Mindful Compassion Care Program for Nurses During COVID-19
The Effectiveness of the Mindful Compassion Care Program (MCCP) in Reducing Burnout and Psychological Distress Amongst Frontline Hospital Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Universita di Verona · NCT05308537
This study tests a mindfulness and compassion program to see if it can help nurses dealing with stress and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 33 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universita di Verona (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Verona, Italia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05308537 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a mindfulness and compassion-focused program aimed at reducing psychological distress among nurses who have been working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. It involves a parallel-group randomized controlled design with 72 participants, divided into intervention and control groups. The primary outcome will be measured using the Emotional Exhaustion subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory, while secondary outcomes will include measures of cynicism, professional efficacy, anxiety, and depression. The study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of this intervention in a high-stress healthcare environment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are nurses employed for at least two years in intensive care or COVID-19 related units who exhibit high levels of emotional exhaustion.
Not a fit: Patients who have participated in mindfulness interventions in the past six months or are currently receiving psychiatric treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce burnout and improve mental health among frontline nurses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that mindfulness interventions can effectively reduce burnout and emotional distress among healthcare professionals, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To be included in the study, a participants will have to be: * a nurse employed at AOUI for the past two years; * working within intensive care units, infectious disease unit, pulmonary medicine and internal medicine units that have been converted to COVID-19 sub-intensive units; * scoring above the cut-off score for the Emotional Exhaustion sub-scale (EX) of the MBI-GS (equal to or greater than 2.20) in accordance with Italian norms Exclusion Criteria: Respondents will be excluded if they: * have participated in mindfulness-based interventions in the previous 6 months; * show a score \< 2.20 in the EX subscale of the MBI-GS; * are receiving psychosocial or psychiatric treatment. Participants allocated to the WL will be requested not to participate in a mindfulness course offered elsewhere.
Where this trial is running
Verona, Italia
- Università di Verona — Verona, Italia, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Antonio Lasalvia
- Email: antonio.lasalvia@univr.it
- Phone: +39 045 8283901
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Burnout, COVID-19, mindfulness, compassion, burnout, emotional exhaustion, healthcare workers, nurse