Breathing Exercises, Burnout, Healthcare Workers
Conditions
Keywords
burnout, breathing
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the immediate and long-term effects of structured breathing on clinical symptoms related to mental health including anxiety, depression, perceived stress, and sleep quality.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALStructured Breathing
15, 30, or 36 minute structured breathing sessions based on personal skill level.
Sponsors
Mayo Clinic
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Participants must be healthcare professionals at the above-mentioned 4 MCHS sites (Eau Claire, La Crosse, Mankato, Albert Lea). * Must score ≥40 on Copenhagen Burnout Inventory Q1-6. * Participants must be physically fit enough to perform light exercise. * Participants should read and understand English well enough to consent, complete measures, and follow instructions. * Participants must have access to a smartphone or tablet.
Exclusion criteria
* Active primary psychotic disorder or substance use disorder (except nicotine dependence) within the past year. * Severe or unstable medical condition that could interfere with participation or data collection. * Active neurological condition (including seizure disorder, traumatic brain injury, or stroke) that could affect cognitive functioning or brain imaging results. * Chronic lung disease (e.g., COPD, cystic fibrosis) or aneurysm. * Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assess feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via ease of recruitment | Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months. | This outcome measure will assess whether the structured breathing-based intervention is feasible among healthcare professionals via ease of recruitment reported by study staff. |
| Assess feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via retention statistics | Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months | This outcome measure will assess the feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals by examining retention rates throughout study duration. |
| Assess feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via mobile app engagement metrics | Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months | This outcome measure will assess whether the structured breathing-based intervention is feasible among healthcare professionals by analyzing app usage metrics from participants. |
| Assess feasibility of structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via Feasibility of Intervention Measure | Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months | To assess the feasibility of a structured breathing intervention among healthcare professionals using Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM). Feasibility of Intervention Measure is a four-item measure of implementation feasibility with scores ranging from 1-5, with higher scores indicating greater feasibility. |
| Assess appropriateness of structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals | Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months | To assess the appropriateness of a structured breathing intervention among healthcare professionals using Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM). Intervention Appropriateness Measure is a four-item measure with a scale of responses from 1-5, with higher scores indicating greater appropriateness. |
| Assess acceptability of structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals | From enrollment to the end of study participation at 4 months | To assess the acceptability of a structured breathing intervention among healthcare professionals utilizing the Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM). Acceptability of Intervention Measure is a four-item measure with responses from 1-5, with higher scores equating to greater acceptability. |
| Assess participant satisfaction related to breathing-based intervention | Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months. | Participant satisfaction will be assessed through a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys (exit survey) and qualitative participant interviews (4 month in-person visit/interview). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluate intervention adherence, usability, and engagement metrics via mobile application | Enrollment to end of treatment at 4 months. | To evaluate the breathing intervention adherence, usability, and engagement metrics collected through the mobile application platform. These data will be used to identify barriers and facilitators to digital engagement, assess usability, and inform refinements to the intervention's delivery and technological infrastructure for future large-scale trials. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
CONTACTDanielle Boos
CONTACTPaul Min, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORPravesh Sharma, MD
Mayo Clinic
Outcome results
None listed