Effect of a Mindfulness Training Program on Surgical Nurses
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Mindfulness Training.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Mindfulness Training. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
The Effect of a Mindfulness Training Program on Surgical Nurses' Psychological Resilience, Work Motivation, and Cognitive Awareness: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
This randomized controlled single-blind study aims to evaluate the effect of mindfulness training on mindfulness levels, psychological resilience, and work motivation among surgical nurses. Surgical nurses work in highly demanding environments characterized by complex patient care processes, unpredictable complications, and intensive workloads, which may negatively affect their psychological resilience and work motivation. Mindfulness-based interventions have been reported to improve psychological well-being, coping strategies, and professional functioning among healthcare professionals. The study will be conducted with nurses working in surgical clinics at Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Health Practice and Research Center. Eligible nurses will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving mindfulness training or a control group receiving no intervention. The mindfulness training program will be delivered over four weeks, consisting of two sessions per week, each lasting 40 minutes. Data will be collected using the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale Short Form (CD-RISC-10), and Nurses' Work Motivation Scale. Measurements will be performed at baseline and four weeks after completion of the training program. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to improving psychological resilience, mindfulness, and work motivation among surgical nurses and support the development of effective supportive care interventions in clinical settings.
Detailed description
Nurses constitute a fundamental component of healthcare systems and play a critical role in maintaining, promoting, and improving individual and community health. Surgical nurses, in particular, work in complex and dynamic environments requiring rapid decision-making, management of high-risk situations, and continuous patient monitoring. The unpredictable nature of surgical patient outcomes and the occurrence of unexpected complications may increase stress levels and negatively affect nurses' psychological resilience and work motivation.
Psychological resilience refers to an individual's ability to recover from stressful or adverse experiences and adapt effectively to challenging conditions. Several internal and external factors influence resilience, including emotional awareness, coping skills, social relationships, and cognitive awareness. Among these factors, mindfulness has been identified as a significant contributor to psychological resilience and psychological well-being. Mindfulness is defined as the ability to focus attention on the present moment in a non-judgmental and accepting manner. Mindfulness-based practices, such as breathing exercises and meditation, promote emotional regulation, stress management, and cognitive flexibility.
Previous studies have demonstrated that mindfulness-based interventions improve anxiety levels, reduce burnout, enhance job satisfaction, and support emotional well-being among healthcare professionals. However, limited evidence exists regarding the combined effects of mindfulness training on mindfulness levels, psychological resilience, and work motivation among surgical nurses. Considering the demanding and stressful nature of surgical settings, interventions aimed at improving nurses' psychological well-being may positively influence both professional performance and quality of care.
This study is designed as a single-blind randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured mindfulness training program among surgical nurses. The study population will consist of nurses working in surgical clinics at Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Health Practice and Research Center. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria and provide informed consent will be randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group using a computer-based randomization method.
Participants in the experimental group will receive a structured mindfulness training program delivered by a certified mindfulness trainer. The program will be conducted over four weeks, with two sessions per week, each lasting 40 minutes. Participants will be grouped into small groups of approximately ten individuals to facilitate interaction and learning. The control group will not receive any intervention during the study period.
Data will be collected using validated measurement tools. Sociodemographic data will be collected using a Personal Information Form. Mindfulness levels will be measured using the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), psychological resilience will be assessed using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale Short Form (CD-RISC-10), and work motivation will be measured using the Nurses' Work Motivation Scale. Baseline measurements will be performed before the intervention, and post-intervention measurements will be conducted four weeks after completion of the mindfulness training program.
The outcome assessor will be blinded to group allocation to reduce assessment bias. The primary outcome of the study will be mindfulness level, while psychological resilience and work motivation will be evaluated as secondary outcomes.
The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness-based supportive interventions for surgical nurses. The results may contribute to improving nurses' psychological resilience, enhancing work motivation, and supporting occupational well-being in surgical clinical settings. Furthermore, the outcomes of this research may guide the development of structured supportive care programs aimed at strengthening nurses' professional performance and psychological health.
Interventions
- Behavioral Mindfulness Training
Participants receive mindfulness training sessions delivered according to the study protocol.
Primary outcome measures
- Mindfulness Level [Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after completion of the mindfulness training program]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Psychological Resilience [Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after completion of the mindfulness training program]
- Work Motivation [Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after completion of the mindfulness training program]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- working as a nurse in a surgical clinic
- volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
- not volunteering to participate in the study
- having previously received cognitive awareness training
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Afyonkarahisar University of Health Sciences Health Application and Research Center — Afyonkarahisar
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07553169 · 2025/15