Effect of Physician Peer Coaching on Burnout in Hospital-Based Physicians: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The prevalence of burnout symptoms among physicians is high, especially for acute care physicians. Physician burn out is a long-term stress reaction marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lack of sense of personal accomplishment. The healthcare environment, due to its demanding pace and emotional intensity, puts physicians at high risk for burnout.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Jun 2022
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 1, 2022
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 23, 2022
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
June 22, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 14, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 26, 2024
CompletedMay 28, 2026
May 1, 2026
12 months
February 1, 2022
May 26, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in burnout as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory
Providers will be asked to complete Maslach Burnout Inventory surveys at specific times during the coaching intervention. The surveys are based on a score of 0 (never) to 6 (every day) and used to determine if there is a reduction in provider burnout.
9 months
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Change in work environment factors contributing to burnout by Areas of Work life Survey
9 months
Study Arms (2)
Coaching Group
ACTIVE COMPARATORThis arm will receive physician led coaching during the first 6 months of the study.
Non-Coached Group
PLACEBO COMPARATORThis arm will not receive physician led coaching until after the Coaching Group is finished with their coaching.
Interventions
This is a one-on-one intervention between a physician coach and an individual physician. This is meant to help coaches attain valued professional or personal development.
This intervention will include professional one-on-one professional coaching delayed from the active comparator group.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Geisinger Physician
- Practicing medicine at least 6 months in the Geisinger system
You may not qualify if:
- Currently seeking professional coaching sessions
- Planning to leave the Geisinger system within 1 year
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Geisinger Cliniclead
Study Sites (1)
Geisinger
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18711, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Prasanna Tadi, MD
Geisinger Clinic
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- INVESTIGATOR
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 1, 2022
First Posted
February 23, 2022
Study Start
June 22, 2022
Primary Completion
June 14, 2023
Study Completion
September 26, 2024
Last Updated
May 28, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-05