Burnout, Psychological Capital, Mental Health, Mindfulness-based Intervention
Conditions
Keywords
Job burnout, Mindfulness-based intervention, Psychological capital, Multilevel analysis
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a mindfulness-based intervention can reduce job burnout and enhance psychological capital among hospital nurses. The study will involve female nurses aged 22-50 working in four tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, China. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can mindfulness practice improve nurses' psychological capital (as measured by the Psychological Capital Questionnaire, PCQ-24)? Can it reduce job burnout (as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey, MBI-GS)? Is there a sustained effect over time (2 and 4 months post-intervention)? Researchers will compare the intervention group (mindfulness practice) with a control group (routine work, no additional intervention) to see if mindfulness leads to measurable improvements in psychological well-being and burnout symptoms. Participants will: Complete online questionnaires at baseline,and at 2 and 4 month follow-ups. Engage in a structured mindfulness practice program delivered via a mobile app (intervention group only). Continue their routine work responsibilities throughout the study period. This study also explores the influence of multilevel psychological capital-at the individual, organizational, and family levels-on nurse burnout, aiming to develop an evidence-based, scalable approach to address nurse mental health in high-stress healthcare environments.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention in reducing job burnout among nurses by enhancing their psychological capital. The study adopts a multilevel perspective, examining how individual, organizational (nurse managers), and family (relatives) psychological capital influence nurse burnout. A total of 1030 participants-including nurses, head nurses, and family members-will complete baseline assessments. Among them, 124 nurses with moderate to high burnout levels will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness intervention group or a control group. The intervention will be delivered via a mobile app and integrated into nurses' daily routines. Outcomes will be measured at multiple time points using validated tools: Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24), Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS), and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). This study will explore both immediate and long-term intervention effects and aims to develop a scalable model for burnout prevention among healthcare professionals.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMindfulness Practice
Participants in this group will engage in a structured mindfulness practice program delivered via a custom-developed mobile app. The intervention includes guided mindfulness exercises such as meditation, breathing techniques, and body awareness, designed to be practiced daily alongside routine nursing duties. The program aims to enhance psychological capital and reduce job burnout symptoms over a 40-day intervention period, with follow-up assessments at 2 and 4 months post-intervention.
Sponsors
Taizhou University
Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University
Taizhou Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
22 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Registered nurses aged 22-50 * Employed full-time in tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, China * Moderate or high levels of burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey screening) * Provided informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnosed psychiatric disorders or ongoing psychotropic medication * Prior formal mindfulness training * Inability to use mobile applications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Job Burnout Level measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS) | Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups | Evaluate the change in job burnout symptoms (emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy) among nurses in the intervention group compared to control. |
| Psychological Capital Level measured by the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24) | Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups | Assess the change in psychological capital, including self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism among nurses receiving the mindfulness intervention compared to control. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Level measured by the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) | Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups | Measure changes in mindfulness traits (observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-judging, non-reactivity) following the mindfulness intervention. |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed