Mindfulness program for hotel staff to boost well-being and work performance

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 trial tests a structured mindfulness-based professional development program delivered over six weeks to hotel staff in Hong Kong. The study uses a mixed-methods design to measure changes in wellbeing, state mindfulness, job-related outcomes, and work performance, while also exploring participants' experiences through qualitative data. Quantitative analyses may include mixed-effects modeling and mediation analysis, complemented by thematic analysis of interviews or open-ended responses. The aim is to generate practical insights for developing evidence-based wellbeing and service-quality initiatives in hospitality settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18 years or above
* Currently working in a hotel
* Cantonese speaker
* Willing to commit time for the 6-week mindfulness course

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who had previously joined a related group mindfulness-based intervention, such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), or Mindfulness - Finding Peace in a Frantic World (FPFW)
* Staff members who are mentally unstable or having active suicidal risk

Where it's running

• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jennifer Yee Man Tang, PhD
• Email: jymtang@cuhk.edu.hk
• Phone: +852 39436904

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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.