Mindful Simulation Training in Palliative Care Education for Nursing Students (NCT07503535) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mindful Simulation Training in Palliative Care Education for Nursing Students
Hong Kong182 participantsStarted 2026-03-02
Plain-language summary
Nursing students frequently encounter dying patients during clinical placements with limited preparation, leading to negative attitudes toward end-of-life care, death anxiety, and risk of compassion fatigue. Simulation-based education offers a safe environment for experiential learning in palliative care, yet most existing programs do not integrate mindfulness components to address the psychological demands of this setting. Mindfulness-based interventions have shown promise in improving self-compassion and reducing burnout in healthcare professionals, but evidence among undergraduate nursing students remains limited.
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a Mindful Simulation Training (MST) program on compassion, palliative care knowledge, attitudes toward end-of-life care, and professional quality of life among undergraduate nursing students.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Nursing students aged 18 or above
* Currently studying a full-time nursing program in Hong Kong
* Regardless of the study year, e.g., Year 1 to Year 5
* Able to comprehend English and Cantonese
* Able to use electronic devices to complete an online survey
* Have enrolled or studied in the prerequisite course provides baseline knowledge in palliative care training
Exclusion Criteria:
* Nursing students who are under 18
* Have been regularly practicing instructor-led mindfulness interventions once a week or more during the past 6 months
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
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Compassion
Timeframe: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after baseline