A program to help healthcare workers manage stress while caring for HIV patients
Developing a Resiliency Intervention to Support Healthcare Workers Engaged in the Provision of HIV Care
NA · Massachusetts General Hospital · NCT06548035
This study is testing a new stress management program for nurses caring for HIV patients in South Africa to see if it helps them feel better and improve their work.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Massachusetts General Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Durban) |
| Trial ID | NCT06548035 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to pilot an adapted resiliency-based mind-body intervention, known as the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP), specifically designed for nurses providing care to people with HIV in South Africa. The intervention has been refined based on feedback from focus groups that explored nurses' experiences with stress and their preferences for coping strategies. The study will involve a small proof-of-concept phase followed by a randomized pilot involving 60 nurses to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention. Additionally, the study will collect data on client demographics and satisfaction to evaluate the impact of the intervention on patient care outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nurses who have been providing primary HIV care in public sector clinics for at least one year and are fluent in IsiZulu or English.
Not a fit: Patients who have participated in cognitive behavioral therapy or a mind-body intervention in the past year may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce stress and burnout among healthcare workers, leading to improved patient care for individuals living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar resiliency and stress management interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Providing at least some primary HIV care in a public sector clinic (at the level of professional nurse) for at least one year; * IsiZulu or English speaking; * Able and willing to sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: - Participation in cognitive behavioral therapy and/or a mind-body intervention in the past year.
Where this trial is running
Durban
- MatCh Research nit (MRU), a Division of Wits Health Consort — Durban, South Africa (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christina Psaros, PhD
- Email: cpsaros@mgh.harvard.edu
- Phone: (617) 726-7458
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Stress, Burnout, Professional, Nurses, HIV, Resiliency