Self CareNCT07702006
The Effect of a Mobile Application-Supported Mindful Caring Education Program
A study testing Mobile application-supported mindful caring education program in people with Self Care and Self Compassion, run by Akdeniz University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to develop a mobile application-supported Mindful Caring Education Program (M-MindCare) and to determine its effects on nurses' self-care, self-compassion, quality of life, and nurse-patient interaction. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Self Care, Self Compassion, Quality of Life
- What is being tested?
- Mobile application-supported mindful caring education program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2025to 6 Mar 2026
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Working in adult units
- Volunteering to participate
- Having at least two years of clinical experience
Who cannot join
- Working in pediatric clinics
- Working in outpatient clinics
- Working in operating rooms
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of a Mobile Application-Supported Mindful Caring Education Program on Nurses' Self-care, Self-compassion, Quality of Life, and Nurse-patient Interaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study was to develop a mobile application-supported Mindful Caring Education Program (M-MindCare) and to determine its effects on nurses' self-care, self-compassion, quality of life, and nurse-patient interaction.
- Conditions
- Self Care, Self Compassion, Quality of Life
- Being tested
- Mobile application-supported mindful caring education program
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mobile application-supported mindful caring education programBehavioural
Participants in the experimental group received the four-session Mindful Caring Education Program. Subsequently, a mobile application named M-MindCare was installed, and participants were asked to use it for three months.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Participants in the experimental group received the four-session Mindful Caring Education Program. Subsequently, a mobile application named M-MindCare was installed, and participants were asked to use it for three months. Receives: Behavioral: Mobile application-supported mindful caring education program |
| Control | No intervention | No intervention was administered to the nurses in the control group during the study, and they continued their routine work processes. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-care was assessed using the Self-Care Activities Screening Scale.
The Self-Care Activities Screening Scale (SASS) was used to assess participants' self-care behaviors. The scale consists of 14 items, each rated on a 6-point Likert scale ranging from 1 to 6. The total score ranges from 14 to 84. Higher total scores indicate greater engagement in self-care behaviors.
Measured: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1)
Self-compassion was assessed using the Self-Compassion Scale.
The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) was used to assess participants' levels of self-compassion. The scale consists of 26 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Each sub-dimension is scored separately, and the total self-compassion mean score is obtained. The total score is calculated by summing the scale items and dividing the result by 26. A total score between 1 and 2.49 indicates low self-compassion, a score between 2.5 and 3.5 indicates moderate self-compassion, and a score between 3.51 and 5 indicates high self-compassion. Higher total scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Measured: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1).
Quality of life was assessed using the Professional Quality of Life Scale.
The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) was used to assess participants' professional quality of life. The scale consists of 30 items and comprises three subscales: Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue. The scale does not yield a total score. Instead, each subscale is scored and interpreted independently. During scoring, items 1, 4, 15, 17, and 29 are reverse scored.
Measured: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1).
Nurse-patient interaction was assessed using the The Caring Nurse-Patient Interaction Scale-Short Form
The Caring Nurse-Patient Interaction Scale-Short Form (CNPI-Short Scale) was used. The scale consists of 23 items. Each item is evaluated across three dimensions: importance, competence, and feasibility. The scale does not yield a total score; instead, each dimension is scored and interpreted independently. Each item is evaluated using a five-point Likert-type scale with separate instructions appropriate to the target dimension. Scores on the scale range from 23 to 115. Higher scores indicate a more positive perception of the measured dimension and subdimension.
Measured: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Oct 2025
- Primary completion1 Oct 2025
- Study completion6 Mar 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (6)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Self CareStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Akdeniz UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fatma DURSUN ERGEZEN, Akdeniz University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07702006
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- F_Ergezen
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 15 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: There is not a plan to make IPD available
Publications
Deriglazov D, Halamova J, Kernova L. Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Compassion Satisfaction Interventions via Mobile Applications: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2025 Jun;22(3):e70033. doi: 10.1111/wvn.70033.
PubMed 40361274Delaney MC. Caring for the caregivers: Evaluation of the effect of an eight-week pilot mindful self-compassion (MSC) training program on nurses' compassion fatigue and resilience. PLoS One. 2018 Nov 21;13(11):e0207261. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207261. eCollection 2018.
PubMed 30462717Bian J, Chen F, Fang S, Wang Y. Self-Compassion Intervention Programs for Nurses: A Scoping Review. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Jan 17;13(2):177. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13020177.
PubMed 39857204Antonini M, Bellier-Teichmann T, O'reilly L, Cara C, Brousseau S, Weidmann J, Roulet-Schwab D, Ledoux I, Konishi M, Pasquier J, Delmas P. Effects of an educational intervention to strengthen humanistic practice on haemodialysis nurses' caring attitudes and behaviours and quality of working life: a cluster randomised controlled trial. BMC Nurs. 2021 Dec 20;20(1):255. doi: 10.1186/s12912-021-00729-6.
PubMed 34930206Andrews H, Tierney S, Seers K. Needing permission: The experience of self-care and self-compassion in nursing: A constructivist grounded theory study. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020 Jan;101:103436. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103436. Epub 2019 Sep 25.
PubMed 31670223Dursun Ergezen F, Kol E. Unveiling the Nurses' Intentionality in the Transpersonal Caring Relationship: A Technical Action Research. Scand J Caring Sci. 2026 Mar;40(1):e70205. doi: 10.1111/scs.70205.
PubMed 41691504
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of a Mobile Application-Supported Mindful Caring Education Program on Nurses' Self-care, Self-compassion, Quality of Life, and Nurse-patient Interaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07702006
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- F_Ergezen
- Conditions
- Self Care, Self Compassion, Quality of Life
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 6 Mar 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Jul 2026 (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.
The aim of this study was to develop a mobile application-supported Mindful Caring Education Program (M-MindCare) and to determine its effects on nurses' self-care, self-compassion, quality of life, and nurse-patient interaction.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Mobile application-supported mindful caring education programParticipants in the experimental group received the four-session Mindful Caring Education Program. Subsequently, a mobile application named M-MindCare was installed, and participants were asked to use it for three months. |
| Control | No intervention | –No intervention was administered to the nurses in the control group during the study, and they continued their routine work processes. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Working in adult units
- Volunteering to participate
- Having at least two years of clinical experience
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Working in pediatric clinics
- Working in outpatient clinics
- Working in operating rooms
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile application-supported mindful caring education programParticipants in the experimental group received the four-session Mindful Caring Education Program. Subsequently, a mobile application named M-MindCare was installed, and participants were asked to use it for three months. | Behavioural | Intervention |
Primary outcome
Self-care was assessed using the Self-Care Activities Screening Scale.
Time frame: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1)
The Self-Care Activities Screening Scale (SASS) was used to assess participants' self-care behaviors. The scale consists of 14 items, each rated on a 6-point Likert scale ranging from 1 to 6. The total score ranges from 14 to 84. Higher total scores indicate greater engagement in self-care behaviors.
Self-compassion was assessed using the Self-Compassion Scale.
Time frame: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1).
The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) was used to assess participants' levels of self-compassion. The scale consists of 26 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Each sub-dimension is scored separately, and the total self-compassion mean score is obtained. The total score is calculated by summing the scale items and dividing the result by 26. A total score between 1 and 2.49 indicates low self-compassion, a score between 2.5 and 3.5 indicates moderate self-compassion, and a score between 3.51 and 5 indicates high self-compassion. Higher total scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Quality of life was assessed using the Professional Quality of Life Scale.
Time frame: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1).
The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) was used to assess participants' professional quality of life. The scale consists of 30 items and comprises three subscales: Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue. The scale does not yield a total score. Instead, each subscale is scored and interpreted independently. During scoring, items 1, 4, 15, 17, and 29 are reverse scored.
Nurse-patient interaction was assessed using the The Caring Nurse-Patient Interaction Scale-Short Form
Time frame: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1).
The Caring Nurse-Patient Interaction Scale-Short Form (CNPI-Short Scale) was used. The scale consists of 23 items. Each item is evaluated across three dimensions: importance, competence, and feasibility. The scale does not yield a total score; instead, each dimension is scored and interpreted independently. Each item is evaluated using a five-point Likert-type scale with separate instructions appropriate to the target dimension. Scores on the scale range from 23 to 115. Higher scores indicate a more positive perception of the measured dimension and subdimension.
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 15 Jul 2026.
- Background: PubMed 40361274Deriglazov D, Halamova J, Kernova L. Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Compassion Satisfaction Interventions via Mobile Applications: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2025 Jun;22(3):e70033. doi: 10.1111/wvn.70033.
- Background: PubMed 30462717Delaney MC. Caring for the caregivers: Evaluation of the effect of an eight-week pilot mindful self-compassion (MSC) training program on nurses' compassion fatigue and resilience. PLoS One. 2018 Nov 21;13(11):e0207261. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207261. eCollection 2018.
- Background: PubMed 39857204Bian J, Chen F, Fang S, Wang Y. Self-Compassion Intervention Programs for Nurses: A Scoping Review. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Jan 17;13(2):177. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13020177.
- Background: PubMed 34930206Antonini M, Bellier-Teichmann T, O'reilly L, Cara C, Brousseau S, Weidmann J, Roulet-Schwab D, Ledoux I, Konishi M, Pasquier J, Delmas P. Effects of an educational intervention to strengthen humanistic practice on haemodialysis nurses' caring attitudes and behaviours and quality of working life: a cluster randomised controlled trial. BMC Nurs. 2021 Dec 20;20(1):255. doi: 10.1186/s12912-021-00729-6.
- Background: PubMed 31670223Andrews H, Tierney S, Seers K. Needing permission: The experience of self-care and self-compassion in nursing: A constructivist grounded theory study. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020 Jan;101:103436. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103436. Epub 2019 Sep 25.
- Background: PubMed 41691504Dursun Ergezen F, Kol E. Unveiling the Nurses' Intentionality in the Transpersonal Caring Relationship: A Technical Action Research. Scand J Caring Sci. 2026 Mar;40(1):e70205. doi: 10.1111/scs.70205.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. There is not a plan to make IPD available
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mobile application-supported mindful caring education program in people with Self Care and Self Compassion, run by Akdeniz 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 3 inclusion and 3 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 15 Jul 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?
Self-care was assessed using the Self-Care Activities Screening Scale. (time frame: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1)). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07702006, which also lists 6 linked publications.
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 15 Jul 2026.