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This study aims to examine the effect of a Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on self-compassion levels, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life in midwives and nurses working in obstetrics. Healthcare professionals in this field are frequently exposed to traumatic experiences such as complicated deliveries, perinatal loss, and obstetric emergencies, which may lead to secondary traumatic stress and reduced professional quality of life over time. This study is designed as a pre-test/post-test randomized controlled trial. A total of 80 participants (40 intervention, 40 control) will be recruited from Gaziantep Cengiz Gökçek Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. The intervention group will receive an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program (one session per week, 60-90 minutes each). The control group will receive no intervention. Outcomes will be measured before and after the program using validated scales for self-compassion, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants receive an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program (one session per week, 60-90 minutes each). |
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| Control Group | No Intervention | Participants receive no intervention during the study period. Only pre-test and post-test measurements are applied. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program | Behavioral | An 8-week mindfulness-based self-compassion program consisting of one session per week (60-90 minutes each). Sessions include mindfulness exercises, self-compassion practices, emotional awareness activities, and experiential exercises. The program is conducted by the principal investigator. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Compassion Level | Measured by the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF). Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion. | Baseline and 8 weeks |
| Self-Compassion Level | Measured by the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF). Scores range from 11 to 55. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion. | Baseline and 8 weeks |
| Professional Quality of Life | Measured by the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL). Includes three subscales: compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress. | Baseline and 8 weeks |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebru Solmaz, PhD | Contact | +905377737260 | esolmaz@agri.edu.tr | |
| Fadime BİÇER ŞAHİN, PhD | Contact | +905522980842 | fadimebicersahin@gibtu.edu.tr |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Ebru Solmaz, PhD | Agri Ibrahim Ceçen University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery | Principal Investigator |
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| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| Background | Bride, B. E., Radey, M., & Figley, C. R. (2004). Development and validation of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale. Research on Social Work Practice, 14(1), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731503254106 Delaney, M. C. (2018). 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, 13(11), Makale e0207261. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0207261 Franco, P. L., Knox, M. C., Gulbas, L. E., & Gregory, K. (2024). Learning self-compassion through social connection at work: The experiences of healthcare professionals in a 6-week intervention. Qualitative Social Work, 23(2), 364-381. https://doi.org/10.1177/14733250221145941 Gilbert-Ouimet, M., Zahiriharsini, A., Lam, L., & Truchon, M. (2024). Associations between self-compassion and moral injury among healthcare workers: A cross-sectional study. Nursing Ethics, 32, 1510 - 1527. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330241299536. Jung, E., & Jung, Y.-E. (2025). The impact of self-compassion on enhancing the professional quality of life for healthcare workers. Journal of Korean Medical Science, 40(14), Makale e141. https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2025.40.e141 Mangoulia, P., Tsokas, N., Koukia, E., Malli, F., Missouridou, E., Dafogianni, C., Kyranou, M., & Fradelos, E. C. (2025). Cultivating self-compassion to improve social workers' professional quality of life in primary healthcare. Healthcare, 13(11), Makale 1313. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13111313 Nadarajan, S., Chui, P., Lee, W., & Zaini, N. (2025). Factors influencing compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue among nurses: a study in a tertiary hospital. BMC Nursing, 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02736-3. Neff, K. D., Knox, M. C., Long, P., & Gregory, K. (2020). Caring for others without losing yourself: An adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion Program for Healthcare Communities. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 76(9), 1543-1562. |
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Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (8-week Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program) or the control group (no intervention) using a computer-generated random number list.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000068376 | Compassion Fatigue |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005222 | Mental Fatigue |
| D005221 | Fatigue |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D001526 | Behavioral Symptoms |
| D001519 | Behavior |
| D000073397 | Occupational Stress |
| D013315 | Stress, Psychological |
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