Can puzzle games help nursing students cope with death anxiety?
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether playing special situation puzzle games can help nursing students feel less anxious about death and find more meaning in life. If you are a third-year nursing student who hasn't started clinical internships yet, this study might be for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a third-year full-time nursing student.
- You have completed clinical observation training but have not yet started your clinical internship.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You agree to take part in the study and sign a consent form.
- You have not taken part in any similar death education programs in the last 3 months.
- You do not have a severe mental health condition and are not on a leave of absence.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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