Development, Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of an Internet-Based Self-Help Program

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Burnout, Professional
• Interventions: Behavioral: An internet-based self-help program with minimal telephone support utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for alleviating burnout among healthcare workers.

• Registration Number: NCT06190353
• Lead Sponsor: CanSagligi Foundation

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate acceptability and initial effectiveness of an internet-based self-help program utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy specifically for healthcare workers, intending to address burnout.

Detailed Description

This pilot study is a randomized controlled trial of two parallel groups. The study will comprise of an intervention and a wait-list control group. The intention of this study is to evaluate the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of an internet-based self-help program with minimal telephone support utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for alleviating burnout among healthcare workers.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-12-07
• Study Start: 2023-12-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-01-03
• Study First Posted: 2024-01-05
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-15
• Status Verified: 2024-08
• Study Completion: 2024-08-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-08-12
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Currently employed in the healthcare field as a doctor, nurse, technician, pharmacist or other healthcare profession for a minimum of six months.
• Proficiency in using computer and email.
• Experiencing symptoms of burnout related to the workplace.

Exclusion Criteria

• Currently prescribed psychotropic medication.
• Currently undergoing psychotherapy.
• Presently experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-mutilation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Intervention	An internet-based self-help program with minimal telephone support utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for alleviating burnout among healthcare workers.	The experimental group which will have an immediate access to web-based psychotherapy.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Burnout Assessment Tool	At baseline and 4 weeks	Burnout Assessment Tool is a validated measure which evaluates to what extend people experience burnout.
Valued Living Questionnaire (VLQ)	At baseline and 4 weeks	VLQ is a validated measure and its aim is to evaluate valued living.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-2 (AAQ-2)	At baseline and 4 weeks	AAQ-2 is a measure aiming to evaluate experiential avoidance
System Usability Scale (SUS)	4 weeks	SUS aims to measure evaluations of participants about an internet based program.
Attendance rate	4 weeks	To evaluate feasibility, participants attendance rate to the program will be recorded.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CanSagligi Foundation; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Uskudar, Turkey