An internet-based compassion course for healthcare professionals
A Randomized Controlled Evaluation of a Compassion-course With the Aim of Reducing Stress of Conscience and Work-related Stress and Increase Levels of Professional Quality of Life and Self-compassion in Healthcare Professionals
This study is testing an online compassion course to see if it can help healthcare workers feel less stressed and improve their job satisfaction.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 548 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Linnaeus University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vaxjo, Kronoberg County) |
| Trial ID | NCT04700878 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a five-module internet-based compassion course designed to reduce work-related stress and enhance professional quality of life among healthcare professionals. The course aims to improve self-compassion and coping mechanisms in response to the high levels of stress experienced, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will be healthcare workers who interact directly with patients and have reported significant stress levels. The study will assess the impact of the course on their psychological well-being and professional satisfaction.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthcare professionals working directly with patients who experience high levels of work-related stress.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently on sick leave due to stress or are unable to participate in the course format will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and job satisfaction of healthcare professionals, leading to better patient care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes from compassion interventions in reducing work-related stress, although Swedish research in this area is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: The inclusion criteria will be as follows: the participants work directly with patients full-time or part-time, score 45 points or higher on the primary outcome measure Stress of Conscience Questionnaire (SCQ), are proficient in Swedish, have the requisite time to attend a digital course, and accept the course's format. The exclusion criteria include being partially or fully on sick leave due to stress. All criteria are assessed on the basis of self-assessment forms of the participants, but in case of uncertainty, follow-up questions can be done by phone.
Where this trial is running
Vaxjo, Kronoberg County
- Linnaeus University, Department of Psychology — Vaxjo, Kronoberg County, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anna S Bratt, PhD — Linnaeus University
- Study coordinator: Anna S Bratt, PhD
- Email: anna.bratt@lnu.se
- Phone: +46706015998
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.