Student Midwife Support Circle to reduce burnout and strengthen resilience and professional belonging
The Effect of the Student Midwife Support Circle (SMSC) Intervention on Burnout, Resilience, and Professional Belongingness Levels of Midwifery Students: A Mixed-Method Study
This project will try a Student Midwife Support Circle with midwifery students to see if it lowers burnout and increases resilience and a sense of professional belonging.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 49 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Amasya University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amasya, Center) |
| Trial ID | NCT07583199 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study offers a structured Student Midwife Support Circle to midwifery students at Amasya University. Consenting students who have not previously received the intervention will take part in regular, facilitated support sessions focused on processing clinical experiences and building coping skills. Burnout, resilience, and professional belonging will be measured before and after the intervention using standardized questionnaires to track change over time. The study aims to determine whether these support circles improve emotional well-being and students' integration into the profession.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are current midwifery students at Amasya University who agree to participate and have not previously received the Student Midwife Support Circle intervention.
Not a fit: Students who already received the Student Midwife Support Circle intervention or who do not consent to participate will not receive benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could reduce student burnout, increase resilience, and strengthen professional belonging, potentially improving student wellbeing and retention.
How similar studies have performed: Similar peer-support and facilitated reflection interventions for students and health professionals have shown promising but mixed results in reducing burnout and improving resilience.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who agree to participate voluntarily in the study * Individuals studying in the field of midwifery Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who do not agree to participate voluntarily in the study, * Individuals who have previously received Student Midwife Support Circle Intervention
Where this trial is running
Amasya, Center
- Amasya University — Amasya, Center, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Betül UZUN ÖZER
- Email: betul123uzun@gmail.com
- Phone: 05396702942
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.