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Administrative data

NCT number NCT05731921
Other study ID # Amasya Univ
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date February 15, 2023
Est. completion date February 1, 2024

Study information

Verified date April 2024
Source Amasya University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

To investigate the effect of the exercise program with the 'Empathy Dress' applied to midwifery students on the Levels of physical discomfort, empathy and compassionate love in the midwifery department of Amasya University. A total of 62 midwifery student are planned to be included in the study. Data will be collected with the "Student Information Form", "The Toronto Empathy Questionnaire- TEQ", "Evaluation Scale for Physical Discomfort", and "The Compassionate Love Scale". In the study, an exercise program that includes a total of eight sessions of 'Empathy Dress' and some exercises, every week and 20 minutes per week to the midwifery students in the experimental group, by the researcher. It is thought that the results of the study will improve the empathy and sensitive love levels of midwifery students and increase the quality of midwifery care offered.


Description:

Midwifery education consists of two parts, theoretical and clinical, which complement each other. Educators in the field of midwifery should strengthen students' skills before going to the clinic by following innovative training techniques. In this context, it is recommended that the simulation supported midwifery education model be used, disseminated and included in the curriculum of midwifery departments, as it contributes to students.To investigate the effect of the exercise program with the 'Empathy Dress' applied to midwifery students on the Levels of physical discomfort, empathy and compassionate love in the midwifery department of Amasya University. A total of 62 midwifery student (31 experimental, 31 control) are planned to be included in the study. Data will be collected with the "Student Information Form", "The Toronto Empathy Questionnaire- TEQ", "Evaluation Scale for Physical Discomfort", and "The Compassionate Love Scale". In the study, an exercise program that includes a total of eight sessions (two months) of 'Empathy Dress' and some exercises (stairs going up and down, sitting up, putting on trousers, tying shoes, etc.), every week and 20 minutes per week to the midwifery students in the experimental group, by the researcher. The expected result of the study is to determine whether the exercise program with the 'Empathy Dress' is an effective intervention in increasing the empathy and compassionate love levels in midwifery students. In addition, the effect of the 'Empathy Dress' and exercise program on the physical discomfort levels of midwifery students is investigated. It is thought that the results of the study will improve the empathy and sensitive love levels of midwifery students and increase the quality of midwifery care offered.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 57
Est. completion date February 1, 2024
Est. primary completion date April 30, 2023
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender Female
Age group N/A and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Volunteering to participate in the study - Absence of a defined psychiatric disorder - There is no problem that prevents communication Exclusion Criteria: - Those who have movement system problems that prevent them from exercising with increasing weights by adapting to their pregnancy weeks, - Individuals who do not meet the inclusion criteria or who do not volunteer to participate in the research despite meeting them will be excluded from the study.

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Behavioral:
The exercise program with the 'Empathy Dress'
The experimental group will be given an exercise program that includes a total of eight sessions (two months) of 'Empathy Dress' and some exercises (stairs going up and down, sitting up, putting on trousers, tying shoes, etc.), every week and 20 minutes per week, by the researchers.

Locations

Country Name City State
Turkey Amasya University Amasya

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Amasya University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Empathy Level Empathy is one of the primary outcomes. This will be measured using 'The Toronto Empathy Questionnaire- TEQ'. The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is "13", the maximum score is "65", and as the score obtained from the scale increases, empathy levels also increase. 2 months
Primary Compassionate Love Level Compassionate Love Level is the other primary outcomes. This will be measured using 'The Compassionate Love Scale'. The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is "21", the maximum score is "147", and as the score obtained from the scale increases, Compassionate Love levels also increase. 2 months
Secondary Physical Discomfort Level Physical Discomfort Level is the other primary outcomes. This will be measured using 'Evaluation Scale for Physical Discomfort'. This form was developed by the researchers and consists of 4 items. The score ranges from 0 to 10 points, with increasing score reflecting more discomfort. 2 months
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