Development, Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of an Internet-Based Self-Help Program

Burnout, Professional Clinical Trial

Official title:

Development, Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of an Internet-Based Self-Help Program Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Coping With Burnout Among Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06190353
• Other study ID #: CSV202301
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: December 15, 2023
• Est. completion date: December 2024

Study information

• Verified date: January 2024
• Source: CanSagligi Foundation
• Contact: Havvanur Uysal Akdemir, MS
• Phone: +90 (212) 269 66 11
• Email: havvanur.uysal[@]cansagligivakfi.org
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 50
• Est. completion date: December 2024
• Est. primary completion date: May 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

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.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Burnout, Professional
• Burnout, Psychological

Intervention

Behavioral:
• An 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

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	CanSagligi Foundation	Istanbul	Uskudar

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
CanSagligi Foundation

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Burnout Assessment Tool	Burnout Assessment Tool is a validated measure which evaluates to what extend people experience burnout.	At baseline and 4 weeks
Primary	Valued Living Questionnaire (VLQ)	VLQ is a validated measure and its aim is to evaluate valued living.	At baseline and 4 weeks
Secondary	Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-2 (AAQ-2)	AAQ-2 is a measure aiming to evaluate experiential avoidance	At baseline and 4 weeks
Secondary	System Usability Scale (SUS)	SUS aims to measure evaluations of participants about an internet based program.	4 weeks
Secondary	Attendance rate	To evaluate feasibility, participants attendance rate to the program will be recorded.	4 weeks