The Influence of Mandala Art Therapy on Practical Examination Anxiety Among Undergraduate 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
- 1
- 主要终点
- Practical Exam Anxiety Levels
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Mandala Art Therapy in reducing practical examination anxiety among undergraduate nursing students. The primary goal was to determine whether a brief Mandala coloring session prior to the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) could significantly reduce students' state anxiety. The study focused on the therapeutic potential of this low-cost, non-invasive, and easily implemented intervention in academic settings.
The main research questions guiding the study were:
Does Mandala coloring reduce pre-examination anxiety among undergraduate nursing students?
Can Mandala Art Therapy be considered a feasible and effective complementary strategy for managing academic stress in clinical evaluation contexts?
To address these questions, participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group, which engaged in a 20-minute Mandala coloring session before the OSCE, or a control group, which received no intervention beyond standard exam preparation. Pre- and post-intervention anxiety levels were measured using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) to assess the impact of the intervention.
详细描述
Study Title:
The Influence of Mandala Art Therapy on Practical Examination Anxiety Among Undergraduate Nursing Students
Study Purpose:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Mandala Art Therapy-a creative, mind-body intervention rooted in complementary and alternative medicine-in reducing practical examination (OSCE) anxiety among undergraduate nursing students. The intervention was implemented as part of a holistic approach to psychological well-being in a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
Sample Size Determination:
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 (x# and x#) to preserve objectivity
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •All students, both female and male, first semester of bachelor's degree, studying in nursing department of Near East University.
- •Not using other stress reduction methods including progressive muscle relaxation, drug therapy, etc. to control exam anxiety.
- •Those willing to participate in the project.
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.
结局指标
主要结局
Practical Exam Anxiety Levels
时间窗: Anxiety levels are measured at two time points-immediately before and immediately after the intervention session, conducted one hour prior to the OSCE
The primary outcome measure assesses changes in anxiety levels related to the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) among undergraduate nursing students. Anxiety is measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), a validated psychological instrument that evaluates both situational (state) and general (trait) anxiety. The STAI comprises two subscales with 20 items each, rated on a 4-point Likert scale. Higher total scores indicate greater levels of anxiety.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Pouran Varvani Farahani
PhD in Pediatric Nursing, Near East University , Faculty of Nursing, Nicosia, TRNC
Near East University, Turkey