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Mindful Simulation Training in Palliative Care Education for Nursing Students
Sponsor: Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Summary
Nursing students frequently encounter dying patients during clinical placements with limited preparation, leading to negative attitudes toward end-of-life care, death anxiety, and risk of compassion fatigue. Simulation-based education offers a safe environment for experiential learning in palliative care, yet most existing programs do not integrate mindfulness components to address the psychological demands of this setting. Mindfulness-based interventions have shown promise in improving self-compassion and reducing burnout in healthcare professionals, but evidence among undergraduate nursing students remains limited. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a Mindful Simulation Training (MST) program on compassion, palliative care knowledge, attitudes toward end-of-life care, and professional quality of life among undergraduate nursing students.
Official title: Effects of Mindful Simulation Training in Palliative Care Education for Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
182
Start Date
2026-03-02
Completion Date
2028-06-01
Last Updated
2026-03-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Mindfulness-based intervention
The face-to-face mindfulness induction workshop will be delivered by a certified mindfulness instructor. The mindfulness interventions, including the tools and informal practice. Paper handouts regarding the mindfulness techniques and informal practice will be given to participants to facilitate the learning and self-paced practice.
Simulation-based learning
The simulation scenario will consist of 3 components, including pre-briefing, simulation activity, and debriefing.
Locations (1)
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong