Stress
Conditions
Keywords
Stress, Meditation, Mind body
Brief summary
This is a pre-post intervention pilot study to evaluate the impact of a 30-minute, 8-week mind-body/meditation intervention on self-reported quality of life in individuals employed by Allina Health. Outcomes will include validated questionnaires for depressive symptomology, perceived stress, anxiety, healthy lifestyle, quality of life as well as biological outcomes of salivary cortisol for a sub-sample of employees.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMeditation
30 minute, 8 week meditation
Sponsors
Allina Health System
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Men and women aged 18 to 65 years * Actively-working healthcare professional employed by Allina Health.
Exclusion criteria
* Previous participation in an Allina Health stress reduction program * Non-English speaking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceived stress change from baseline at week 8 | Baseline, Week 8 | Perceived stress will be measured through the Perceived Stress Scale at baseline and week 8. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Salivary Cortisol Levels Change from baseline at week 8 | Baseline, Week 8 | Salivary samples will be obtained at baseline and week 8. |
| Lifestyle Profile change from baseline at week 8 | Baseline, Week 8 | The Lifestyle Profile questionnaire measures self actualization, health responsibility, exercise, nutrition, interpersonal support, and stress management. It will be administered at baseline and week 8. |
| Work productivity and activity impairment change from baseline at week 8 | Baseline, Week 8 | Work productivity and activity impairment will be measured through the WPAI:GH and will be administered at baseline and week 8. |
| Promis-29 score change from baseline at week 8 | Baseline, Week 8 | The Promis-29 is a 29 item questionnaire measuring physical function, fatigue, pain, depression, anxiety, and social role participation. The questionnaire will be administered at baseline and week 8. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed