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Effect of a Brief Mindfulness-Based Training on First Clinical Day Stress in First-Year Nursing Students
Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University
Summary
Clinical practice is a fundamental component of nursing education; however, it can be a major source of stress, particularly for first-year students. The first clinical day is often associated with high levels of anxiety due to uncertainty, fear of making mistakes, and perceived inadequacy. Mindfulness-based approaches have been shown to enhance coping skills and facilitate adaptation to clinical environments. However, most existing interventions are long-term, and evidence regarding short, pre-clinical interventions is limited. This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effect of a brief mindfulness-based training administered one day before clinical placement on reducing anticipatory stress and first clinical day stress among first-year nursing students. Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Data will be collected using the Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). The findings are expected to contribute to evidence-based improvements in pre-clinical preparation in nursing education.
Official title: The Effect of a Brief Mindfulness-Based Training on Reducing First Clinical Day Stress in First-Year Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
63
Start Date
2026-02-19
Completion Date
2026-02-26
Last Updated
2026-04-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Brief Mindfulness-Based Training
The intervention planned in this study is a brief mindfulness-based training program. Students in the experimental group, preparing for their first clinical practice, received four separate mindfulness-based training sessions before their first clinical day experience. The training included breath awareness, body awareness, awareness of thoughts and feelings, and short mindfulness exercises. Students in the experimental group completed the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) before the mindfulness training session and the Perceived Stress Scale one day before the clinical practice. Students in the control group completed both the MAAS and the Perceived Stress Scale one day before the clinical practice. Students in both the experimental and control groups completed the MAAS and the Perceived Stress Scale again at the end of their first clinical day. Differences between the groups will be evaluated to determine the effectiveness of the intervention on stress and mindful awarenes
Locations (1)
Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi
Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)