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

NCT06190353 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CSV202301
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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.

Conditions

Burnout, Professional

Keywords

Burnout; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Web-based Intervention; Healthcare Workers

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Burnout Assessment Tool

  Burnout Assessment Tool is a validated measure which evaluates to what extend people experience burnout.

  At baseline and 4 weeks

• Valued Living Questionnaire (VLQ)

  VLQ is a validated measure and its aim is to evaluate valued living.

  At baseline and 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-2 (AAQ-2)

  At baseline and 4 weeks

• System Usability Scale (SUS)

  4 weeks

• Attendance rate

  4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group which will have an immediate access to web-based psychotherapy.

Behavioral: An internet-based self-help program with minimal telephone support utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for alleviating burnout among healthcare workers.

Control

NO INTERVENTION

A wait-list control group which have one month delayed access to intervention program.

Interventions

An internet-based self-help program with minimal telephone support utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for alleviating burnout among healthcare workers. BEHAVIORAL

An eight module self help program

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• Currently prescribed psychotropic medication.
• Currently undergoing psychotherapy.
• Presently experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-mutilation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• CanSagligi Foundation: lead

Study Sites (1)

CanSagligi Foundation

Istanbul, Uskudar, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Professional; Burnout, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Occupational Stress; Occupational Diseases; Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Ahmet Nalbant, MD

  CanSagligi Foundation Center for Contextual Behavioral Science

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: a parallel two arms pilot randomized controlled study

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 7, 2023
• First Posted: January 5, 2024
• Study Start: December 15, 2023
• Primary Completion: May 15, 2024
• Study Completion: August 11, 2024
• Last Updated: August 13, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)