Mindfulness-Based Intervention Targeting Psychological Capital to Reduce Job Burnout Among Nurses

NCT07127809 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 25EZC07
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 124
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a mindfulness-based intervention can reduce job burnout and enhance psychological capital among hospital nurses. The study will involve female nurses aged 22-50 working in four tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, China. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can mindfulness practice improve nurses' psychological capital (as measured by the Psychological Capital Questionnaire, PCQ-24)? Can it reduce job burnout (as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey, MBI-GS)? Is there a sustained effect over time (2 and 4 months post-intervention)? Researchers will compare the intervention group (mindfulness practice) with a control group (routine work, no additional intervention) to see if mindfulness leads to measurable improvements in psychological well-being and burnout symptoms. Participants will: Complete online questionnaires at baseline,and at 2 and 4 month follow-ups. Engage in a structured mindfulness practice program delivered via a mobile app (intervention group only). Continue their routine work responsibilities throughout the study period. This study also explores the influence of multilevel psychological capital-at the individual, organizational, and family levels-on nurse burnout, aiming to develop an evidence-based, scalable approach to address nurse mental health in high-stress healthcare environments.

Conditions

Burnout; Psychological Capital; Mental Health; Mindfulness-based Intervention

Keywords

Job burnout; Mindfulness-based intervention; Psychological capital; Multilevel analysis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Job Burnout Level measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS)

  Evaluate the change in job burnout symptoms (emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy) among nurses in the intervention group compared to control.

  Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups

• Psychological Capital Level measured by the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24)

  Assess the change in psychological capital, including self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism among nurses receiving the mindfulness intervention compared to control.

  Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Mindfulness Level measured by the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)

  Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups

Study Arms (2)

Mindfulness Practice

EXPERIMENTAL

Nurses receive structured mindfulness practice in addition to routine work.

Behavioral: Mindfulness Practice

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Nurses continue routine work without additional intervention.

Interventions

Mindfulness Practice BEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group will engage in a structured mindfulness practice program delivered via a custom-developed mobile app. The intervention includes guided mindfulness exercises such as meditation, breathing techniques, and body awareness, designed to be practiced daily alongside routine nursing duties. The program aims to enhance psychological capital and reduce job burnout symptoms over a 40-day intervention period, with follow-up assessments at 2 and 4 months post-intervention.

Mindfulness Practice

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 22 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Registered nurses aged 22-50
• Employed full-time in tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, China
• Moderate or high levels of burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey screening)
• Provided informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosed psychiatric disorders or ongoing psychotropic medication
• Prior formal mindfulness training
• Inability to use mobile applications

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Taizhou Hospital: lead
• Taizhou University: collaborator
• Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Taizhou central hospital

Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Psychological; Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Personal Satisfaction

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer in Nursing

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 18, 2025
• First Posted: August 17, 2025
• Study Start: May 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 31, 2025
• Study Completion: September 25, 2025
• Last Updated: October 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP
• Time Frame: IPD will be available beginning 12 months after publication of the primary results and for a period of 5 years thereafter.
• Access Criteria: Qualified researchers may request access by contacting the principal investigator at xiamengjie@tzc.edu.cn. Requests must include a methodologically sound research proposal and will require signing a data use agreement. Data will be shared via a secure, password-protected repository.

Locations

CN (1)