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Effects of Relaxation, Mindfulness, and Breathing Therapy on Alarm Fatigue and Psychological Well-being in Intensive Care Nurses
Sponsor: Hacer Eroglu
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of the Benson Relaxation Technique, mindfulness-based stress reduction meditation, and breathing therapy on reducing alarm fatigue and improving psychological well-being in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do the Benson Relaxation Technique, mindfulness-based stress reduction meditation, and breathing therapy significantly reduce alarm fatigue in ICU nurses? Do these interventions significantly improve psychological well-being in ICU nurses? Researchers will compare three intervention groups (Benson Relaxation Technique, mindfulness-based stress reduction meditation, breathing therapy) with a control group receiving no intervention to determine which approach produces the greatest improvement in alarm fatigue and psychological well-being. Participants will: Attend weekly group sessions for their assigned intervention over the course of \[8 weeks\]. Practice the assigned technique regularly between sessions as instructed. Complete questionnaires assessing alarm fatigue and psychological well-being before and after the intervention.
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Benson Relaxation Technique, Mindfulness-Based Meditation, and Breathing Therapy on Alarm Fatigue and Psychological Well-Being in Intensive Care Nurses: A Four-Arm, Assessor-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
168
Start Date
2025-07-28
Completion Date
2026-01-30
Last Updated
2025-08-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Benson Relaxation Technique
The Benson Relaxation Technique is a structured relaxation method involving the repetition of a word, sound, or phrase while sitting quietly in a comfortable position with eyes closed, combined with passive muscle relaxation. In this study, it will be delivered in weekly 30-minute group sessions for 8 weeks by a trained instructor. Participants will be instructed to practice the technique daily at home for 10-15 minutes.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Meditation
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction meditation is a practice focusing on cultivating awareness of the present moment through seated meditation and mindful breathing. In this study, participants will attend weekly 30-minute group sessions for 8 weeks, guided by an experienced instructor. They will also be encouraged to perform daily mindfulness meditation at home for 10-15 minutes.
Breathing Therapy
Breathing therapy consists of guided breathing exercises designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve psychological well-being by regulating breathing patterns. In this study, participants will attend weekly 30-minute group sessions for 8 weeks, led by a trained facilitator. Daily home practice of slow deep breathing techniques for 10-15 minutes will be encouraged.
Locations (2)
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital - General Hospital Tower, Internal Medicine and General Intensive Care Units
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Hacettepe University Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)