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NCT Number: NCT05997082

A Mindful Self-compassion Based Intervention for Specialist Rehabilitation Providers

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of an online compassion-based intervention on burnout among specialist rehabilitation providers. Post-intervention interviews aim to gather information on: burnout and compassion, experiences with the intervention, barriers and facilitators to taking part, and suggestions for improving online course delivery.

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Key information

Conditions

Burnout, Professional Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Burnout, Psychological Compassion Fatigue Fatigue Mental Fatigue Occupational Diseases Occupational Stress Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Secondary Traumatic Stress Signs and Symptoms Stress, Psychological

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

St. John's Rehab (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre)

Toronto, Ontario, M3H2L4, Canada

About this study

Burnout threatens the sustainability of compassionate care in rehabilitation. This project explores the impact of an online compassion-based intervention on burnout among specialist inpatient rehabilitation healthcare providers. Thirty specialist rehabilitation healthcare providers will be recruited to take part. The online intervention will include six weekly live one-hour sessions. Healthcare provider socio-demographic, practice, and wellness measures will be collected at baseline, post-course, and three months later. Qualitative interviews will be used to explore participant views on burnout and compassion, experiences with the intervention, barriers and facilitators to taking part, and suggestions for improving online course delivery. Up to two instructors and support persons will be invited to participate in qualitative interviews to explore their views for improving online course delivery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Employed substantively as a regulated health professional (e.g., physiatrist, nurse, allied health professional) by a specialist rehabilitation institute (e.g., Sunnybrook/St. John's Rehab, University Hospital Network, Providence Healthcare, Westpark Healthcare)
  • Over 18 years of age
  • Able to speak, read, and write in English
  • Willing to take part in the MSC course for up to the full 6-week duration
  • Willing to complete all study related questionnaires

Exclusion criteria

  • Those already having completed a MSC (mindfulness-based stress reduction) course or mindfulness-based cognitive therapy within the past 12 months
  • Those employed as agency staff

Treatment and study plan

Mindfulness Self-Compassion Course

Other

This course is designed to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue among specialist rehabilitation providers. Course materials are adapted from the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC).

Primary outcomes

  1. Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) Version 5

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention

    Measures the positive and negative effects of one's compassion for those that they help rehabilitate.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Relational Compassion Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention

    Measure's ones tendencies for receiving and providing relational compassion.

  2. Self-Compassion Scale - Short Form

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention

    Measures how one typically acts towards themselves in difficult times.

  3. The Brief Interpersonal Reactivity Index

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention.

    Measures the different ways that people may think about their lives.

  4. 5 Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire: Short Form

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention

    Measures one's tendencies to engage in mindfulness practices.

  5. Perceived Stress Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention

    Measures one's thoughts and feelings pertaining to stress.

  6. Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale - Short Form

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention

    Measures emotion regulation.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Mindful Self-compassion, Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Burnout Among Specialist Rehabilitation Providers - a Mixed Methods Study Protocol

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Aug 18, 2023
Registry last updated
Dec 27, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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