A Virtual Reality Mindfulness-based Intervention for Nurse Managers

Launched by OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · Mar 23, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new way to help nurse managers reduce stress and prevent burnout using virtual reality (VR) mindfulness sessions. The study aims to see if using VR technology for short mindfulness exercises can improve feelings of stress, enhance work engagement, increase resilience, and even help with breathing rates. Nurse managers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center who are interested in participating will take part in these VR sessions three times a week for 10-15 minutes over eight weeks.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be at least 18 years old, currently working as a nurse manager or assistant nurse manager, and able to use VR technology during their work hours. Unfortunately, those who are pregnant, have certain medical conditions, or cannot use the required technology will not be able to participate. The study is currently active but not recruiting new participants. If you are a nurse manager looking for a way to improve your well-being at work, this trial might be a good opportunity to consider.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18 years of age or older
• • Employed as a Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
• • Manage a hospital-based department/unit with supervisory responsibility
• • Ability to participate in study for 8 consecutive weeks using VR technology, three times a week for 10-15-minute sessions during work hours
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Less than 18 years of age
• • Pregnant
• • Not employed as a Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
• • Inability to participate in study for 8 consecutive weeks using VR technology, three times a week for 15-minute sessions during work hours.
• • Does not have a personal smart phone or computer to access app.
• • Inability to read and/or understand English (consent and questionnaires in English)
• * Medical or other conditions that would preclude use of Virtual Reality technology such as:
• • Epilepsy or neurological conditions where visual stimuli may trigger seizures or other issues, sensitivity to light or motion, current pregnancy, or any injuries that would prevent operating a headset, history of motion sickness or nausea, history of migraines or headaches, history of balance issues or dizziness, pregnancy, recent concussions, or other conditions where dizziness, nausea or headaches are more likely
• • Any exclusions determined from the VR Prescreening Questionnaire for Pre-existing Conditions or Prescreening Eligibility Questionnaire.