The Impacts of Mindfulness on Psychological Wellbeing and Nursing Competencies Among Nursing Students
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Mindfulness and Happiness elective course
- Conditions
- Not specified
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
- Enrollment
- 240
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Perceived Stress Scale score
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last month
Overview
Brief Summary
The aims of this study are to develop a mindfulness-based elective course for nursing students and to evaluate its effects on psychological well-being, including mindfulness, depression, anxiety, stress, and problematic internet use, empathy, among nursing students.
Detailed Description
This study will use a quasi-experimental design to examine the effects of a new elective course for nursing students. Convenience sampling will be used to recruit nursing students from a university of science and technology in Taiwan. Data will be collected at two time points: baseline (T0) and the end of the course (T1). Participants who enroll in the elective course in mindfulness education will be assigned to the experimental group, whereas those who do not enroll in the elective course will be assigned to the comparison group. The anticipated total enrollment is 240 participants. Participants will be excluded if they are unwilling to participate in the study or do not complete the informed consent form. Intervention: The experimental group will enroll in the elective course entitled "Mindfulness and Happiness," consisting of 2 hours per week for 18 consecutive weeks. The comparison group will not participate in this course. The elective course is designed using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) and is based on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction principles.
Investigators
Ya-Chu Hsiao
professor
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Nursing students enrolled at the participating university
- •Aged 18 years or older
- •Willing to participate in the study
- •Able to provide written informed consent
- •Enrolled in the elective course "Mindfulness and Happiness" for assignment to the experimental group, or not enrolled in the course for assignment to the comparison group
Exclusion Criteria
- •Younger than 18 years
- •Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
Arms & Interventions
Experimental: Mindfulness and Happiness elective course
Participants in the experimental group will enroll in the elective course "Mindfulness and Happiness," which consists of 2 hours per week for 18 consecutive weeks.
Intervention: Mindfulness and Happiness elective course
No Intervention: Comparison group
Participants in the comparison group will not enroll in the elective course "Mindfulness and Happiness."
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Perceived Stress Scale score
Time Frame: Baseline (T0) and end of course (T1, 18 weeks)
The Perceived Stress Scale is a validated self-report measure of perceived stress. Higher scores indicate greater perceived stress
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale score
Time Frame: Baseline (T0) and end of course (T1, 18 weeks)
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale (GAD-7) is a validated self-report measure of anxiety severity. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety severity.
Mindful Attention Awareness Scale score
Time Frame: Baseline (T0) and end of course (T1, 18 weeks)
The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale is a validated self-report measure of mindfulness. Higher scores indicate greater mindfulness.
Chinese version of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy score
Time Frame: Baseline (T0) and end of course (T1, 18 weeks)
The Chinese version of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy is a validated self-report measure of empathy. Higher scores indicate greater empathy.
The Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire-Short Form (PIUQ-SF) score
Time Frame: Baseline (T0) and end of course (T1, 18 weeks)
The Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire-Short Form (PIUQ-SF) assesses problematic internet use, including obsession, neglect, and control disorder. Higher scores indicate more severe problematic internet use.
Taiwan Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire score
Time Frame: Baseline (T0) and end of course (T1, 18 weeks)
The Taiwan Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (Taiwan FFMQ) assesses five facets of mindfulness. Higher scores indicate greater mindfulness.
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 Score
Time Frame: Baseline (T0) and end of course (T1, 18 weeks)
The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) is a validated self-report measure of depression, anxiety, and stress. Higher scores indicate greater psychological distress.