Burnout, Professional
Conditions
Keywords
Burnout, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Web-based Intervention, Healthcare Workers
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate acceptability and initial effectiveness of an internet-based self-help program utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy specifically for healthcare workers, intending to address burnout.
Detailed description
This pilot study is a randomized controlled trial of two parallel groups. The study will comprise of an intervention and a wait-list control group. The intention of this study is to evaluate the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of an internet-based self-help program with minimal telephone support utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for alleviating burnout among healthcare workers.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALAn internet-based self-help program with minimal telephone support utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for alleviating burnout among healthcare workers.
An eight module self help program
Sponsors
CanSagligi Foundation
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Intervention model description
a parallel two arms pilot randomized controlled study
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Currently employed in the healthcare field as a doctor, nurse, technician, pharmacist or other healthcare profession for a minimum of six months. * Proficiency in using computer and email. * Experiencing symptoms of burnout related to the workplace.
Exclusion criteria
* Currently prescribed psychotropic medication. * Currently undergoing psychotherapy. * Presently experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-mutilation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Burnout Assessment Tool | At baseline and 4 weeks | Burnout Assessment Tool is a validated measure which evaluates to what extend people experience burnout. |
| Valued Living Questionnaire (VLQ) | At baseline and 4 weeks | VLQ is a validated measure and its aim is to evaluate valued living. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-2 (AAQ-2) | At baseline and 4 weeks | AAQ-2 is a measure aiming to evaluate experiential avoidance |
| System Usability Scale (SUS) | 4 weeks | SUS aims to measure evaluations of participants about an internet based program. |
| Attendance rate | 4 weeks | To evaluate feasibility, participants attendance rate to the program will be recorded. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed