MBSR Programs to Reduce Compassion Fatigue in Nurses

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Programs to Reduce Compassion Fatigue in Nurses

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.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Compassion Fatigue
• Intervention / Treatment: Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program

Detailed Description

This observational study aims to assess the impact of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on reducing compassion fatigue among psychiatric nurse practitioners working in high-stress environments. The primary question it seeks to address is whether participation in the MBSR program leads to decreased levels of compassion fatigue among nurses.

The primary hypothesis posits that nurses who engage in the MBSR program will experience a significant reduction in compassion fatigue following the intervention.

Participants in this study will be psychiatric nurse practitioners who work in demanding healthcare settings. These individuals will be invited to participate voluntarily in the MBSR program.

The intervention will involve participants attending a series of MBSR sessions conducted over a specified period, typically lasting around 4 weeks. During these sessions, participants will be guided through various mindfulness practices, including body scans and deep breathing exercises. These techniques are designed to enhance participants' awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, promoting a nonjudgmental acceptance of their experiences.

To assess the effectiveness of the intervention, participants will complete self-report measures to evaluate their levels of compassion fatigue. These assessments will be administered both before the start of the MBSR program (baseline/pretest) and after its completion (follow-up/posttest). By comparing pre- and post-intervention scores, researchers will evaluate any changes in compassion fatigue levels among participants.

Overall, this study aims to contribute to our understanding of the potential benefits of mindfulness-based interventions in mitigating compassion fatigue among psychiatric nurse practitioners, with implications for improving the well-being and resilience of healthcare professionals in high-stress environments.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 11
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• United States
  • Florida
    • Hollywood, Florida, United States, 33024
      • My Psychiatrist

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

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

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: N/A
• Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
• Masking: None (Open Label)

Number of Arms

1

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Intervention / Treatment

Other: Mindfulness interventions; The intervention involves participation in a structured Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Participants engage in a series of sessions over a four week period. During these sessions, participants learn and practice mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and body scans.

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program; The intervention involves participation in a structured Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Participants engage in a series of sessions over a four week period. During these sessions, participants learn and practice mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and body scans. The program is designed to enhance participants' awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations in the present moment, promoting a nonjudgmental acceptance of their experiences. By cultivating mindfulness skills, participants aim to reduce stress, enhance emotional regulation, and develop resilience in coping with the challenges of their work environment.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Compassion Fatigue Assessment	The primary outcome measure involves assessing participants' levels of compassion fatigue using a validated instrument, such as the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) questionnaire. This questionnaire evaluates various dimensions of compassion fatigue, including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.	Participants will complete the compassion fatigue assessment at two time points: before starting the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program (baseline/pretest) and after completing the program (follow-up/posttest) over a period of 4 weeks.

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University
• Investigators: Study Chair: Charmaine Coffman, Nova Southeastern University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): July 1, 2024
• Primary Completion (Actual): August 11, 2024
• Study Completion (Actual): August 11, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: May 24, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 30, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): May 31, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): August 22, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: August 20, 2024
• Last Verified: August 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Behavioral Symptoms; Stress, Psychological; Occupational Stress; Mental Fatigue; Fatigue; Compassion Fatigue
• Other Study ID Numbers: 2024-280-NSU

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: YES
• IPD Plan Description: The IPD sharing plan involves sharing anonymized participant data (demographics, baseline characteristics, outcome measures, intervention details) for collaboration, further analysis, or meta-analyses. Before sharing, informed consent will be obtained, and identifying information will be removed to protect confidentiality. Sharing will comply with institutional policies, ethical guidelines, and data sharing agreements, ensuring regulatory and privacy compliance.
• IPD Sharing Time Frame: The data from this observational study will become available for sharing after completion of the study and publication of the primary study findings and will be available for up to 36 months after.
• IPD Sharing Access Criteria: Access criteria for obtaining anonymized IPD include: clear research purpose related to compassion fatigue, affiliation with recognized institutions, ethical approval evidence, compliance with data security protocols, signing data sharing agreements, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type: SAP

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No