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New study aims to predict burnout in midwives

NCT ID NCT07234344

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

Summary

This study looked at 209 midwives to understand what leads to compassion fatigue—a state of emotional exhaustion from work. Researchers used surveys to measure stress and burnout, then built a simple model to predict who might be at high risk. The goal is to help managers spot problems early and offer support.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help hospitals quickly identify midwives at risk of compassion fatigue and take steps to support them.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study in one region, so the model may not apply to all midwives or healthcare settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

209 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Within the international healthcare system, midwives serve as a core force safeguarding maternal and infant health, yet their working environment is becoming increasingly complex and high-pressure. Due to their sustained investment of significant emotional labor and frequent exposure to multiple stressors-including traumatic events during childbirth, obstetric emergencies, and occupational exposures-midwives have become a high-risk group for compassion fatigue .

Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Possession of a midwifery practice license; currently engaged in midwifery practice; midwifery practice duration \> 1 year; voluntary participation in the study, and signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of psychiatric disorders; use of psychiatric medications within one month before the survey.

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Conditions

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Compassion Fatigue

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Nursing, Lanzhou Universit

    Lanzhou City, Gansu, Gansu, 730000, China

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