing students to interact with their patients and comprehend their
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feeling. Moreover, having good rapport has been demonstrated to enhance patient
happiness, clinical results, and treatment compliance.
Although communication itself seems simple, often when ones try to establish
communication with others, there is always a chance for lack of understanding that might
cause conflicts and frustrations in personal or professional life in relation with other people.
As stated by Jouany, V. & Martic K. (2022), successful communication helps ones better
understand people and situations. It helps in overcoming diversities, build trust and respect,
and create conditions for sharing creative ideas and solving problems.
In times of pandemic, nursing students do everything online, especially in
communicating with their patients. They often practiced nursing-patient interaction with
their relatives and teddy bears. With that, their level of communication skills in the hospital
might be decreased. According to Sook, S. & Soon, K. (2021), daily life has changed due
to COVID-19. This has affected nursing education and caused a shift to online learning.
Nursing students used e-learning platforms on their skills demonstration and nursing-
patient interaction causing their skills and way of communication less effective.
This research aims to evaluate the impact of post-lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19 on the communication skills in the hospital settings of the nursing students.
Improving the communication skills of their nursing students will be organized in line with
what the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has
established since 2016: Improving communication as a priority for improving patient
safety.
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Review of Related Literature
Nursing is the largest health profession, with nearly 4 million providers practicing
across acute, primary, and public health care settings. In response to the pandemic, nursing
schools halted on-site course delivery and redesigned programs to attenuate risks to
students and faculty and one of the key challenges faces by nursing schools is the disruption
to clinical learning opportunities for the nursing student which can have impact on their
communication skills.
Foreign Literature
Changes in Nursing Education during Pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic affects the education system worldwide. The students,
specifically nursing students, felt that extended lockdown interfered with their educational
activities such as return demonstration and nursing-patient interaction Makhado,
Musekwa, & Luvhengo (2022). Confidence in communication skills was less during
quarantine than before Haggard (2022). Unsatisfactory communication skills acquisition
was one of the COVID-19 pandemic's side effects, which could lead to poorer clinical
nursing education quality. The transition to virtual learning presented challenges for
nursing students, as they had to adapt to communicating effectively through digital
platforms. This shift may have affected their ability to pick up non-verbal cues, build
rapport, and convey empathy, as these aspects are often better conveyed in person Kaveh,
Charati, & Kamali (2022).
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Reduced In-person Interaction, Challenges in communicating and Limited Access to
Clinical Settings
The teaching and learning methods of communication skills in the training of
medical and healthcare workers have been surprisingly influenced and constrained as a
result of spatial limitations ever since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020. Some
nursing professors in United States acknowledges the shortcomings of nursing instruction
under COVID regulations which some of the students are not as able to get in to work with
patients because of poor communication skills Patorque & Jewell (2021). In the early
stages of the outbreak, for instance, pre-health care students had fewer opportunities to
interact with patients and were even asked to withdraw from the early clinical exposure
program, one of the most efficient methods for learning how to improve interpersonal and
communication skills. As a result, changing the techniques of teaching communication
skills in medical school has become crucial Liao, Murphy & Wu (2022).
Enhanced teamwork and collaboration
The pandemic has necessitated a multidisciplinary approach to patient care Clari,
Luciani & Conti (2021). Nursing students have had the opportunity to work closely with
other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, in
managing COVID-19 cases. This collaboration has improved their teamwork and
communication skills, as they learn to effectively communicate with and understand the
perspectives of different healthcare team members that they can also apply to their patients
even if through online Sciannameo, Berchialla & Guilo (2021).
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Local Literature
Shift to online learning
In the Philippines, both teachers and students faced challenges in adapting to online
classes and maintaining the minimal communication to support learning and development,
especially in nursing schools. The transition to the virtual environment brought about a
paradigm shift in nursing education because of the pandemic Oducado & Soriano (2021).
Migrating to blended learning within a short period was difficult, especially in the
Philippines. This shift to virtual platforms presented challenges for nursing students, as
they had to adapt to communicating and interacting with their peers and instructors
remotely. Online learning may have limited opportunities for face-to-face communication
practice and hindered the development of certain communication skills Estoque (2021).
This reduced exposure to real-life communication scenarios, such as bedside interactions,
which are essential for developing effective communication skills. It is possible that the
adjustment to the new mode of teaching and learning would cause those issues. This phase
may have unfavorable implications and may have a negative impact on nursing students,
especially on their communication skills, which are vital in their course Moralista &
Oducado (2020).
Development of patient education skills
During the pandemic, nursing students have played a crucial role in educating
patients and their families about COVID-19 prevention measures, self-care at home, and
the management of symptoms. This experience has enhanced their patient education skills,
including the ability to explain complex medical information in a clear and understandable
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manner. Lim & Rehencia (2022). Nursing students have learned to provide empathetic and
compassionate care, understanding the anxieties and fears faced by patients during this
time. They have honed their ability to offer emotional support, actively listen to patients'
concerns, and provide reassurance, thereby strengthening their overall communication
skills in building trust and rapport with patients Donato, Berdida & Elero (2023).
Synthesis
In other country, Covid-19 limits one’s daily living, either work or study. Focusing
on academics, students switch from face-to-face classes to online classes affecting their
ways of learning. In nursing education, it is essential to have in-person classes because of
laboratories and clinical exposures. However, due to covid-19, the opportunity to
experience legitimate skills improvement like the student nurse-patient interaction in the
hospital setting fades off because of restrictions. As a result, there are students whose
communication skills in hospital settings are affected because of a lack of interactions. On
the other hand, some students are not because of the collaboration a professor and students
do online.
Philippines faced challenges in dealing with the covid-19 due to the restrictions
especially when it comes to the education system; from face-to-face classes to online
learning. Nursing students adapted online laboratories and clinical activities. Thus, give
them difficulties because they are doing all online. Due to online learning, they have
limited interaction giving a negative impact in the way they communicate. However, there
are student nurses who are able to visualize online interaction into life giving their way of
communication a positive impact.
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Conceptual Framework
This conceptual framework contains diagram that serves as the basis for this
research entitled Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown due to Covid-19 on the
Communication skills in the Hospital Setting of Level III Nursing students at Wesleyan
University-Philippines.
INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
Respondent’s Profile Impact of post-lengthened
1. age; lockdown due to covid-19 on the
2. sex; and communication skills in the
3. civil status hospital setting
Figure 1.
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Theoretical Framework
This theoretical framework contains one theory from the Multidisciplinary Digital
Publishing Institute by Agea, J. & Costa, C. that serves as the basis for this research entitled
Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown Due to Covid-19 on the Communication Skills in
the Hospital Setting of Level III Nursing Students at Wesleyan University-Philippines.
Communication is one of the foundations in the nursing field, specifically in
interacting with patients, as proven in the research conducted by Agea, J. & Costa, C.
(2022), how the pandemic affects communication skills in clinical settings, stating that
communication has played a fundamental role in clinical settings, in managing and
communicating with the patient. This research aims to determine the impact of post-
lengthened lockdown due to covid-19 on the communication skills in the hospital settings
of level III nursing students at Wesleyan University-Philippines.
Agea, J. & Costa, C. (2022) stated that communication skills are key competency
for student nurses, as it is for establishing a relationship of support, safety, and quality of
care provided to the patient. The main objective of their research was to determine how the
pandemic affects communication skills in clinical settings by correlating to the
demographic profile of their respondents. With this as a basis, the researchers correlate the
respondent's demographic profile to the impact of lengthened post-lengthened lockdown
due to covid-19 on communication skills in the hospital settings.
As per result, the theory obtains that communication of nursing students was
slightly affected due to covid-19 which is based on their null hypothesis there is no
significant relationship between the independent and dependent variable. Herewith, the
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researchers come up with the null hypothesis there is no significant relationship between
the profile of the respondents and the impact of lengthened lockdown on the
communication skills in the hospital setting.
This research that the researchers is working to has the same objectives with the
chosen theory; to identify the impact of pandemic to communication, especially in nursing.
Therefore, it is essential and has a huge help in preparing the student nurses to be able to
have a good communication with their patients in the future.
Statement of the Problem
This study aimed to determine the impact of post-lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19 on the communication skills in the hospital settings of level III nursing students
at Wesleyan University-Philippines. Specifically, it sought to answer the following:
1. What is the socio-demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:
1.1 age;
1.2 sex; and
1.3 civil status
2. How may the impact of post-lengthened lockdown due to Covid-19 on the
communication skills in the hospital setting of the respondents be described?
3. Is there a significant relationship between the respondents’ socio-demographic
profile and the impact of lengthened lockdown on the communication skills in the
hospital setting?
4. What recommendations can be made based on the findings of the study?
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Research Hypothesis
The researchers tested the following hypothesis:
Ho. 1. There is no significant relationship between the profile of the respondents and the
impact of lengthened lockdown on the communication skills in the hospital setting.
Significance of the Study
This study entitled “Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown due to Covid-19 on the
Communication Skills in the Hospital Setting of Level III Nursing Students at Wesleyan
University-Philippines” benefits the following group of individuals:
Nursing Students. With this research, it will help them assess their awareness on the
impact of post-lengthened lockdown due to covid-19 on their communication skills in the
hospital settings which will enable them to enhance their communication skills to be able
to build patient’s trust and rapport.
Clinical Instructors. This will help them to improve their approach in teaching, as well
as the proper way to help the students to cope up with life situations involving
communication skills especially in this time of pandemic.
Future Researchers. This will serve as a source of reference for their future researches.
This can be a basis of their study to conduct other related researches.
Definition of Terms
The following keywords are operationally defined for better understanding of
prospective readers:
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Communication Skills. Student nurses use to establish trust and rapport to the patients.
Covid-19. An acute human disease caused by coronavirus that is still happening in the
present time.
Pandemic. Disease outbreak which affects countries and huge amount of people.
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CHAPTER II
Research Methodology
In this chapter of the research, the technical components of the study and the
methodology will be highlighted. This includes the location, the individuals who will be
the respondents, and the procedures that will be used to conduct the study. Particularly, the
research design, research locale, respondents, sample processes, scope and delimitation,
instrument, data collecting, data processing tools, and ethical considerations.
Research Design
This study used the descriptive-correlational research design. Descriptive research,
according to Best K. (2016), uses quantitative methods to describe what is, describing,
recording, analyzing and interpreting conditions that exist. It involves some type of
comparison or contrast and attempts to discover relationships between existing non-
manipulated variables. This is an approach for testing objective theories by examining the
relationship among variables.
A descriptive-correlational was used to determine the impact of post-lengthened
lockdown due to COVID-19 on the communication skills in the hospital setting of third-
year nursing students.
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Research Locale
This study was conducted at Wesleyan University-Philippines at the department of
College of Nursing (CON) located at Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija.
3100, Philippines. Wesleyan University-Philippines aims to provide an education that
transcends beyond the confines of the curriculum. The only institution in the province of
Nueva Ecija granted an Autonomous university by the Commission on Higher Education,
Region 3
Figure 1. Location map of WU-P Figure 2: College of Nursing and
Allied Medical Sciences
Respondents
The respondents of the study were the third-year nursing students of Wesleyan
University-Philippines, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija who were enrolled during the
academic year 2022-2023. The study obtained all the respondents from the population of
third-year nursing students at Wesleyan University- Philippines.
The researcher chose third year nursing students because communication is vital in
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all areas of nursing: prevention, treatment, therapy, rehabilitation, education and health
promotion. Also, nursing students need to be strong communicators in clinical practice to
deal with patients’ needs, anxieties and concerns Abdrbo (2017).
Table 1
Distribution of the Participants
Block Total Number of
Respondents
Block 1 43
Block 2 45
Block 3 46
Block 4 43
Block 5 47
Total 224
Sampling Procedure
Total enumeration sampling is a type or purposive sampling technique that involves
examining the entire population that have a particular set of characteristics (Canonizado,
2021).
The researchers specifically used total enumeration sampling for the selection of
the respondents and that will be the whole population of third-year nursing students. The
sampling method was considered because the entire population is well-define, have an
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impact and fraction of which may no measure what is required.
Scope and Limitation
This study used descriptive-correlational of research which focuses on the impact
of post-lengthened lockdown due to covid-19 on the communication skills in the hospital
settings of third-year nursing students. Therefore, the researchers gathered information and
data to figure out any changes in variables.
The target respondents were limited to 224 students which will be the entire
population of third year nursing students of Wesleyan University-Philippines Cabanatuan
City, Nueva Ecija during the academic year 2022-2023. The 224 students were chosen
because their courses involve effective communication skills in nurse-patient interaction
which is very important in nursing care. The socio-demographic profile of the respondents
that will be gathered will be limited only to the age, sex and civil status.
Research Instrument
A questionnaire with two parts was utilized as the primary data collection
instrument in this study. A questionnaire is a sequence of questions with different choices
designed to gather information from respondents. It was carried out by third-year nursing
students at Wesleyan University-Philippines during the school year 2022-2023.
Part I contains the profile of the respondents. This includes the respondents’ age,
sex and civil status. Part II uses rating scales to identify the impact of post-lengthened
lockdown due to covid-19 on the communication skills in the hospital settings of the
respondents.
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Data Gathering Procedures
The researchers submitted a request for approval letter to the Dean of the College
of Nursing. The researchers intended to start data gathering via online survey as soon as
they receive confirmation. The researchers sought a list of third-year nursing students
enrolled in the current academic year 2022-2023, as well as their social media accounts, in
order to distribute the questionnaires via Facebook messenger and Gmail. The online
survey questionnaire was made available on Google Forms in order to reach the intended
respondents and collect the appropriate number of responses. The researchers sent
messages to third-year nursing students that explained the study's objectives and requesting
their permission to participate in an online survey using questionnaires.
Data Analysis
The data that were obtained from the questionnaires which was distributed by the
researchers was tabulated, analyzed and interpreted with the use of the following sampling
techniques;
Frequency Counts and Percentage. is a simply counting the number of times that
each variable occurs and a part of a whole expressed in hundredths. The data gathered
regarding the respondents’ variables such as age, sex and civil status that will be tallied
and counted using the frequency distribution and the formula below:
𝑓
𝑃= × 100
𝑁
Where: P = percentage
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f = frequency
N = number of respondents
Weighted mean. is a type of mean that is calculated by multiplying the mean and
the summing all the products together. It was used to determine the impact of post-
lengthened lockdown on the communication skills in the hospital settings.
∑ 𝑤𝑋
𝑊𝑀 =
∑𝑤
Where: W = weight
X = value
∑ = sum of
Pearson r. is a measurement of the linear correlation between two variables X and
Y. It was used to determine the relationship between the respondents’ profile and the
impact of post-lengthened lockdown on the communication skills in the hospital settings.
∑𝑋∑𝑌
∑ 𝑋𝑌 −
𝑟= 𝑁
1(∑ 𝑋 ! − (∑ 𝑋) )(∑ 𝑌 ! − (∑ 𝑌) )
! !
𝑁 𝑁
Where: 𝑟 = pearson correlation coefficient
𝑁 = number of pair of scores
∑ 𝑋𝑌 = sum of the products of paired scores
∑ 𝑋 = sum of X scores
∑ 𝑌 = sum of Y scores
∑ 𝑋 ! = sum of squared X scores
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∑ 𝑌 ! = sum of squared Y scores
The scale value, verbal description and verbal interpretation of the impact of pos-
lengthened lockdown on the communication skills in the hospital settings of level III
nursing students are as follows:
Degree of Verbal
Range Verbal Interpretation
Responses Description
Strongly The respondent’s communication skills are highly

4 3.25-4.00
Agree affected by lengthened lockdown due to covid-19
The respondent’s communication skills are
3 2.50-3.24 Agree moderately affected by lengthened lockdown due
to covid-19
The respondent’s communication skills are
2 1.75-2.49 Disagree moderately not affected by lengthened lockdown
due to covid-19
The respondent’s communication skills are highly

Strongly
1 1.74-1.00 not affected by lengthened lockdown due to
Disagree
covid-19
SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
It is the software program used for statistical analysis and data management. It
provides a comprehensive set of tools to analyze data, conduct statistical tests, create
visualizations, and generate reports including measures of central tendency (mean, median,
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mode), dispersion (standard deviation, variance, range), frequencies, parametric tests (t-
tests and regression) for hypothesis testing and interference. It is used to determine the
impact of post-lengthened lockdown on the communication skills in the hospital settings
of nursing students.
Validity and Reliability
The researchers consulted their adviser for assistance in improving the
questionnaire in light of their research.
To evaluate the validity of it, the researchers ran a pilot study. The test-retest period
was one week, and the test was administered to 15 third-year nursing students who were
not among the actual respondents. To analyze the information gathered from the pilot test,
software like SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences).
Ethical Considerations
The study was carried out at Wesleyan University- Philippines' College of Nursing,
with the permission of the faculty. The data received from the participants were handled
with care because it is vital to the research. In order for participants to be educated about
the study, the title of the study was provided, and the method of data collection was
thoroughly explained. Because of the covid-19 pandemic, safety protocols will be closely
adhered to during the research period.
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Informed consent
The respondent's willingness to engage in the study is essential, which is the
autonomy. As a result, the researchers will provide informed consent detailing the
important information about the study in order to respect their freedom and independence
in deciding whether or not to participate without external influences. The researchers will
not persuade volunteers in the study.
A formal consent will be included in the survey questionnaire form. Some
information about informed consent will be provided in the data collecting process.
Respondents should be aware of how their answers will be used in the study.
Privacy and Confidentiality
According to Human Research Protection Office (2022), privacy is a subject’s
ability to control how other people see, touch, or obtain information about the subject. ‘
The researchers ensured that the respondents read and approved the consent in the
google online voluntariness of their participation. Thus, the researchers concealed the
respondents' identity by giving the results in aggregate rather than revealing specific
responses that could lead to their identification. Confidentiality’ define as how private
information provided by individuals will be protected by the researcher from release.
Protection from harm
The researchers ensured that the respondents will not experience any negative
consequences as a result of their participation. Researchers will also protect respondents
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from exploitation because it is essential to keep any data provided by respondents in the
study. The results would be made public, and respondents would be informed that other
parties involved might be interested in reading them.
Risks and benefits
This research ensured that it is for the benefit of student nurses, the enhancement
of the current curriculum, and the nursing environment, including professors' interventions
for improving communication skills. Other researchers working on comparable topics will
find this study useful as a resource and reference.
Deception
Throughout the duration of this study, the researchers ensured that no misleading
information about the subjects is given and that no data will be manipulated.
Regarding the reliability of the findings, the researchers will put in a lot of work to
collect data to produce a dependable output. In order to obtain reliable information,
inferences will be taken from a variety of sources. The techniques and findings of the study
will then be confirmed by the research adviser.
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CHAPTER III
Results and Discussion
This chapter presents the findings on the key problems of the research study which
were to identify the impact of post-lengthened lockdown on the communication skills in
the hospital settings of level III nursing students at Wesleyan University-Philippines as
well as the conclusion and recommendations.
1. Profile of the Respondents
1.1 Age
Table 2. Distribution of the Respondents According to Age
Age Frequency Percentage
20 66 31.7
21 104 50.0
22 24 11.5
23 and above 14 6.7
Total 208 100.0
WM = 1.9327
SD = 0.83712
Table 2 shows the percentage distribution of the respondents according to age. Most
of the respondents ages 21 which is 104 or 50 percent. On the other hand, the respondents
ages 23 and above which is 14 or 6.7 percent is the least. This implied that most of the
respondents were at the age of 21. Thus, third-year nursing students mostly aged 21.
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According to the study conducted by Whannell R., Allen B. & Lynch K. (2020), 18
to 22 years old students are in tertiary level. About 73% ages 19 years old when freshman
year, 20 years old when sophomore year, 21 when junior year, and 22 when senior year.
Moreover, 27% started tertiary level at the age of 18.
1.2 Sex
Table 3. Distribution of the Respondents According to Sex
Sex Frequency Percentage
Male 56 26.9
Female 152 73.1
Total 208 100.0
Table 3 shows the percentage distribution of the respondents according to sex.
There are 152 which 73.1 percent of the respondents who are female and 56 which is 26.9
percent are male. This implied that there were more female than male among the
respondents. This is expected because nursing profession mostly dominated by women.
According to Nurse Statistics (2022), 86% of nurses as well as nursing students are
women and 14% are men. As stated by Dill B. (2023), many female flocks to nursing
profession because of their inherent capacity to care for another human being.
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1.3 Civil Status
Table 4. Distribution of the Respondents According to Civil Status
Civil Status Frequency Percentage
Single 203 97.6
Married 5 2.4
Total 208 100.0
Table 4 shows the percentage distribution of the respondents according to civil
status. Out of 208 respondents, 203 which 97.6 percent are single and 5 or 2.4 percent are
married. This implied that most of the respondents are single since they are still in their
junior year.
A study conducted by Kramer, M.S. (2019) stated that college students have wide
range of maturity. They are more ready for serious and long-term relationships than
entering married life. However, others may be more interested in exploring their options.
2. Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown on the Communication Skills in the
Hospital Settings
Table 5.
ITEMS WM VD VI
I can't maintain an eye-to-eye 1.76 Disagree The respondent’s communication
contact with my patients skills are moderately not affected
whenever I speak to them. by lengthened lockdown due to
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covid-19
I find it difficult to explain 1.89 Disagree The respondent’s communication
what I'm trying to say to my skills are moderately not affected
patients especially in rounds. by lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19
I find it hard to communicate 1.80 Disagree The respondent’s communication
with my patients during our skills are moderately not affected
conversation. by lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19
I find a way to finish a 1.71 Strongly The respondent’s communication
conversation with my patients Disagree skills are highly not affected by
because I don’t feel lengthened lockdown due to covid-
comfortable doing it. 19
I find it hard approaching my 1.75 Disagree The respondent’s communication
patients because I’m not used skills are moderately not affected
to it. by lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19
I don’t like talking to my 2.68 Agree The respondent’s communication
patients about their feelings. skills are moderately affected by
lengthened lockdown due to covid-
19
I am ashamed to ask my 1.94 Disagree The respondent’s communication
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patients when I have a skills are moderately not affected
question about their feelings. by lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19
I'd rather do paper works than 1.68 Strongly The respondent’s communication
rounds I don’t like interacting Disagree skills are highly not affected by
with my patient. lengthened lockdown due to covid-
19
I don’t often ask questions to 3.02 Agree The respondent’s communication
my patient to avoid skills are moderately affected by
interaction. lengthened lockdown due to covid-
19
I am not confident doing my 3.14 Agree The respondent’s communication
rounds because I’m afraid to skills are moderately affected by
interact with my patients. lengthened lockdown due to covid-
19
I don’t ask my patients if they 2.25 Disagree The respondent’s communication
are comfortable while I'm skills are moderately not affected
doing my rounds. by lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19
I’m afraid of explaining 2.81 Agree The respondent’s communication
procedures and medications to skills are moderately affected by
my patients. lengthened lockdown due to covid-
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19
My voice is shaking whenever 1.95 Disagree The respondent’s communication
I endorse my patients to other skills are moderately not affected
nursing students. by lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19
I always stutter when I 1.88 Disagree The respondent’s communication
endorse my patients because skills are moderately not affected
I’m shy and nervous. by lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19
I am not comfortable 2.81 Agree The respondent’s communication
endorsing my patient to my skills are moderately affected by
fellow nursing students. lengthened lockdown due to covid-
19
I’m having a hard time 2.06 Disagree The respondent’s communication
following the endorsement but skills are moderately not affected
I choose not to clarify to avoid by lengthened lockdown due to
interaction. covid-19
I’m not confident and 2.77 Agree The respondent’s communication
comfortable about my skills are moderately affected by
communicating skills. lengthened lockdown due to covid-
19
I’m afraid to ask for help 2.82 Agree The respondent’s communication
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because I don’t want to be skills are moderately affected by
judge. lengthened lockdown due to covid-
19
I persuade myself to 3.01 Agree The respondent’s communication
communicate more to enhance skills are moderately affected by
my coherence with my lengthened lockdown due to covid-
patient. 19
I’m having a self-doubt every 2.57 Disagree The respondent’s communication
time I enter my patients’ skills are moderately not affected
rooms because I’m not by lengthened lockdown due to
confident the way I talk. covid-19
My nervousness affects the 2.57 Agree The respondent’s communication
way I convey my thoughts skills are moderately affected by
during health teaching. lengthened lockdown due to covid-
19
I prefer doing activities with 2.79 Agree The respondent’s communication
my fellow nursing students. skills are moderately affected by
lengthened lockdown due to covid-
19
I prefer communicating to my 2.56 Agree The respondent’s communication
patients with my clinical skills are moderately affected by
instructor because I’m lengthened lockdown due to covid-
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nervous. 19
I don’t feel comfortable 2.25 Disagree The respondent’s communication
voicing out my opinion about skills are moderately not affected
student nurse-patient by lengthened lockdown due to
interaction during group covid-19
discussions with my
classmates during our duty.
I felt awkward when I speak to 2.13 Disagree The respondent’s communication
our clinical instructor because skills are moderately not affected
I’m used to online by lengthened lockdown due to
communication. covid-19
I find it difficult approaching 1.94 Disagree The respondent’s communication
my clinical instructor skills are moderately not affected
especially in our skills by lengthened lockdown due to
enhancement activities. covid-19
I find it hard asking question 1.93 Disagree The respondent’s communication
to my clinical instructor when skills are moderately not affected
we are on hospital duty. by lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19
I don’t share my idea to my 2.38 Disagree The respondent’s communication
clinical instructor and my skills are moderately not affected
fellow nursing students. by lengthened lockdown due to
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covid-19
I’m having a hard time 2.41 Disagree The respondent’s communication
approaching my clinical skills are moderately not affected
instructor. by lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19
I am not confident having a 1.95 Disagree The respondent’s communication
conversation with my clinical skills are moderately not affected
instructor because I’m lacking by lengthened lockdown due to
when it comes to covid-19
communication.
Total 2.31 Disagree The respondent’s
communication skills are
moderately not affected by
lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19
Legend:
Degree of Verbal
Range Verbal Interpretation
Responses Description
The respondent’s communication skills
4 3.25-4.00 Strongly Agree are highly affected by lengthened
lockdown due to covid-19
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3 2.50-3.24 Agree are moderately affected by lengthened
2 1.75-2.49 Disagree are moderately not affected by
lengthened lockdown due to covid-19

Strongly
1 1.74-1.00 are highly not affected by lengthened
Disagree
Table 9 presents the distribution of the impact of post-lengthened lockdown due to
covid-19 on the communication skills in the hospital settings of the respondents. The table
consists of 30 questions in which the item “I am not confident doing my rounds because
I’m afraid to interact with my patients” got the highest weighted mean of 3.14. It means
that the respondent’s communication skills are moderately affected by lengthened
lockdown due to covid-19. Furthermore, the item “I'd rather do paper works than rounds I
don’t like interacting with my patient” got the lowest weighted mean of 1.68. It means that
the respondent’s communication skills are highly not affected by lengthened lockdown due
to covid-19.
This implied that most of the items concerning the impact of post-lengthened
lockdown of the communication skills in the hospital setting were rated “disagree” with
the weighted mean of 2.31. It means that the respondent’s communication skills are
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moderately not affected by lengthened lockdown due to covid-19.
According to the National Library of Medicine (2021), the covid-19 pandemic
brought a disruption to nurse education for both faculty and students as all non-clinical
nurse education courses worldwide moved to distance or online learning. However, the
sudden shift to online education does not hinder the students to learn communication skills
in interacting with their clinical instructors, co-nursing students, and patients.
3. Relationship between the Respondents’ Profile and the Impact of Post-
Lengthened Lockdown on the Communication Skills in the Hospital Settings
Table 6.
Variables M SD 1 2 3 4
1. Age 1.93 0.84 -
2. Gender 1.73 0.44 -.062 -
3. Civil Status 1.02 0.15 .313** .024 -
4. Lengthened Lockdown 2.31 0.87 -.058 .059 -.109 -
**. Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).
Table 6 presents the Pearson correlation coefficients between the variables: age,
gender, civil status, and the impact of the post-lengthened lockdown on communication
skills in the hospital settings. The correlation coefficients measure the strength and
direction of the relationships between pairs of variables.
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The correlation coefficient between post-lengthened lockdown and age was found
to be -.058, between post-lengthened lockdown and gender was .059, and between post-
lengthened lockdown and civil status was -.109. None of these relationships were
statistically significant (p > .01). Therefore, there is no significant relationship between
lengthened lockdown and the profile variables (age, gender, and civil status) in relation to
the impact on communication skills in the hospital setting. Suggesting that these profile
variables may not play a substantial role in determining the impact on communication skills
in the hospital setting during extended lockdown periods. Thus, accept the null hypothesis.
Summary
This research aimed to determine the impact of post-lengthened lockdown on the
communication skills in the hospital settings of level III nursing students at Wesleyan
University-Philippines. The descriptive-correlational was used in this study. Survey
instruments in the form of questionnaire in google form were distributed in level III nursing
students to know their communication skills in the hospital settings. This research was
conducted at Wesleyan University-Philippines at the department of College of Nursing
(CON) located at Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. 3100, Philippines.
Wesleyan University-Philippines.
The respondents were 208 out of 223 from level III nursing students at Wesleyan
University-Philippines S.Y. 2022-2023.
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The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
which interpreted the frequency count, percentage, weighted mean, and the Pearson
Correlation (r) that were included in the statistical treatment of the data.
Specifically, this research undertaken answered the following questions:
1. What is the socio-demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:
1.1 age;
1.2 sex; and
1.3 civil status
2. How may the impact of lengthened lockdown due to Covid-19 on the
communication skills in the hospital setting of the respondents be described?
3. Is there a significant relationship between the respondents’ socio-demographic
profile and the impact of lengthened lockdown on the communication skills in the
hospital setting?
4. What recommendations can be made based on the findings of the study?
Summary of Findings
1. Profile of the Respondents
Age
Most of the respondents ages 21 which is 104 or 50 percent. On the other hand, the
respondents ages 23 and above which is 14 or 6.7 percent is the least. This implied that
most of the respondents were at the age of 21.
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Sex
There are 152 which 73.1 percent of the respondents who are female and 56 which
is 26.9 percent are male.
Civil Status
Out of 208 respondents, 203 which 97.6 percent are single and 5 or 2.4 percent are
married.
2. Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown on the Communication Skills in the
Hospital Settings
Consists of 30 questions in which the item “I am not confident doing my rounds
because I’m afraid to interact with my patients” got the highest weighted mean of 3.14. It
means that the respondent’s communication skills are moderately affected by lengthened
lockdown due to covid-19. Furthermore, the item “I'd rather do paper works than rounds I
don’t like interacting with my patient” got the lowest weighted mean of 1.68. It means that
the respondent’s communication skills are highly not affected by lengthened lockdown due
to covid-19.
3. Relationship between the Respondents’ Profile and the Impact of Post-
Lengthened Lockdown on the Communication Skills in the Hospital Settings
The correlation coefficient between lengthened lockdown and age was found to be
-.058, between lengthened lockdown and gender was .059, and between lengthened
lockdown and civil status was -.109. None of these relationships were statistically
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significant (p > .01). Therefore, there is no significant relationship between lengthened
lockdown and the profile variables (age, gender, and civil status) in relation to the impact
on communication skills in the hospital setting.
Conclusions
Based on the summary of the findings of the study, the following conclusions are
drawn:
1. A typical level III nursing students was female with an age of 21 years old and was
single. Therefore, most of the respondents were female, 21 years old and single in
status.
2. The impact of post-lengthened lockdown due to covid-19 in the communication
skills in the hospital setting of the respondents was moderately not affected.
Therefore, most of the items concerning the impact of post-lengthened lockdown
of the communication skills in the hospital setting were rated “disagree”. It means
that the respondent’s communication skills are moderately not affected by
lengthened lockdown due to covid-19.
3. Age, sex, and civil status does not influence the communication skills in the hospital
setting of the respondents. Therefore, there is no significant relationship between
the profile of the respondents and the impact of lengthened lockdown on the
communication skills in the hospital setting.
4. The respondents’ profile variables did not play a substantial role in determining the
impact on communication skills in the hospital setting during extended lockdown
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periods. Thus, accept the null hypothesis.
5. In the review of related literature there were studies which contradicted the findings
of the study. On the other hand, there were studies which supported the findings of
the study. The result varies among the respondents.
Recommendations
Based on the summary of the conclusions, the researchers offered the following
recommendations:
1. Qualitative exploration: Employ qualitative research methods such as interviews,
focus groups, or observational studies to explore the lived experiences and
perceptions of nursing students regarding the impact of the lengthened post-
lockdown period on their communication skills. Gather rich narratives to gain
insights into challenges faced, coping mechanisms employed, and adaptations
made during this period.
2. Suggest to the clinical instructors a continuing education programs or resources
related to effective communication for nursing students to reinforce and expand
more their communication skills.
3. The present study should be re-applied to a large sample by comparing the impact
of post-lengthened lockdown due to covid-19 on the communication skills in the
hospital settings of every nursing student and use more influencing factors such as
level of self-esteem, way of speaking and peers.
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4. To the future researchers, re-asses and expand review of related literature and
framework to have emergence of new evidences or other recent phenomenon of
your research problem and to test the validity and reliability of the research they
will be conducted.
5. For the betterment of future researches, it is suggested to consult a person with
expertise such as clinical instructor for the study to be thorough and credible in
measuring the communication skills in clinical settings.
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Appendix A
“Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown due to Covid-19 on the Communication
Skills in the Hospital Settings of Level III Nursing Students
at Wesleyan University-Philippines”
Part I: Profile of the Respondents
Name (optional): ____________________
Block: Age: Sex: Civil Status:
() Block 1 () 20 years old () Male () Single
() Block 2 () 21 years old () Female () Married
() Block 3 () 22 years old
() Block 4 () 23 years old and above
() Block 5
Part II. Impact of post-lengthened lockdown due to covid-19 on the communication
skills in the hospital settings of nursing students
Direction: Please answer this survey questionnaire by selecting and rating yourself
TRUTHFULLY based on what you think and feel in order for the researchers to gather
reliable data for this research study.

Age: __________
4- Strongly agree 3- Agree 2- Somewhat Agree 1- Disagree
Impact of post-lengthened lockdown due to covid-19 on the 4 3 2 1
communication skills in the hospital settings of nursing students
1. I can't maintain an eye-to-eye contact with my patients
whenever I speak to them.
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2. I find it difficult to explain what I'm trying to say to my
patients especially in rounds.
3. I find it hard to communicate with my patients during our
conversation.
4. I find a way to finish a conversation with my patients because
I don’t feel comfortable doing it.
5. I find it hard approaching my patients because I’m not used to
it.
6. I don’t like talking to my patients about their feelings.
7. I am ashamed to ask my patients when I have a question about
their feelings.
8. I'd rather do paper works than rounds I don’t like interacting
with my patient.
9. I don’t often ask questions to my patient to avoid interaction.
10. I am not confident doing my rounds because I’m afraid to
interact with my patients.
11. I don’t ask my patients if they are comfortable while I'm doing
my rounds.
12. I’m afraid of explaining procedures and medications to my
patients.
13. My voice is shaking whenever I endorse my patients to other
nursing students.
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14. I always stutter when I endorse my patients because I’m shy
and nervous.
15. I am not comfortable endorsing my patient to my fellow
nursing students.
16. I’m having a hard time following the endorsement but I
choose not to clarify to avoid interaction.
17. I’m not confident and comfortable about my communicating
skills.
18. I’m afraid to ask for help because I don’t want to be judge.
19. I persuade myself to communicate more to enhance my
coherence with my patient.
20. I’m having a self-doubt every time I enter my patients’ rooms
because I’m not confident the way I talk.
21. My nervousness affects the way I convey my thoughts during
health teaching.
22. I prefer doing activities with my fellow nursing students.
23. I prefer communicating to my patients with my clinical
instructor because I’m nervous.
24. I don’t feel comfortable voicing out my opinion about student
nurse-patient interaction during group discussions with my
classmates during our duty.
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25. I felt awkward when I speak to our clinical instructor because
I’m used to online communication.
26. I find it difficult approaching my clinical instructor especially
in our skills enhancement activities.
27. I find it hard asking question to my clinical instructor when
we are on hospital duty.
28. I don’t share my idea to my clinical instructor and my fellow
nursing students.
29. I’m having a hard time approaching my clinical instructor.
30. I am not confident having a conversation with my clinical
instructor because I’m lacking when it comes to
communication.
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Appendix B
Letter to Conduct
Dear Sir/Ma’am:
Good day!
We, Cyreen Ritlie G. Camus, Khylvin M. Domingo, Averone Joshh A. Matias,
Benjamin D. Onarse Jr., and Joihren T. Repato, students from BSN 3-4 of the CON
Department, are currently conducting our research study entitled “Impact of Post-
Lengthened Lockdown due to Covid-19 on the Communication Skills in the Hospital
Settings of Level III Nursing Students at Wesleyan University-Philippines” for the
completion of our requirements for the subject Nursing Research II.
In this regard, may we humbly ask your good office to allow us to conduct the
study. The survey would last only about 3–5 minutes and would be arranged at a time
convenient to the student’s schedule. All information and data that will be gathered will be
kept with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for academic purposes.
We believed that you were with us in our enthusiasm to finish these requirements
as compliance on the subject and develop our well-being. We are hoping for your positive
response to this humble matter. Thank you, and God bless!
Sincerely yours,
Cyreen Ritlie G. Camus Benjamin D. Onarse Jr.
Researcher Researcher
Khylvin M. Domingo Joihren T. Repato

Researcher Researcher
Averone Joshh A. Matias

Researcher
Dr. Juanito C. Leabres Dr. Jason Villaroman
Professor Adviser
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Appendix C
Informed Consent
To our respondents,
Good day! We, the researchers conducting the study entitled “Impact of Post
Lengthened Lockdown Due to Covid-19 on the Communication Skills in the Hospital
Settings of Level III Nursing Students at Wesleyan University Philippines” are asking
for your permission to participate in our study. All data and answers will be kept
confidential and will be used for academic purposes only.
Your response will be anonymous. The survey will last approximately 3-5 minutes.
Thank you and God bless!
Sincerely yours,
Cyreen Ritlie G. Camus
Khylvin M. Domingo
Averone Joshh A. Matias
Benjamin D. Onarse Jr.
Joihren T. Repato
Researchers
Noted by:
Dr. Jason Villaroman
Adviser
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Appendix D
ETHICS APPROVAL SHEET
In partial fulfillment of the requirement in Nursing Research II for the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing, this research entitled “Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown due
to Covid-19 on the Communication Skills in the Hospital Settings of Level III Nursing
Students at Wesleyan University-Philippines” prepared and submitted by Cyreen Ritlie
G. Camus, Khylvin M. Domingo, Averone Joshh A. Matias, Benjamin D. Onarse Jr., and
Joihren T. Repato are hereby recommended for acceptance and approval for examination.
DR. JASON VILLAROMAN
Adviser
THESIS COMMITTEE
DR. JONATHAN OCAMPO
Chairman
PROF. JOHN PAULO CALMA PROF. RONNIE CAJUCOM
Member Member
________________________________________________________________________
Approved by the committee an examination on June 05, 2023, with a grade of ______%.
Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN)
DR. JUANITO C. LEABRES
Dean, College of Nursing and Allied Medical Science
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Appendix F
Curriculum Vitae
Name: Cyreen Ritlie G. Camus
Address: Brgy. Bitas, Cabanatuan City
Personal Profile
Nickname: Cy
Date of Birth: January 24, 2001
Place of Birth: Cabanatuan City
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Civil Status: Single
Parents
Father: Cirilo F. Camus Jr
Mother: Rosalie G. Camus
Educational Attainment
Secondary: PHINMA-Araullo University
Primary: Maria Aurora Central School
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College of Nursing
Name: Domingo, Khylvin M.
Address: Brgy. Campo Tinio, Cabanatuan City
Personal Profile
Nickname: Kelvin
Date of Birth: September 30, 2000
Place of Birth: Benguet General Hospital
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Parents
Father: Dervin M. Domingo
Mother: Mayshiel M. Domingo
Secondary: Wesleyan University-Philippines
Primary: Camp Tinio Elementary School
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College of Nursing
Name: Averone Joshh A. Matias
Address: Bonifacio District, Cabanatuan City
Personal Profile
Nickname: Ave
Date of Birth: August 23, 2000
Place of Birth: Cabanatuan City
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Parents
Father: Romeo D. Matias
Mother: Frances Andrea A. Matias
Secondary: Good Samaritan Colleges
Primary: Cabanatuan City Christian Institute
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College of Nursing
Name: Benjamin D. Onarse Jr.
Address: Cabubulaunan, Talavera, Nueva Ecija
Personal Profile
Nickname: Benj
Place of Birth: Talavera, Nueva Ecija
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Religion: Catholic
Parents
Father: Benjamin L. Onarse Sr.
Mother: Susan D. Onarse
Secondary: Talavera National High School
Primary: Caputican Elementary School
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College of Nursing
Name: Joihren T. Repato
Address: 861 Del Pilar Ext., Cabanatuan City
Personal Profile
Nickname: Joih
Place of Birth: Tarlac City
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Religion: Iglesia Ni Cristo
Parents
Father: Napoleon R. Repato
Mother: Jenny T. Repato
Secondary: PHINMA-Araullo University
Primary: Great Eastern Institute
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WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY-PHILIPPINES

Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, 3100

Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown due to Covid-19 on the Communication

Skills in the Hospital Settings of Level III Nursing Students

An Undergraduate Thesis Presented and Submitted to

The Faculty of the College of Nursing

Cabanatuan City, Philippines

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

NCM 111: Nursing Research

Camus, Cyreen Ritlie G.

Matias, Averone Joshh A.

Onarse, Benjamin Jr. D.

BSN 3-4 | Group 7

Title: Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown due to Covid-19 on the Communication

Camus, Cyreen Ritlie G.

Matias, Averone Joshh A.

Onarse, Benjamin Jr. D.

Adviser: Dr. Jason Villaroman

School: Wesleyan University-Philippines

Academic Year: 2022-2023

The covid-19 pandemic has disrupted educational institutions worldwide, including

Wesleyan University-Philippines and propose strategies to enhance their communication skills.

In partial fulfillment of the requirement in Nursing Research II for the Bachelor of

Science in Nursing, this research entitled “Impact of Post-Lengthened Lockdown due

Students at Wesleyan University-Philippines” prepared and submitted by Cyreen Ritlie

DR. JASON VILLAROMAN

DR. JONATHAN OCAMPO

PROF. JOHN PAULO CALMA PROF. RONNIE CAJUCOM

of Science in Nursing (BSN).

DR. JUANITO C. LEABRES

Dean, College of Nursing and Allied Medical Science

support in the completion of this study.

success of this study.

further improve the research study.

encouragement, motivation, and for financial and emotional support.

continually provide their moral, spiritual, emotional, and financial support.

life. All of these, we offer to you.

Title Page …………………………………………………………………… 1

Approval Sheet ……………………………………………………………… 4

Table of Contents …………………………………………………………… 8

List of Tables ………………………………………………………………. 10

List of Figures ………………………………………………………………. 10

Review of Related Literature …………………………………… 13

Conceptual Framework …………………………………………. 17

Theoretical Framework ………………………………………… 18

Statement of the Problem ………………………………………. 19

Research Hypothesis …………………………………………… 20

Significance of the Study ……………………………………… 20

Definition of Keywords …………………………………………. 20

Research Design …………………………………………………. 22

Research Locale ………………………………………………… 23

Sampling Procedures …………………………………………… 24

Scope and Limitation ………………………………………… 25

Research Instruments ………………………………………... 25

Data Gathering Procedures ……………………………………. 26

Data Analysis ………………………………………………… 26

Ethical Considerations ………………………………………… 29

CHAPTER 3: Results and Discussion