Back to resultsImproving Health of Nurses With Burnout Through Positive Psychological Intervention
Primary Purpose
Burnout
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
China
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Positive psychological intervention
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Burnout
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- officially employed licensed nurses; burnout score higher than 1.49; had a telephone on which WeChat could be installed.
Exclusion Criteria:
- pregnant; current endocrine disorder; taking hormone drugs such as contraceptives.
Sites / Locations
- Central South University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
No Intervention
Arm Label
Intervention group
Control group
Arm Description
Nurses with burnout are recruited in the intervention group and participate in positive psychological intervention.
Nurses with burnout are recruited in the control group and none interventions are conducted to them.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Change from Baseline Burnout at six months
Burnout of nurses is measured by Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey.
Change from Baseline Morning Plasma Cortisol at six months
The level of cortisol is assayed by using chemiluminescence method.
Change from Baseline Thyroid Related Hormones at six months
Triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are assayed by using chemiluminescence method.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Change from Baseline Resilience at six months
Resilience of nurses is measured by Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale.
Change from Baseline Coping at six months
The level of coping among nurses is measured by Trait Coping Style Questionnaire.
Change from Baseline Self-efficacy at six months
The level of self-efficacy among nurses is measured by General Self-Efficacy Scale.
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT03657563
First Posted
August 30, 2018
Last Updated
August 31, 2018
Sponsor
Central South University
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03657563
Brief Title
Improving Health of Nurses With Burnout Through Positive Psychological Intervention
Official Title
An Evaluation of Positive Psychological Intervention on Improving Health of Nurses With Burnout
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
August 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 2016 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 2016 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 2016 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Central South University
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
Burnout is usually regarded as a response to chronic professional stressors like high workload, unfavorable emotion and complex interpersonal relationships. A high prevalence of burnout was found in many countries, and large-scale studies also showed high levels of burnout in Chinese nurses. As a stress-related syndrome, burnout was found to have detrimental influences on both psychological and physical health of nurses. Psychological problems such as depression and insomnia are verified to be associated with burnout. Endocrine dysfunction such as abnormal cortisol secretion rhythm occurred in shift-work nurses. Thyroid dysfunction was increasing and a sample of nurses were diagnosed with thyroid nodules and thyroid hormonal disorder during annual physical examination. Therefore, it is important to take measures to alleviate nurses' burnout to improve health.
Positive psychological interventions are defined as treatment methods or intentional activities to enhance person's positive emotions, cognitions and behaviours. In these methods and activities, people are usually required to finish a systematic exercise. According to a recent meta-analysis, Positive psychological interventions showed effectiveness in enhancing participants' well-being and reducing depressive symptoms. Therefore, this study aims to explore whether positive psychological intervention could reduce burnout and improve health of nurses.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Burnout
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Other
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
87 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Intervention group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Nurses with burnout are recruited in the intervention group and participate in positive psychological intervention.
Arm Title
Control group
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Nurses with burnout are recruited in the control group and none interventions are conducted to them.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Positive psychological intervention
Intervention Description
Participants in the intervention group are required to record three good things every night before sleeping for five days a week using WeChat. Such things could be ordinary, minor or important.
WeChat is a common communication tool used in China, just like Facebook, basic messages could be sent individually and posting pictures or texts is also available.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change from Baseline Burnout at six months
Description
Burnout of nurses is measured by Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey.
Time Frame
The measurement was taken at baseline and six months.
Title
Change from Baseline Morning Plasma Cortisol at six months
Description
The level of cortisol is assayed by using chemiluminescence method.
Time Frame
The measurement was taken at baseline and six months.
Title
Change from Baseline Thyroid Related Hormones at six months
Description
Triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are assayed by using chemiluminescence method.
Time Frame
The measurement was taken at baseline and six months.
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change from Baseline Resilience at six months
Description
Resilience of nurses is measured by Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale.
Time Frame
The measurement was taken at baseline and six months.
Title
Change from Baseline Coping at six months
Description
The level of coping among nurses is measured by Trait Coping Style Questionnaire.
Time Frame
The measurement was taken at baseline and six months.
Title
Change from Baseline Self-efficacy at six months
Description
The level of self-efficacy among nurses is measured by General Self-Efficacy Scale.
Time Frame
The measurement was taken at baseline and six months.
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
officially employed licensed nurses; burnout score higher than 1.49; had a telephone on which WeChat could be installed.
Exclusion Criteria:
pregnant; current endocrine disorder; taking hormone drugs such as contraceptives.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Central South University
City
Changsha
State/Province
Hunan
ZIP/Postal Code
417600
Country
China
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
No
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