An internet-based compassion course for healthcare professionals

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.