Mindfulness training to help nurses cope with death anxiety
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Death Psychoeducation Program on Death Awareness and Death Anxiety Levels in Nurses
This study is testing a mindfulness program to see if it can help nurses in high-stress jobs feel less anxious about death and better cope with loss.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kastamonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kastamonu, Central) |
| Trial ID | NCT06957288 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based psychoeducation program designed for nurses working in high-stress environments such as palliative care, emergency services, and intensive care units. The program focuses on enhancing death awareness and reducing death anxiety among nurses who frequently encounter death in their professional roles. By addressing individual differences and environmental factors, the study seeks to provide tailored training that can improve nurses' coping mechanisms when faced with death and loss. The research will involve pre-test and post-test assessments to measure changes in death anxiety levels and awareness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nurses currently working in palliative care, emergency services, or intensive care units.
Not a fit: Nurses working outside of palliative care, emergency services, or intensive care units may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the mental well-being of nurses, enabling them to provide better care for patients and families during end-of-life situations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that psychoeducation can help individuals cope with death and grief, suggesting that this approach may be beneficial for nurses as well.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Working as a nurse in Palliative Care services, emergency services and intensive care units Exclusion Criteria: * Working as a nurse outside of Palliative Care services, emergency services and intensive care units
Where this trial is running
Kastamonu, Central
- Kastamonu Hospital — Kastamonu, Central, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Havva KAÇAN, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DOCTOR
- Email: hkacan@kastamonu.edu.tr
- Phone: 05057753893
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.