The Effect of Meditation on Exam Anxiety of Nursing Students
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
- 2
- 主要终点
- Test Anxiety Levels
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Twin Heart Meditation in reducing exam anxiety among undergraduate nursing students. The study focused on whether regular practice of this meditation technique could significantly reduce state anxiety before examinations. The main research questions were:
Does Twin Heart Meditation reduce exam-related anxiety among nursing students? Can this complementary and non-invasive method be considered a viable approach for managing academic stress? Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which practiced Twin Heart Meditation, or the control group, which followed routine academic activities. Pre- and post-intervention anxiety levels were measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).
详细描述
Study Title:
The Effect of Twin Heart Meditation on Exam Anxiety of Nursing Students
Study Purpose:
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Twin Heart Meditation a mind-body relaxation technique rooted in complementary and alternative medicine in reducing exam anxiety among undergraduate nursing students. The intervention was designed in accordance with holistic nursing principles and implemented in a controlled, double-blind randomized trial setting.Sample Size Determination:
The statistical population of this study included seventh-semester nursing students enrolled in the English-language program at Near East University. Out of 120 available students, 100 who met the eligibility criteria were selected to participate.
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
Double-Blind (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor):
To minimize bias, a double-blind approach is employed. The data are collected by the researcher, who remains unaware of group assignments, and the statistician performing the analysis is also blinded to the allocation. The data are analyzed as anonymous variables (x₁ and x₂) to preserve objectivity.
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •All seventh-semester undergraduate nursing students, both female and male, enrolled in the English-language program at the Department of Nursing, Near East University.
- •Students not using any other stress reduction methods, such as progressive muscle relaxation, pharmacological therapy, or similar techniques, to manage exam-related anxiety.
- •Students who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study and provided informed consent.
排除标准
- •Doing meditation less than 3 times a week
- •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.
结局指标
主要结局
Test Anxiety Levels
时间窗: Anxiety levels are measured at two time points-one week before the final exam and two hours before the final exam
The primary outcome measure evaluates changes in exam-related anxiety levels among nursing students. Anxiety is measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), a validated psychological tool that assesses both temporary (state) and long-standing (trait) anxiety. The STAI includes two subscales, each with 20 items scored on a 4-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety.
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