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NCT Number: NCT02455947

IBSR Meditation Technique for Teachers' Burnout

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Inquiry based stress reduction (IBSR) meditation technique on levels of burnout and wellbeing among teachers.

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Key information

Conditions

Burnout, Professional Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Burnout, Psychological Occupational Diseases Occupational Stress Stress, Psychological

Age range

20 year–62 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Teachers' burnout is a well-known phenomenon with personal and professional implications. The current study investigates the effect of inquiry based stress reduction (IBSR) technique on burnout and well-being among teachers.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • All the teachers working in 'Begin' high-school, Rosh Hayin, Israel
  • agreed to sign an informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

  • Teachers with previous experience with IBSR technique

Treatment and study plan

Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR)

Other

During a 12-week intervention program, participants will be encouraged to identify and inquire their stressful thoughts.All the sessions were standardized according to a training manual, and were assessed after each session for maintaining consistency in the program.

Other names: The Work

Primary outcomes

  1. Burnout levels, Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)

    Time frame: 3 months

    emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS)

    Time frame: 3 months

    Positive and Negative emotions at daily life

  2. Depression, Anxiety, Stress (DASS)

    Time frame: 3 months

    Clinical psycological symptoms

  3. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS )

    Time frame: 3 months

    Stress levels at daily life

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tel Aviv Medical Center

Other

Collaborators

  • Tel Aviv University

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Inquiry Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) Meditation Technique on Levels of Burnout and Wellbeing Among Teachers.

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2015
First posted
May 28, 2015
Registry last updated
May 28, 2015

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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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