Can a training program make nurses more compassionate?
NCT ID NCT06921369
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test a compassionate care training program for nurses, based on Watson's Human Caring Model. The training uses videos and case discussions to help nurses improve their compassion and caring behaviors. Sixty nurses will participate, and their compassion levels will be measured before and after the training.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- compassionate care training (video-supported teaching and case analysis)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this training could become a standard way to help nurses provide more compassionate, patient-centered care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 nurses, so results may not apply broadly. The training may not lead to lasting changes in behavior.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kirikkale University
Kirikkale, Kırıkkale, 71450, Turkey (Türkiye)
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