Author:
Wang Yurou,Sartain Andrea F.
Abstract
Background:
Although simulation-based education plays a vital role in nursing education, it consistently induces high levels of anxiety among nursing students. This study aimed to implement a mindfulness intervention to alleviate anxiety in nursing students during simulation sessions.
Method:
This randomized controlled trial study included 54 nursing students. Both survey and emotion track system data were collected and analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance.
Results:
The intervention effectively reduced anxiety among students in the experimental group compared with students in the control group during simulation sessions. The frequency (F[1, 53] = 6.145,
p
= .016), intensity (F[1, 51] = 3.771,
p
= .050), and duration of anxiety felt by students (F[1, 50] = 4.223,
p
= .017) decreased after the intervention. However, no long-term effects of the intervention were identified.
Conclusion:
The implementation of a mindfulness intervention successfully alleviated anxiety among nursing students during simulation.
[
J Nurs Educ
. 2024;63(9):577–583.]