The Impact of Mindfulness Program on Clinical Stress, Clinical Decision-Making and Personality Traits in Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Study Protocol

Authors : Fatma Betül Öz Damkalı, Naile Bilgili

Pages : 87-96

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Publication Date : 2024-12-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In studies conducted with nursing students, clinical practice ranks first among the causes of stress. Factors contributing to this stress include lack of knowledge, insufficient self-confidence, fear of making mistakes, difficulty in clinical decision-making, communication problems, and anxiety. This study was planned to evaluate the effect of mindfulness training on nursing students\\\' clinical practice stress, self-confidence and anxiety in clinical decision-making, and personality traits. This randomized, controlled experimental study will be conducted with nursing students at a state university. The sample will consist of 74 people (37 experimental and 37 control) who meet the research criteria determined by power analysis. The experimental group will receive mindfulness training for four weeks. The control group will continue its routine practice. In the implementation phase of the research, Clinical Stress Questionnaire, Self-Confidence and Anxiety Scale in Clinical Decision Making, Ten-Item Personality Traits Scale, and Perceived Stress Scale will be applied. This is the study protocol for a randomized, controlled experimental study. After the study is completed, the data will be analyzed, and the findings will be reported.
Keywords : bilinçli farkındalık, stres, karar verme, kişilik, klinik protokol