Compassion Cultivation Training for Nurses

NCT03286192 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 20170290
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 16
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) program for oncology nurses at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The goal of CCT is to provide a structured and systematic way of cultivating daily-life skills needed to strengthen qualities of compassion, empathy, and kindness for oneself and others. CCT typically includes (i) eight weekly 2-hour classes and (ii) daily practice. The in-class activities include pedagogical instruction and active group discussion, guided meditation, interactive practical exercises, and sharing of inspiring readings/stories to prime feelings of open-heartedness or connection to others.

Conditions

Feasibility

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Number of individuals who do not drop out of the study prior to completing the post-intervention assessment

  Number of individuals who do not drop out of the study prior to completing the post-intervention assessment

  24 weeks after first session

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Perceived Stress Scale

  baseline and 7-10 weeks

• Maslach Burnout Inventory

  baseline and 7-10 weeks

• Philadelphia Mindfulness Scale

  baseline and 7-10 weeks

• Distress Tolerance Scale

  baseline and 7-10 weeks

• SF-36

  baseline and 7-10 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Single-Arm Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

All participants in this arm receive compassion cultivation training

Behavioral: compassion cultivation training

Interventions

compassion cultivation training BEHAVIORAL

Eight 2-hour group sessions that provide a structured and systematic way of cultivating daily-life skills needed to strengthen qualities of compassion, empathy, and kindness for oneself and others.

Single-Arm Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be willing and able to give informed consent
• Be a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Currently works at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Currently works at least 20 hours/week
• Be able to speak and read English

You may not qualify if:

• Any participants who are deemed to present an acute safety risk to self or others.
• Any infants, children, or teenagers under 18 years of age.
• Prisoners

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Miami: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

Location

Study Officials

• Debbie Anglade, PhD

  University of Miami

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: Single group feasibility study of a psychosocial intervention

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 5, 2017
• First Posted: September 18, 2017
• Study Start: September 27, 2017
• Primary Completion: August 2, 2018
• Study Completion: August 2, 2018
• Last Updated: August 6, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)