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

RCT on Mindful Practice to alleviate burnout and perceived stress of health care workers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN11550545
Enrollment
114
Registered
2018-04-19
Start date
2014-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-05-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Burnout and perceived stress Mental and Behavioural Disorders Stress

Interventions

All enrolled participants are invited to fill in the screening tools on burnout and perceived stress to assess their eligibility for the program. Those with burnout or perceived stress are then random

Sponsors

Oasis - Center for Personal Growth and Crisis Intervention
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

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

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

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
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

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

Countries

Hong Kong

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026