Comparison of Mandala Coloring and Twin Hearts Meditation on Practical Exam Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 100
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Exam Anxiety Levels
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of Mandala coloring and Twin Hearts Meditation in reducing exam anxiety among undergraduate nursing students. Participants were randomly assigned to either the Mandala coloring group or the Twin Hearts Meditation group. Both interventions were administered before a practical examination. Anxiety levels were measured before and after the intervention using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The study evaluated which complementary and non-pharmacological intervention was more effective in reducing exam-related anxiety among nursing students.
详细描述
Study Purpose
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Mandala coloring and Twin Hearts Meditation as complementary and non-pharmacological interventions for reducing exam anxiety among undergraduate nursing students.
Study Design
This study was designed as a randomized clinical trial conducted among undergraduate nursing students. Participants were randomly assigned to two intervention groups: Mandala coloring and Twin Hearts Meditation.
Sample Size
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- Double (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
To reduce bias, the investigator responsible for data collection and the statistician analyzing the data were blinded to group assignments. The intervention groups were coded as anonymous variables during data analysis.
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •All undergraduate nursing students in their first semester, male or female, enrolled in the English-language nursing program.
- •Students not using other stress-reduction methods (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation, pharmacological therapy).
- •Students who voluntarily agreed to participate and provided informed consent.
排除标准
- •Unwilling to continue cooperation in the project.
- •Using any psycho medicines (anti-depressants ...), mental health.
- •Mourning, especially the death of loved ones or relatives in the 1st phase.
研究组 & 干预措施
Twin Hearts Meditation
Behavioral: Twin Heart Meditation Participants in this group receive the Twin Heart Meditation intervention, a guided meditative technique based on the principles of loving-kindness and spiritual energy. The intervention is designed to reduce exam-related anxiety by promoting inner peace and emotional regulation.
干预措施: Twin Heart Meditation (Behavioral)
Twin Hearts Meditation
Behavioral: Twin Heart Meditation Participants in this group receive the Twin Heart Meditation intervention, a guided meditative technique based on the principles of loving-kindness and spiritual energy. The intervention is designed to reduce exam-related anxiety by promoting inner peace and emotional regulation.
干预措施: Mandala Coloring (Behavioral)
Mandala Coloring
Participants in this group engage in mandala coloring, an art-based mindfulness activity designed to reduce exam anxiety and promote relaxation.
干预措施: Twin Heart Meditation (Behavioral)
Mandala Coloring
Participants in this group engage in mandala coloring, an art-based mindfulness activity designed to reduce exam anxiety and promote relaxation.
干预措施: Mandala Coloring (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Exam Anxiety Levels
时间窗: Anxiety levels are assessed at two time points: before the intervention (two hours prior to the OSCE) and immediately after the intervention prior to the examination.
The primary outcome measure evaluates changes in exam-related anxiety levels among nursing students following the Mandala coloring and Twin Hearts Meditation interventions. Anxiety is measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), a validated psychological instrument that assesses both state and trait anxiety. The STAI consists of two subscales with 20 items each, scored on a 4-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate greater levels of anxiety. Both groups completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) two hours before the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), immediately prior to the intervention, and again immediately after the intervention.
Test Anxiety Levels
时间窗: Anxiety levels are assessed at two time points: before the intervention (two hours prior to the OSCE) and immediately after the intervention prior to the examination.
The primary outcome measure evaluates changes in exam-related anxiety levels among nursing students following the Mandala coloring and Twin Hearts Meditation interventions. Anxiety is measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), a validated psychological instrument that assesses both state and trait anxiety. The STAI consists of two subscales with 20 items each, scored on a 4-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate greater levels of anxiety. Both groups completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) two hours before the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), immediately prior to the intervention, and again immediately after the intervention.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Pouran Varvani Farahani
PhD in Pediatric Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Cyprus International University,
Cyprus International University