Mindfulness MeditationNCT07059416
The Effect of Mindful Hand Hygiene Practice on Self-Care Perception and Self-Compassion Levels of Oncology Nurses; Mixed Design Example
A study testing Oncology nurses carried out hand hygiene awareness activities with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises while washing hands or providing hand hygiene with hand antiseptic. in people with Mindfulness Meditation and Selfcompassion, run by KTO Karatay University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study was planned to evaluate the effect of hand hygiene awareness activities to be carried out by nurses with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises during hand washing or hand hygiene with hand antiseptic on increasing the conscious awareness and self-compassion of oncology nurses and to determine… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Mindfulness Meditation, Selfcompassion
- What is being tested?
- Oncology nurses carried out hand hygiene awareness activities with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises while washing hands or providing hand hygiene with hand antiseptic.
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 Jan 2025to 10 Apr 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
None listed.
Who cannot join
- Having done/having done regular activities such as meditation, yoga, etc. related to mindfulness or self-compassion in the last year.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study was planned to evaluate the effect of hand hygiene awareness activities to be carried out by nurses with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises during hand washing or hand hygiene with hand antiseptic on increasing the conscious awareness and self-compassion of oncology nurses and to determine the experiences of oncology nurses regarding hand hygiene awareness activities.
Research Hypothesis Hypothesis 1a: Hand hygiene with awareness increases the conscious awareness levels of oncology nurses.
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Hypothesis 1b: Hand hygiene with awareness increases the self-compassion levels of oncology nurses.
Hypothesis 1c: Hand hygiene with awareness increases the self-care perception levels of oncology nurses.
Research Question: How does hand hygiene with awareness affect the self-compassion, self-care perception and conscious awareness levels of oncology nurses?
Read the detailed description
This study was planned according to the nested mixed design method in order to test the effect of the awareness hand hygiene practice applied by oncology nurses working in the bone marrow transplantation unit and hematological oncology clinic on the self-compassion, self-care perception and conscious awareness levels of the nurses and to obtain in-depth predictions. This study was conducted with oncology nurses working in the oncology clinics of a university hospital in Ankara between 10.01.2025-10.04.2025. A randomized controlled design was used to collect the quantitative data of the study. The basic feature of the pre-test-post-test control group design was to randomly assign the subjects to both groups in order to control the variables that may have an effect on the outcome variable. The universe of the study will consist of the nurses of the bone marrow transplantation unit and hematological oncology clinic where the study will be conducted. G*Power 3.1.9.7 program was used to calculate the sample size. This study was conducted with a total of 44 nurses, 23 in the intervention group and 21 in the control group. Inclusion criteria will be nurses who have been working as oncology nurses for at least one year and volunteered to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria of the Study: Having done/having done regular activities related to mindfulness or self-compassion such as meditation, yoga, etc. in the last year.
Randomization: Nurses who met the inclusion criteria were randomly and equally divided into 2 groups as the experimental group and the control group using a computer-based program (www.random.org). The assignment to the experimental and control groups will be made by an independent statistician in order to ensure confidentiality and prevent bias. The data was coded as 'A' and 'B' by the researcher and transferred to the computer. In addition, the analysis of the coded data was performed by an independent statistician in order to prevent bias in the evaluation of the data. After the consents of the patients who met the inclusion criteria were obtained and the pre-tests were completed, they were assigned to the groups according to the assignment list.
Blinding: Due to the nature of the study, blinding will not be applied to the participants. The statistical analysis of the data was performed by an independent statistician who did not know the groups. In this way, bias will be prevented during the data analysis stage.
Data Collection Before Assignment to Groups: Information about the research will be provided, and the compliance of the nurses who agree to participate in the research with the inclusion criteria will be assessed. After the written consent of the nurses who meet the inclusion criteria is obtained, the nurses will be invited to fill out the Personal Information Form, Watson Healing Self-Assessment Scale, Conscious Awareness Scale and Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form. The sealed envelope where the randomization was made will be opened and the nurse will be assigned to the experimental or control group.
Intervention Group: A three-hour training on conscious awareness will be given to the nurses assigned to the intervention group. Information will be provided on the "Hand Hygiene Practice with Awareness" practice and a hand hygiene awareness practice will be carried out together. The researcher will check whether the nurse has implemented the hand hygiene awareness practice correctly during this process. The nurse will be asked to do this hand hygiene awareness while passing from one patient to another for eight weeks. In order to increase compliance with the hand hygiene awareness application, the researcher will give the nurses an exercise record form and send them a daily message to remind them of the hand hygiene awareness application. The messages will be used to check whether the nurse has any problems with the exercise. At the end of the fourth week, the participants will be invited to fill out the Watson Healing Self-Assessment Scale, Watson Healing Self-Assessment Scale, Conscious Awareness Scale and Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form.
- Conditions
- Mindfulness Meditation, Selfcompassion
- Being tested
- Oncology nurses carried out hand hygiene awareness activities with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises while washing hands or providing hand hygiene with hand antiseptic.
- Keywords
- oncology nursing, mindfulness, self-compassion, self-care
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Oncology nurses carried out hand hygiene awareness activities with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises while washing hands or providing hand hygiene with hand antiseptic.Behavioural
positive affirmation, focus on the moment
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| İntervention group | Experimental | Oncology nurses practice mindfulness hand hygiene for four weeks Receives: Behavioral: Oncology nurses carried out hand hygiene awareness activities with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises while washing hands or providing hand hygiene with hand antiseptic. |
| Control | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Oncology nurses' self-care perception
The Watson Caritas Self-Rating Score (WCSRS) is a 5-item, single-dimensional scale used to assess self-care perception. Each item is rated on a 7-point scale from 1 (Never) to 7 (Always). Total scores range from 5 to 35, with higher scores indicating higher levels of self-care perception.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 4 weeks
Oncology nurses' self-compassion levels
The Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF) consists of 12 items assessing self-compassion. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 12 to 60, with higher scores indicating higher levels of self-compassion.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 4 weeks
Oncology nurses' mindful awareness levels
The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) is a 15-item, single-dimensional scale used to assess mindful awareness. Each item is rated on a 6-point Likert scale from 1 to 6. Total scores range from 15 to 90, with higher scores indicating higher levels of mindful awareness.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Jul 2025
- Study start10 Jan 2025
- Primary completion10 Apr 2025
- Study completion10 Apr 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mindfulness MeditationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- In this context, the prototype model of the pretest-posttest control group design is presented as follows: R-Randomization Experimental Group T1-Pretest G-Intervention T2-Posttest Control Group T1-Pretest T2-Posttest. Before the pre-intervention groups were assigned, the first tests were applied, hand hygiene practice was taught with conscious awareness and they were asked to apply the hand hygiene ritual while performing the hand hygiene steps for four weeks. Four weeks after the beginning of the study, data were collected again with data collection tools.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07059416
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024028
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 11 May 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Study protocol including conscious hand hygiene practice
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Mindful Hand Hygiene Practice on Self-Care Perception and Self-Compassion Levels of Oncology Nurses; Mixed Design Example
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07059416
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024028
- Conditions
- Mindfulness Meditation, Selfcompassion
- Keywords
- oncology nursing, mindfulness, self-compassion, self-care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- KTO Karatay UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Apr 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study was planned to evaluate the effect of hand hygiene awareness activities to be carried out by nurses with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises during hand washing or hand hygiene with hand antiseptic on increasing the conscious awareness and self-compassion of oncology nurses and to determine the experiences of oncology nurses regarding hand hygiene awareness activities.
Research Hypothesis Hypothesis 1a: Hand hygiene with awareness increases the conscious awareness levels of oncology nurses.
Hypothesis 1b: Hand hygiene with awareness increases the self-compassion levels of oncology nurses.
Hypothesis 1c: Hand hygiene with awareness increases the self-care perception levels of oncology nurses.
Research Question: How does hand hygiene with awareness affect the self-compassion, self-care perception and conscious awareness levels of oncology nurses?
Detailed description
This study was planned according to the nested mixed design method in order to test the effect of the awareness hand hygiene practice applied by oncology nurses working in the bone marrow transplantation unit and hematological oncology clinic on the self-compassion, self-care perception and conscious awareness levels of the nurses and to obtain in-depth predictions. This study was conducted with oncology nurses working in the oncology clinics of a university hospital in Ankara between 10.01.2025-10.04.2025. A randomized controlled design was used to collect the quantitative data of the study. The basic feature of the pre-test-post-test control group design was to randomly assign the subjects to both groups in order to control the variables that may have an effect on the outcome variable. The universe of the study will consist of the nurses of the bone marrow transplantation unit and hematological oncology clinic where the study will be conducted. G*Power 3.1.9.7 program was used to calculate the sample size. This study was conducted with a total of 44 nurses, 23 in the intervention group and 21 in the control group. Inclusion criteria will be nurses who have been working as oncology nurses for at least one year and volunteered to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria of the Study: Having done/having done regular activities related to mindfulness or self-compassion such as meditation, yoga, etc. in the last year.
Randomization: Nurses who met the inclusion criteria were randomly and equally divided into 2 groups as the experimental group and the control group using a computer-based program (www.random.org). The assignment to the experimental and control groups will be made by an independent statistician in order to ensure confidentiality and prevent bias. The data was coded as 'A' and 'B' by the researcher and transferred to the computer. In addition, the analysis of the coded data was performed by an independent statistician in order to prevent bias in the evaluation of the data. After the consents of the patients who met the inclusion criteria were obtained and the pre-tests were completed, they were assigned to the groups according to the assignment list.
Blinding: Due to the nature of the study, blinding will not be applied to the participants. The statistical analysis of the data was performed by an independent statistician who did not know the groups. In this way, bias will be prevented during the data analysis stage.
Data Collection Before Assignment to Groups: Information about the research will be provided, and the compliance of the nurses who agree to participate in the research with the inclusion criteria will be assessed. After the written consent of the nurses who meet the inclusion criteria is obtained, the nurses will be invited to fill out the Personal Information Form, Watson Healing Self-Assessment Scale, Conscious Awareness Scale and Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form. The sealed envelope where the randomization was made will be opened and the nurse will be assigned to the experimental or control group.
Intervention Group: A three-hour training on conscious awareness will be given to the nurses assigned to the intervention group. Information will be provided on the "Hand Hygiene Practice with Awareness" practice and a hand hygiene awareness practice will be carried out together. The researcher will check whether the nurse has implemented the hand hygiene awareness practice correctly during this process. The nurse will be asked to do this hand hygiene awareness while passing from one patient to another for eight weeks. In order to increase compliance with the hand hygiene awareness application, the researcher will give the nurses an exercise record form and send them a daily message to remind them of the hand hygiene awareness application. The messages will be used to check whether the nurse has any problems with the exercise. At the end of the fourth week, the participants will be invited to fill out the Watson Healing Self-Assessment Scale, Watson Healing Self-Assessment Scale, Conscious Awareness Scale and Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- In this context, the prototype model of the pretest-posttest control group design is presented as follows: R-Randomization Experimental Group T1-Pretest G-Intervention T2-Posttest Control Group T1-Pretest T2-Posttest. Before the pre-intervention groups were assigned, the first tests were applied, hand hygiene practice was taught with conscious awareness and they were asked to apply the hand hygiene ritual while performing the hand hygiene steps for four weeks. Four weeks after the beginning of the study, data were collected again with data collection tools.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| İntervention group | Experimental | Behavioral: Oncology nurses carried out hand hygiene awareness activities with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises while washing hands or providing hand hygiene with hand antiseptic.Oncology nurses practice mindfulness hand hygiene for four weeks |
| Control | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (0 listed)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Having done/having done regular activities such as meditation, yoga, etc. related to mindfulness or self-compassion in the last year.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Oncology nurses carried out hand hygiene awareness activities with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises while washing hands or providing hand hygiene with hand antiseptic.positive affirmation, focus on the moment | Behavioural | İntervention group |
Primary outcome
Oncology nurses' self-care perception
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 4 weeks
The Watson Caritas Self-Rating Score (WCSRS) is a 5-item, single-dimensional scale used to assess self-care perception. Each item is rated on a 7-point scale from 1 (Never) to 7 (Always). Total scores range from 5 to 35, with higher scores indicating higher levels of self-care perception.
Oncology nurses' self-compassion levels
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 4 weeks
The Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF) consists of 12 items assessing self-compassion. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 12 to 60, with higher scores indicating higher levels of self-compassion.
Oncology nurses' mindful awareness levels
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 4 weeks
The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) is a 15-item, single-dimensional scale used to assess mindful awareness. Each item is rated on a 6-point Likert scale from 1 to 6. Total scores range from 15 to 90, with higher scores indicating higher levels of mindful awareness.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Study protocol including conscious hand hygiene practice
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Oncology nurses carried out hand hygiene awareness activities with positive affirmation words and breathing exercises while washing hands or providing hand hygiene with hand antiseptic. in people with Mindfulness Meditation and Selfcompassion, run by KTO Karatay University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 0 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Oncology nurses' self-care perception (time frame: From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 4 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Aug 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.