The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of the Benson Relaxation Technique, mindfulness-based stress reduction meditation, and breathing therapy on reducing alarm fatigue and improving psychological well-being in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Do the Benson Relaxation Technique, mindfulness-based stress reduction meditation, and breathing therapy significantly reduce alarm fatigue in ICU nurses?
Do these interventions significantly improve psychological well-being in ICU nurses?
Researchers will compare three intervention groups (Benson Relaxation Technique, mindfulness-based stress reduction meditation, breathing therapy) with a control group receiving no intervention to determine which approach produces the greatest improvement in alarm fatigue and psychological well-being.
Participants will:
Attend weekly group sessions for their assigned intervention over the course of \[8 weeks\].
Practice the assigned technique regularly between sessions as instructed.
Complete questionnaires assessing alarm fatigue and psychological well-being before and after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing
* At least 6 months' experience in a tertiary intensive care unit
* Cognitive and physical ability to complete study forms and perform the assigned exercise with the researcher
* Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed psychological disorders requiring treatment (e.g., anxiety, panic disorder, depression)
* Not actively working during the study period due to leave (e.g., maternity leave, annual leave)
* Concurrent participation in another relaxation exercise program (e.g., yoga, visualization)
* Withdrawal request during the intervention period
* Missing two consecutive weekly group sessions
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Alarm Fatigue
Timeframe: Baseline, at the end of week 4, at the end of week 8, and at the end of week 10
2
Psychological Well-Being
Timeframe: Baseline, at the end of week 4, at the end of week 8, and at the end of week 10