Talking it out: balint groups may ease nurse burnout

NCT ID NCT07278219

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Yuksek Ihtisas University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a Balint-based group intervention could reduce burnout and improve communication skills in nurses. Thirty nurses were randomly assigned to either six weekly online Balint sessions or their usual routine. Burnout and communication skills were measured before, right after, and at one and three months after the sessions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Balint-based group intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce burnout and improve communication among nurses.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study (30 nurses) with no blinding, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is short (6 sessions) and effects may not last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BURNOUT COMMUNICATION SKILLS PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Bilecik, Turkey (Türkiye)

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