The effects of Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living practice on stress, self-efficacy, and quality of life of haemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial

This single-blind, randomized controlled experimental study evaluated the effects of Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) practice on stress, self-efficacy, and quality of life of patients receiving haemodialysis (HD) in an outpatient clinic in Türkiye. A total of 67 HD patients were allocated to the experimental (n = 34) or control group (n = 33). The experimental group received a MBCL training intervention for 30 min twice a week for 8 weeks during their HD sessions. The control group underwent HD as usual. Data were collected before and after the intervention using Perceived Stress Scale, Self-Efficacy Scale, Quality of Life Index–Dialysis III, Self-Compassion Scale–Short Form, and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale. Between the pretest and posttest, the experimental group showed a significant decrease in stress scores and increases in quality of life, self-compassion, and mindful awareness scores (P < .05). There were no intergroup differences in pretest scores, whereas significant differences in stress, quality of life, self-compassion, and mindful awareness scores were observed in the posttest (P < .05). Self-efficacy scores did not differ significantly within or between the groups (P > .05). MBCL practice appears to be effective in reducing stress and increasing quality of life, self-compassion, and mindful awareness in people undergoing HD in outpatient settings.