Supervisor check-ins to reduce burnout in primary care workers
The Work-life Check-ins: a Supervisor-driven Intervention to Reduce Burnout in Primary Care
This study tests if regular check-ins between supervisors and healthcare workers in primary care clinics can help reduce burnout among those facing chronic work stress.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Oregon Health and Science University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Portland, Oregon and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05436548 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of frequent check-ins between supervisors and employees in primary care clinics to reduce burnout. It targets healthcare workers in Portland, Oregon, who are at risk for burnout due to chronic work stress. The intervention involves structured conversations that focus on supervisor support, awareness of resources, and work-life balance. Participants will be compared to a control group receiving usual practice to assess the impact of these check-ins on burnout levels over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include employees and supervisors at OHSU primary care clinics who are at least 18 years old and not part of the pilot study.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18 or work at clinics that participated in the pilot study will not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce burnout among healthcare workers, improving their well-being and the quality of patient care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that leadership-focused interventions can effectively reduce burnout, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age * Employed at one of the 12 OHSU primary care clinics that weren't involved in the pilot study * Supervisors (medical director, practice manager, supervisors, leads) * Employees (patient-facing; back and front of the clinic) * Patient Access Specialists * Medical Assistants * MDs, RNs, NPs Exclusion Criteria: * Under the age of 18 * Employed at an OHSU primary care clinic that participated in the pilot study * Non-clinic employees
Where this trial is running
Portland, Oregon and 1 other locations
- Ohsu — Portland, Oregon, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Ohsu — Portland, Oregon, United States (Recruiting)
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.