None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this RCT is to investigate whether a written self-compassion intervention can improve affect and pregnancy wellbeing in women with GDM. For this study, participants will be randomly allocated to either the self-compassion or positive distraction group. It is anticipated that participants allocated to the self-compassion reflective writing task (using expressions of self-warmth and self-kindness) will report lower levels of affect, and enhanced pregnancy wellbeing at post-intervention relative to participants allocated to the positive distraction group. The outcome measures will include self-compassion, positive and negative affect, pregnancy wellbeing, and intentions to engage in self-care and help-seeking behaviours.
Interventions
Self-compassion intervention:
-The intervention will be individually completed via an electronic survey link accessed on the participants own personal device. Participants will be asked to spend 3 minutes writing a paragraph to themselves according to the instructions provided. The instructions will state, “For the next 3 minutes write a paragraph to yourself (as if you are addressing yourself) expressing kindness, compassion, and understanding towards yourself regarding your mood, well-being, a
Self-compassion intervention: -The intervention will be individually completed via an electronic survey link accessed on the participants own personal device. Participants will be asked to spend 3 minutes writing a paragraph to themselves according to the instructions provided. The instructions will state, “For the next 3 minutes write a paragraph to yourself (as if you are addressing yourself) expressing kindness, compassion, and understanding towards yourself regarding your mood, well-being, and self-care motivation during your pregnancy”. Written responses will be inspected to assess adherence to the instructions. -The intervention consists of 1 x 3 minute writing session, completed once only -There is no one administering the intervention given the online survey is conducted via Qualtrics -The researchers will be reviewing the intervention responses
Sponsors
Dr Robyn Moffitt
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Eligible participants are Western Health patients 18 years of age or above who are currently pregnant with a diagnosis of GDM and planning on delivering at Joan Kirner Sunshine Hospital (Western Health), can read and write in English, and are able to use a smart phone, tablet, or computer (with reliable access to the internet)
Exclusion criteria
Participants who are experiencing a healthy or normal pregnancy and therefore are not diagnosed with GDM.
Outcome results
None listed