This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile- and virtual reality-based mindfulness and breathing intervention on stress, burnout, sleep quality, and cognitive function among Rotating-shift nurses. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) health education control group, (2) mobile-based mindfulness only, (3) mobile-based mindfulness combined with brief structured breathing, and (4) virtual reality-assisted mindfulness combined with brief structured breathing. The intervention will last for 8 weeks, with participants practicing 5 times per week for 10 minutes per session. Primary outcomes include perceived stress, burnout levels, sleep quality, and cognitive function.
Age between 20 and 65 years.
Able to understand spoken or written Mandarin or Taiwanese.
Employed full-time for at least 3 months with a signed employment contract.
Has worked rotating shifts (including day, evening, and/or night shifts) in the past 3 months.
Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
History of substance abuse (e.g., tobacco, illicit drugs).
Alcohol consumption ≥350 ml/week with alcohol content ≥3.5%.
Diagnosed or suspected autonomic nervous system disorders.
Chang Shih-Chin
Lead sponsor
National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
Sponsor institution