NCT06220708

Effects Of Dance Movement Therapy On Compassionate Flow In Nursing Students

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

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 59 (actual)
• Sponsor: Mackay Medical College · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 19 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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

Detailed 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.

Conditions

• Compassion
• Educational Problems
• Competence

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.
OTHER	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-09-01
• Primary completion: 2023-11-30
• Completion: 2023-12-31
• First posted: 2024-01-24
• Last updated: 2024-05-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan