Beyond Silence: Advancing E-mental Health Solutions to Support Canadian Healthcare Workers

NCT05514093 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 14740
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50,000
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this project is to scale implementation and evaluation of an m-health app designed to promote early intervention and mental health support for frontline healthcare workers to reduce their risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond Silence has received an additional year of funding to scale implementation across 4-6 additional healthcare organizations.

Conditions

Mental Health Issue; Mental Stress; Post-traumatic Stress Disorder; Moral Injury

Keywords

Mental health; Peer support; Mobile health; Healthcare workers

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change from baseline mental health literacy after implementation

  The primary outcome is changes in mental health knowledge scores from baseline to follow-up among app users. Mental health literacy regarding how to identify and address mental health issues in the workplace will be rated on a 7-point scale of perceived knowledge.

  Baseline, 3-6 months

Secondary Outcomes (7)

• Change from baseline depression after implementation

  Baseline, 3-6 months

• Change from baseline anxiety after implementation

  Baseline, 3-6 months

• Change from baseline post-traumatic stress disorder after implementation

  Baseline, 3-6 months

• Change from baseline burn-out after implementation

  Baseline, 3-6 months

• Change from baseline perceived psychological health and safety after implementation

  Baseline, 3-6 months

Study Arms (1)

App users

As this is a single cohort study, there is only one group consisting of the Beyond Silence app users.

Device: Beyond Silence App

Interventions

Beyond Silence App DEVICE

The Beyond Silence app is designed to be a "mental health coach in your pocket" for healthcare workers. It provides opportunities to build mental health literacy and reduce barriers to seeking support, including access to peer support either within or outside the organization.

Also known as: Beyond Silence

App users

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of healthcare workers of all ages and genders (from frontline workers to middle and high-level management) in the participating organizations. Frontline healthcare workers include any staff providing direct patient services (e.g., personal support workers, healthcare aids, nursing. physician, allied health) as well as non-clinical staff (e.g. management, administration).

You may qualify if:

• Employees (full-time or part-time) at participating healthcare organizations
• Agree to download the Beyond Silence app to their mobile phone (Apple or Android)

You may not qualify if:

• Not able to access app on their smart device

Sponsors & Collaborators

• McMaster University: lead
• Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC): collaborator

Study Sites (1)

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress, Psychological; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders; Mental Disorders; Personal Satisfaction

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 9, 2022
• First Posted: August 24, 2022
• Study Start: November 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2024
• Study Completion: March 1, 2024
• Last Updated: October 4, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

Locations

CA (1)