A randomised control trial to evaluate the Mindful Practice program for reducing burnout and stress of healthcare workers

Completed

• Conditions: Burnout and perceived stress; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Stress

• Registration Number: ISRCTN11550545
• Lead Sponsor: Oasis - Center for Personal Growth and Crisis Intervention

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2017-08-01
• Study Start: 2018-04-19
• Last Update Posted: 28 May 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 114

Inclusion Criteria

1. Existing staff of Hospital Authority
2. Aged 18-65 years
3. Report having burnout or perceived stress
4. Committed to attend all MP classes and have mindful practice an hour a day between classes
5. No previous mindfulness experience

Exclusion Criteria

1. No burnout or perceived stress
2. Not able to attend both treatment and control groups for randomization
3. Currently havepsychosis, substance abuse, active suicidal ideation and plan
4. Receiving any active psychological and psychiatric treatment

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment) is measured using the Chinese Maslach Burnout Inventory pre-intervention, post-intervention and at 3 month follow up.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Stress is measured using the Perceived Stress Scale <br>2. Work engagement is measured using the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES)<br>3. Health status is assessed using the Short term Health Survey (SF-12)<br>4. Current mental wellbeing is assessed using the World Health Organization Well-being Index<br>5. Communication competency is measured using the Interpersonal Communication Assessment Scale (ICAS)<br>All outcomes are assessed pre-intervention, post-intervention and at 3 month follow up.