MBSR Programs to Reduce Compassion Fatigue in Nurses

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Conditions studied: Compassion Fatigue

In brief

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program in reducing compassion fatigue among nurses. The main question it aims to answer is: Does participation in an MBSR program decrease levels of compassion fatigue among nurses? The primary hypothesis is that nurses who participate in the MBSR program will experience a significant reduction in compassion fatigue after implementing the interventions. Participants will include psychiatric nurse practitioners working in high-stress environments. Participants will: Attend a series of MBSR sessions over a specified period. Engage in mindfulness practices such as body scans, and deep breathing. Complete self-report measures to assess levels of compassion fatigue before and after the intervention.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06436469

Run by

Nova Southeastern University

People needed

11

Starts

2024-07-01

Expected to finish

2024-08-11

Last updated by the study team

2024-08-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• At least one year of nursing experience
• Participants would need to be able to read and understand English.

You may not qualify if…

• Is not a Psychiatric Nurse practitioner
• Reservations against the program
• Have <1 yr. nursing experience

Where it is running

• My Psychiatrist — Hollywood, Florida, United States

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