Helping long-term care staff access wellness resources during COVID-19
Evaluating the Impact of Resource Navigators to Support Long-term Care and Retirement Home Staff During and Beyond COVID-19
This study is testing if having a resource navigator can help long-term care staff in Ontario find health and wellness support during COVID-19 to see if it improves their well-being and reduces burnout.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 174 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Unity Health Toronto Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toronto, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT05677997 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of resource navigators in assisting long-term care and retirement home staff in Ontario to access health and wellness resources. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving one-on-one support from a resource navigator and a control group without this support. The study aims to measure the impact of this intervention on staff wellness, burnout levels, vaccination status, and COVID-19 infection rates. By identifying barriers to resource access and implementing tailored support strategies, the trial seeks to improve overall staff well-being during and beyond the pandemic.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are full-time or part-time employees aged 18 and older working in long-term care or retirement homes in Ontario.
Not a fit: Patients who do not work in long-term care or retirement homes, or those who are not comfortable with English, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance the mental health and wellness of long-term care staff, reducing burnout and improving their ability to care for residents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that targeted support interventions can effectively improve staff wellness in healthcare settings, suggesting a promising approach in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. A fulltime or part-time employee aged 18 years and older identified as a Long-Term Care and Retirement Home staff (PSW's and other support service staff in those in nutrition, housekeeping and laundry) 2. Work in an Ontario Long-term care or retirement home; 3. Comfortable speaking and reading English; and 4. Access to and willingness to use email for study communications Exclusion Criteria: 1. Do not identify as or are not employed as a PSW and other support service staff; 2. Do not work in an Ontario long-term care or retirement home; 3. Uncomfortable speaking or reading English; and 4. Do not have access to or unwillingness to use email for study communications
Where this trial is running
Toronto, Ontario
- St. Michaels Hospital, — Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christine Fahim, PhD
- Email: christine.fahim@unityhealth.to
- Phone: 416-360-4000
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.