A Multilevel Study on the Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Targeting Psychological Capital on Job Burnout Among Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 124
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Job Burnout Level measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a mindfulness-based intervention can reduce job burnout and enhance psychological capital among hospital nurses. The study will involve female nurses aged 22-50 working in four tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, China.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Can mindfulness practice improve nurses' psychological capital (as measured by the Psychological Capital Questionnaire, PCQ-24)? Can it reduce job burnout (as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey, MBI-GS)? Is there a sustained effect over time (2 and 4 months post-intervention)?
Researchers will compare the intervention group (mindfulness practice) with a control group (routine work, no additional intervention) to see if mindfulness leads to measurable improvements in psychological well-being and burnout symptoms.
Participants will:
Complete online questionnaires at baseline,and at 2 and 4 month follow-ups. Engage in a structured mindfulness practice program delivered via a mobile app (intervention group only).
Continue their routine work responsibilities throughout the study period.
This study also explores the influence of multilevel psychological capital-at the individual, organizational, and family levels-on nurse burnout, aiming to develop an evidence-based, scalable approach to address nurse mental health in high-stress healthcare environments.
Detailed Description
This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention in reducing job burnout among nurses by enhancing their psychological capital. The study adopts a multilevel perspective, examining how individual, organizational (nurse managers), and family (relatives) psychological capital influence nurse burnout.
A total of 1030 participants-including nurses, head nurses, and family members-will complete baseline assessments. Among them, 124 nurses with moderate to high burnout levels will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness intervention group or a control group. The intervention will be delivered via a mobile app and integrated into nurses' daily routines.
Outcomes will be measured at multiple time points using validated tools: Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24), Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS), and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). This study will explore both immediate and long-term intervention effects and aims to develop a scalable model for burnout prevention among healthcare professionals.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 22 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Registered nurses aged 22-50
- •Employed full-time in tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, China
- •Moderate or high levels of burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey screening)
- •Provided informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosed psychiatric disorders or ongoing psychotropic medication
- •Prior formal mindfulness training
- •Inability to use mobile applications
Arms & Interventions
Mindfulness Practice
Nurses receive structured mindfulness practice in addition to routine work.
Intervention: Mindfulness Practice (Behavioral)
Control Group
Nurses continue routine work without additional intervention.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Job Burnout Level measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS)
Time Frame: Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups
Evaluate the change in job burnout symptoms (emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy) among nurses in the intervention group compared to control.
Psychological Capital Level measured by the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24)
Time Frame: Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups
Assess the change in psychological capital, including self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism among nurses receiving the mindfulness intervention compared to control.
Secondary Outcomes
- Mindfulness Level measured by the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)(Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups)
Investigators
Mengjie Xia
Lecturer in Nursing
Taizhou University