Study of Positive Psychology and Effects on Well-being of Anaesthesiologists in Hong Kong
Implementation of Structured Positive Psychology Interventions to Improve Well-being and Resilience Amongst Anaesthesiologists in Hong Kong
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether positive psychology interventions via a hybrid approach will enhance well-being and resilience amongst anaesthesiologists in Hong Kong. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Is app-based positive psychology intervention effective in improving well-being of physicians?
- Is app-based positive psychology intervention feasible amongst busy healthcare professionals? Participants will be randomized to one of the two groups:
- Four-week web-based interventions
- Control group Researchers will compare the intervention and control groups to see if the participants' benefit from the positive psychology intervention compared with not receiving it.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Nov 2023
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 19, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
November 20, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 28, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 31, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 30, 2025
CompletedNovember 28, 2023
November 1, 2023
1.1 years
November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (5)
Self-reported well-being
Overall well-being score of the Workplace PERMA-Profiler (Butler \& Kern, 2016). This questionnaire consists of 23 items on a 10-point Likert scale from 0 = not at all to 10 = completely. The scale measures five pillars of well-being: positive emotion (P), engagement (E), relationship (R), meaning (M), and accomplishment (A), along with filler questions measuring negative emotion (N) and health (H). A overall well-being score is calculated to represent the person's well-being.
4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)
Self-reported burnout
Overall burnout score of Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) (Kristensen, Borritz, Villadsen, \& Christensen, 2005). This questionnaire consists of 19 items on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 = 0% (Never or almost never/To a very low degree) to 5 = 100% (Always/To a very high degree). The scale measures three domain of burnout: personal burnout, work-related burnout, and client-related burnout. A overall burnout score is calculated to represent the person's level of burnout.
4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)
Self-reported psychological stress
Total stress score of Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) (Cohen et al., 1983). This questionnaire consists of 10 items on a 5-point Likert scale from 0 = Never to 4 = Very Often. The scale has two subscales: perceived helplessness and lack of self-efficacy. A total stress score is calculated to represent the person's level of psychological stress.
4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)
Self-reported anxiety symptom
Total score of General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) (Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams, \& Löwe, 2006). This questionnaire consists of 7 items on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 = Not at all to 3 = Nearly every day. A total stress score is calculated to represent the person's anxiety symptom severity.
4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)
Self-reported depression symptom
Total score of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) (Kroenke, Spitzer, \& Williams, 2001). This questionnaire consists of 9 items on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 = Not at all to 3 = Nearly every day. A total stress score is calculated to represent the person's depression symptom severity.
4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Self-reported self-compassion
4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)
Self-reported work gratitude
4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)
Self-reported work meaning
4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)
Study Arms (3)
Positive Psychology A & B
EXPERIMENTALModule A and B
Positive Psychology C & D
EXPERIMENTALModule C and D
Control Group with no intervention
NO INTERVENTIONInterventions
An app-based, evidence-based positive psychology intervention focusing on two modules: (A) Awareness \& Positivity and (B) Meaning and Accomplishment
An app-based, evidence-based positive psychology intervention focusing on two modules: (C) Rapport \& Conflict Management and (D) Compassion \& Leadership
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Fellows/members of The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Albert Kam Ming Chan
The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 19, 2023
First Posted
November 28, 2023
Study Start
November 20, 2023
Primary Completion
December 31, 2024
Study Completion
June 30, 2025
Last Updated
November 28, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-11
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share