Effects Of Dance Movement Therapy On Compassionate Flow In Nursing Students

Educational Problems Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effects Of Dance Movement Therapy On Compassionate Flow In Nursing Students: An Experimental Study

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06220708
• Other study ID #: MMC-RD-112-1B-P001
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 1, 2023
• Est. completion date: December 31, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: April 2024
• Source: Mackay Medical College
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aimed to investigate the differences in compassionate flow among nursing students both before and after an educational intervention.

Description:

Background: Only a few studies have explored how compassion is taught to nursing students. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the differences in compassionate flow among nursing students both before and after an educational intervention. Design: This study employed a cluster randomised controlled trial design. Settings: This study was conducted in medical schools in Taiwan. Participants: We enrolled first- and second-year nursing students. Methods: The intervention group underwent dance movement therapy, while the control group received yoga training. Compassionate flow was assessed using the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scale and the Fears of Compassion Scale.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 59
• Est. completion date: December 31, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: November 30, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 19 Years to 25 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Freshmen or sophomore nursing students
• Those taking a course in Complementary and Alternative Therapies
• Willingness to participate and agreeing to complete the questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

• Deafness
• Limb disorders

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Compassion
• Competence
• Educational Problems

Intervention

Other:
• dance movement therapy
Our DMT program was adapted from an integrated somatic dance and visual arts program previously applied to the older population (Hsu, 2023). The intervention was scheduled in the afternoon and lasted for approximately 2 h. As previously recommended, rhythmic and contralateral movements on both sides of the body were emphasized in this study to enhance coordination and stimulation between the left and right cerebral hemispheres (Phillips-Silver and Trainor, 2007). The experimental groups were then subdivided into six groups. Balloons half-filled with water were used as the game in this study to guide individual and grouping rhythms and movements. Additionally, painting was incorporated to help participants understand their bodies and psychological states (Tjasink et al., 2023). Finally, group discussions and mutual support, along with verbal sharing after the DMT exercise, were encouraged.
• yoga training
The yoga program included breathing exercises, Asanas, eye focus, body lock, and meditation. Participants were instructed to adjust their positioning based on their skill level to mitigate the risk of injury. The yoga intervention was scheduled at 2 pm and lasted for approximately 2 h.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Taiwan	Department of Nursing	New Taipei City

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Mackay Medical College

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Taiwan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales	The Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales, developed by Gilbert et al. (2017), comprises three subscales assessing different aspects of compassion: compassion for self, compassion for others, and compassion from others, each consisting of 13 items.	1 week
Secondary	Fear of Compassion Scales	The Fear of Compassion Scales consist of three subscales designed to assess the fear of compassion: fear of compassion for others (10 items), fear of compassion from others (13 items), and fear of compassion for oneself (15 items) .	1 week