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Effectiveness of the Mindful Compassion Care Program for Healthcare Professionals in Oncology and Palliative Care
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mindful Compassion Care Program (MCCP), a mindfulness- and compassion-based intervention designed to enhance the emotional and professional well-being of healthcare professionals (HPs). The study adopts a multi-center, open-label, randomized, parallel-group, superiority design and includes HPs (physicians, nurses, and nursing assistants) involved in the clinical care of cancer patients across different settings and disease phases. Eligible participants must not have attended MBSR or other mindfulness-/compassion-based interventions in the preceding six months. The RCT has a primary objective of assessing the MCCP's effectiveness in increasing positive emotions and reducing negative emotions among HPs working in oncology and palliative care. Secondary objectives include evaluating improvements in professional quality of life and self-compassion. After providing informed consent, HPs will be randomized to receive either the MCCP (experimental group) or no intervention (control group).
Official title: Effectiveness of the Mindful Compassion Care Program for Healthcare Professionals in Oncology and Palliative Care: a Randomized Controlled Trial With a Qualitative Component
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2025-12-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
MCCP
The MCCP is a structured seven-week group intervention integrating elements from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). The program consists of six 90-minute weekly sessions plus one intensive 4.5-hour session. Sessions include mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises, yoga practices, imagery techniques, and compassion-focused activities. Daily home practice is supported through guided audio tracks and worksheets. The intervention is delivered in small groups (up to 15 participants) by psychotherapists specifically trained for the MCCP as part of the study.
Locations (1)
Azienda USL IRCCS di Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia, Italy