Burnout is a syndrome consisting of three dimensions: overwhelming exhaustion, feelings of cynicism and detachment, and subjective sense of ineffectiveness/lack of accomplishment. Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The self-help book 'ACT gegen Burnout' by Michael Waadt and Jens Acker. The book presents principles and techniques derived from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). No additional therapeutic cont
Sponsors
University of Basel (Switzerland)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 18-65 years of age 2. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score greater than or equal to 17 (at least moderate levels of perceived stress) 3. No active current suicidal intent (as measured by the BDI-II suicide item no. 9 less than or equal to 1)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Less than 18 or over 65 years of age 2. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score less than 17 3. Current suicidal intent (as measured by the BDI-II suicide item no. 9 greater than 1) 4. Current psychotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary symptom-based outcome measures will be: 1. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) 2. The Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS) Outcomes will be measured at baseline, post-treatment, and at 3-month follow-up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Depression 2. Psychological flexibility 3. Process of psychological flexibility 4. Cognitive fusion 5. Mindfulness 6. Emotion regulation 7. Problematic emotion regulation 8. Flourishing mental health/well-being 9. Values 10. Comprehension Outcomes will be measured at baseline, post-treatment, and at 3-month follow-up. | — |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed