Burnout and perceived stress Mental and Behavioural Disorders Stress
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
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
| Measure | Time 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
| Measure | Time 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