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IRCT20260104068541N1 IRCT 2026-01-24 Artesh University of Medical Sciences Studying the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques on job stress and work- family conflict of emergency department nurses in selected hospitals Studying the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques on job stress and work- family conflict of emergency department nurses in selected hospitals 2026-01-21 anticipated 64 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/88489 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Single, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: Participants in this study will be selected from among nurses working in the emergency departments of selected AJA hospitals. First, the target hospitals were selected on a convenience basis and randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups using a digitized method equivalent to a coin toss. Each participant was assigned a random integer number between 1 and 1000 using the RANDBETWEEN function in Excel. Then, based on whether the number was even or odd, the subjects were divided into the intervention (even numbers) or control (odd numbers) groups. This simple and valid method is the statistical equivalent of a coin toss and has sufficient accuracy for randomized studies. Nurses from each hospital will be assigned to the intervention or control group, based on the study's entry and exit criteria. N/A Job stress; work-family conflict. Intervention 1: Intervention group: The mindfulness-based stress reduction program for nurses will be held weekly for five consecutive weeks, with a 60-minute group session each week in the hospital's training room, outside of the participants' working hours. Meetings will be held at the relevant hospital location and at specified times, in a manner that does not conflict with nurses' work shifts. The content of the sessions will be based on the standard protocol of "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction", which has been localized to suit the time and environmental conditions, and will be conducted by a researcher trained in this field using guided audio files, conscious breathing exercises, body scans, focusing on the five senses, and short meditations. At the end of each session, participants will also be given exercises to do at home (15–20 minutes per day), and they will be asked to share their experiences at the beginning of the next session. The content of the sessions will be presented in the form of a PowerPoint file, audio meditation, and a weekly practice form. Regular attendance at meetings and performing home exercises will be considered part of the intervention. To increase motivation and participation, individuals are subscribed to the internal messenger (WhatsApp or ETA) to receive exercise files and necessary reminders. Throughout the study, the researcher will answer participants' questions and concerns and is ethically obligated to keep the content of the discussions confidential. Intervention 2: Control group: Nurses in the control group will not receive any intervention and will continue their normal activities. However, to comply with ethical considerations and to provide equal opportunity for all participants, a mindfulness-based stress reduction training program will also be provided to members of the control group after the study ends. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Some data, such as information related to the main outcome or the like, can be shared. When: Access period starts 6 months after results are published. To whom: Researchers working in academic and scientific institutions Conditions: The use of research content is only permitted by citing the source and observing the scientific and ethical principles of the study. Where to obtain: Email Address: gheisary80@gmail.com Researcher: Zahra Gheisari How to obtain: Time for submitting documents: 6 months after approval and printing. Comments:
public Zahra Gheisari
Fatemi St, Etemadzadeh St, Aja Hospital 501
Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1765759173 +98 930 299 6750 gheisary80@gmail.com Artesh University of Medical Sciences scientific Zahra Gheisari
Fatemi St, Etemadzadeh St, Aja Hospital 501
Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1765759173 +98 930 299 6750 gheisary80@gmail.com Artesh University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) Employment in the emergency department of selected AJA hospitals and having at least six months of experience in the same department Absence of serious physical illnesses, including severe cardiovascular diseases, chronic debilitating respiratory diseases, active cancer, severe neurological disorders, and endocrine diseases with functional disability Absence of psychotropic medications such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, or mood stabilizers that could affect stress levels or response to treatment Not having been exposed to severe trauma from crises, especially the Iran War (June 2025); people who have suffered severe grief, acute psychological trauma, serious physical injury, or loss of first-degree relatives during this period will not be included in the study Having the desire and informed consent to participate in training sessions and cooperate in the research Not having previously participated in mindfulness training courses or formal mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs no limit no limit Both Failure to attend more than 2 training sessions Having an illness or condition that prevents continued participation in the research Voluntary withdrawal from continuing to participate in the research N/A N/A Intervention group: The mindfulness-based stress reduction program for nurses will be held weekly for five consecutive weeks, with a 60-minute group session each week in the hospital's training room, outside of the participants' working hours. Meetings will be held at the relevant hospital location and at specified times, in a manner that does not conflict with nurses' work shifts. The content of the sessions will be based on the standard protocol of "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction", which has been localized to suit the time and environmental conditions, and will be conducted by a researcher trained in this field using guided audio files, conscious breathing exercises, body scans, focusing on the five senses, and short meditations. At the end of each session, participants will also be given exercises to do at home (15–20 minutes per day), and they will be asked to share their experiences at the beginning of the next session. The content of the sessions will be presented in the form of a PowerPoint file, audio meditation, and a weekly practice form. Regular attendance at meetings and performing home exercises will be considered part of the intervention. To increase motivation and participation, individuals are subscribed to the internal messenger (WhatsApp or ETA) to receive exercise files and necessary reminders. Throughout the study, the researcher will answer participants' questions and concerns and is ethically obligated to keep the content of the discussions confidential. Control group: Nurses in the control group will not receive any intervention and will continue their normal activities. However, to comply with ethical considerations and to provide equal opportunity for all participants, a mindfulness-based stress reduction training program will also be provided to members of the control group after the study ends. The effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction technique on the stress level of emergency department nurses in selected AJA hospitals. Determining stress level with nurses' job stress questionnaire. Timepoint: Pre-test/post-test/control group. Method of measurement: Nurses' Occupational Stress Questionnaire: This scale was designed by Graytoft and Anderson. It consists of 34 items organized into 7 domains. The total score is 34-136, with a score of less than or equal to 68 indicating low stress, 103-69 indicating moderate stress, and greater than or equal to 104 indicating high stress. The effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction technique on the level of work-family conflict among emergency department nurses in selected AJA hospitals. Determining the level of work-family conflict with the Nurses' Work-Family Conflict Questionnaire. Timepoint: Pre-test/post-test/control group. Method of measurement: Nurses' Work-Family Conflict Questionnaire: The Minnesota Work-Family Conflict Questionnaire will be used. This questionnaire consists of 19 items on a 5-point Likert scale, with a total score of 95 and a range between 38 and 57 indicating an average situation, less than 38 indicating a poor situation, and above 57 indicating a favorable work-family conflict situation. Artesh University of Medical Sciences Approved 2025-12-15 AJA University of Medical Sciences Fatemi St, Etemadzadeh St., Army University of Medical Sciences Tehran Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of)