Creative arts program to help healthcare professionals with burnout
Creative Arts Program to Reduce Burnout in Healthcare Professionals
This study is testing whether creative arts programs can help critical care healthcare professionals feel less burned out and improve their mental health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 195 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT04276922 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to determine if creative arts programs, including visual arts, music, dance, and writing, can alleviate symptoms of burnout, PTSD, depression, and anxiety among critical care healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in various forms of artistic expression to foster coping skills and enhance their connection to their work. The study will measure the effectiveness of these interventions in improving mental health and peer connections among healthcare workers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthcare providers working in hospital settings for at least 20 hours per week who exhibit symptoms of burnout.
Not a fit: Patients who are unwilling to participate in any of the creative arts interventions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce burnout and improve mental health outcomes for healthcare professionals.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in using creative arts to improve mental health, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Employed as a healthcare provider, practicing primarily in a hospital setting for at least 20 hours per week. * Positive symptoms of burnout measured via the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI): * emotional exhaustion score of \>17, or * depersonalization score of \>7, or * personal accomplishment score of \< 31. Exclusion Criteria: • Unwillingness to participate in any of the four creative arts interventions.
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado
- University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus — Aurora, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marc Moss, MD — University of Colorado, Denver
- Study coordinator: Rafaela Mantelli, BS
- Email: rafaela.mantelli@cuanschutz.edu
- Phone: 303-724-6377
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.