Exploring moral distress and resilience in neonatal care providers
Exploring the Interplay Between Moral Distress, Moral Resilience, and Mental Health Outcomes Among Neonatal Care Providers
This study looks at how often neonatal care providers feel moral distress and burnout in their challenging jobs to see what factors contribute to these feelings and how to help them cope better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bern) |
| Trial ID | NCT06836323 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the prevalence of moral distress among neonatal care providers in Switzerland, focusing on the challenges they face in a high-stress environment. It aims to understand the complex relationship between moral distress, burnout, and mental health outcomes in this specialized field. By gathering normative data, the study seeks to identify factors influencing moral distress and develop strategies to mitigate its negative effects on healthcare professionals. Participants will include various healthcare providers working in neonatal intensive care units who meet specific eligibility criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are neonatal care providers, including nurses, neonatologists, and medical students, who have been practicing in a neonatal unit for at least two weeks within the last three months.
Not a fit: Patients with acute psychiatric illnesses may not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved mental health support and resilience strategies for neonatal care providers, ultimately enhancing their well-being and job satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: While the exploration of moral distress in healthcare settings is gaining attention, this specific focus on neonatal care providers in Switzerland is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Neonatal care providers working in a Department of Neonatology or a Department of Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine with focus on neonates, regardless of professional group or level of education (all health care professionals - e.g., nurses, neonatologists, intensivists, residents, psychologists, fellows, nursing and medical students). * At least 2 weeks of practice on the unit in the 3 months prior to each survey. * Written informed consent * Self-reported sufficient knowledge of the German language Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported acute psychiatric illness
Where this trial is running
Bern
- Neonatologie, Inselspital — Bern, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sophie E Jaisli, MD
- Email: sophie.jaisli@insel.ch
- Phone: 031 632 21 11
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.