Outcome
Type |
Measure |
Description |
Time frame |
Safety issue |
Primary |
Changes in PTSD Symptoms |
To examine the impact of the CBTm Course on symptoms of PTSD as measured by the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for the DSM-5 (PCL-5). A 10% change in score on this measurement tool is considered clinically significant. |
To be completed at Baseline, at CBTm Classes at week 1,2,3,4,5, post-intervention at 6 weeks, and follow-up at 3 months. |
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Primary |
Changes in Anxiety Symptoms |
To examine the impact of the CBTm course on symptoms of anxiety as measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 Item Scale (GAD-7). This questionnaire objectively determines initial symptom severity and monitors symptom changes/effect of treatment over time. Each item is scored on a scale of "0" (not at all) to "3" (nearly every day). Scores of 5, 10, and 15 are used as the cut-off points for mild, moderate and severe anxiety, respectively. |
To be completed at Baseline, at CBTm Classes at week 1,2,3,4,5, post-intervention at 6 weeks, and follow-up at 3 months. |
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Primary |
Changes in Depressive Symptoms |
To examine the impact of the CBTm course on symptoms of depression as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ-9). This questionnaire objectively determines initial symptom severity and monitors symptom changes/effect of treatment over time. Each item is scored on a scale of "0" (not at all) to "3" (nearly every day). Scores of 5, 10, and 15 are used as the cut-off points for mild, moderate and severe depression, respectively. |
To be completed at Baseline, at CBTm Classes at week 1,2,3,4,5, post-intervention at 6 weeks, and follow-up at 3 months. |
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Primary |
Changes in Resilience Level. |
To examine the impact of the CBTm Course on resilience as measured by the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 10 (CD-RISC10). This questionnaire is used to rate an individual's resilience on a scale of 1 - 40 with a higher score reflecting a higher level of self-identified resilience. |
To be completed at Baseline, at CBTm Classes at week 1,2,3,4,5, post-intervention at 6 weeks, and follow-up at 3 months. |
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Secondary |
Changes in Physiological and Mental Health Symptoms |
To examine the impact of the CBTm Course on physiological and mental health symptoms as measured by the Short Form 12 (SF-12). The total score is compared to the mean scores of the general population to give ratings of above average, average and below average. |
To be completed at Baseline, CBTm Class in week 3, post-intervention at week 6, and follow-up at 3 months. |
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Secondary |
Changes in Perceived Stress Levels |
To examine the impact of the CBTm Course on perceived levels of stress as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale. This scale classifies perceived stress levels into low (scores of 0-13), moderate (score of 14-26) and high stress (score of 27- 40). |
To be completed at Baseline, CBTm Class in week 3, post-intervention at week 6, and follow-up at 3 months. |
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Secondary |
Evaluation of Client Satisfaction |
To examine client satisfaction of the CBTm Course as measured by the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire. Higher total scores indicate greater satisfaction. |
To be completed at the 5th CBTm Class at Week 5 of the intervention. |
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Secondary |
Changes in the ability to engage in Mindfulness |
To examine the impact of the CBTm Course on one's ability to engage in mindfulness as measured by the 15-Item Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. The five areas of mindfulness measured are: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-judging of inner experience, and non-reactivity to inner experience. Higher total/sub-scale scores indicate increased engagement in mindfulness. |
To be completed at Baseline, CBTm Class in week 3, post-intervention at week 6, and follow-up at 3 months. |
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Secondary |
Changes in Work Engagement |
To examine the impact of the CBTm Course on work engagement as measured by the 9-Item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. The measure is scored over three dimensions: vigor, dedication, and absorption. Higher total scores are negative correlates of burnout. |
To be completed at Baseline, CBTm Class in week 3, post-intervention at week 6, and follow-up at 3 months. |
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Secondary |
Service Utilization Follow Up |
To determine whether any participants received service or treatment for emotional, alcohol or drug problems while enrolled in the study, which are confounding variables that may potentially affect the study's results |
To be completed at the 3 month follow-up. |
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