Can mindfulness training make nursing students more compassionate at the bedside?
NCT ID NCT07503535
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program that combines mindfulness exercises with simulated patient scenarios to help nursing students feel more prepared for end-of-life care. Researchers will measure changes in compassion, attitudes toward dying patients, and professional quality of life in 182 nursing students in Hong Kong. The goal is to see if adding mindfulness to simulation training reduces anxiety and improves care skills.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mindfulness-based intervention and simulation-based learning
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better way to prepare nursing students for end-of-life care, improving their compassion and reducing burnout.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage educational study with no direct patient outcomes. Results may not apply to other settings or lead to changes in practice.
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Locations
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Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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