Comparing early maladaptive schemas in healthcare professionals with and without burnout
Early Maladaptive Patterns as Markers of Vulnerability and Targets for Therapeutic Intervention in Burned-out Healthcare Professionals
This study looks at the thought patterns of healthcare workers with burnout compared to those without burnout and to non-healthcare workers with burnout to better understand what contributes to burnout in these settings.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 273 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Écully) |
| Trial ID | NCT06104202 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to compare the profiles and domains of early maladaptive schemas among healthcare professionals experiencing burnout symptoms with those who are not, as well as with non-professionals who have burnout. It is an ambispective, non-interventional, multicenter study conducted in France. Participants will be matched based on age and gender to ensure comparability across groups. The study seeks to enhance understanding of the psychological factors associated with burnout in healthcare settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include healthcare professionals aged 18 and older who either exhibit symptoms of burnout or do not have burnout symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing psychiatric conditions or those currently participating in other clinical trials may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the psychological profiles that contribute to burnout, potentially leading to better prevention and intervention strategies for healthcare professionals.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on burnout exist, this specific comparative approach focusing on early maladaptive schemas in healthcare professionals is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years ; * State of burnout (at least one of the 3 dimensions of the Maslach Burnout Inventory) for care professionals and non-professionals in a state of burnout and absence of a state of burnout for the group of care professionals without a state of burnout; * Membership of a social security scheme; * Patient having been informed and having given his/her oral non-opposition. Exclusion Criteria: * Characterised psychiatric pathology pre-existing the burn out state for the burn out groups and characterised psychiatric pathology for the no burn out group; * Participation in another clinical trial, or in a period of exclusion from another clinical trial; * Participant under guardianship, curatorship or deprived of liberty.
Where this trial is running
Écully
- Clinique Mon Repos — Écully, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Magali BRIANE, MD
- Email: doc.briane@gmail.com
- Phone: 472187212
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.