Back to resultsEfficacy of Internet-delivered Strengths Use Intervention
Primary Purpose
Mental Health Wellness, Professional Burnout
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Romania
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Internet-delivered strengths use intervention
Waiting-list
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Mental Health Wellness
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Not other than the age of the participants. Exclusion Criteria: Lack of internet access during the period of the implementation of the program (prescreened during enrolment). Controlled variables: Participants levels of work engagement and work experience will be controlled for by stratified randomization. For each of the two factors we will created three strata (low level: lowest - 33rd percentile; moderate level: 34th - 66th percentile; high level: 67th percentile - highest), and the randomization will be applied for each stratum.
Sites / Locations
- West University of Timisoara
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Other
Arm Label
Intervention group
Waiting-list control group
Arm Description
The experimental arm will receive the online strengths use intervention program over a period of 4 weeks, through an LMS software solution.
The waiting-list control arm will receive the same intervention immediately after the intervention group finishes and will have filled in the post-test outcomes measures.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Work engagement
Work engagement will be measured with the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9). It has 9 items that form three dimensions, each with 3 items: vigor (e.g., "At my work, I feel bursting with energy"), dedication (e.g., "I am enthusiastic about my job"), and absorption (e.g., "I am immersed in my work"). This measure uses a 7-point scale (0 =never, 6 = always). Higher scores represent higher work engagement.
Psychological capital (PsyCap)
Psychological capital will be measured with the 12-item Psychological Capital Questionnaire. It has four subscales: hope ("At the moment, I feel quite fulfilled at work."), self-efficacy ("I feel confident presenting information to a group of colleagues."), resilience ("Usually, at work, I easily get over the stressful aspects."), and optimism ("I am optimistic about what will happen to me in the future regarding my job."). All 12-item are reported on a 6-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 6 = strongly agree). Higher scores represent higher PsyCap.
Strengths use
The Strengths Use subscale from the Strengths Use and Deficit Correction questionnaire (SUDCO). I has 6 items, rated on a 0 (almost never) to 6 (almost always) scale. A sample item is "I seek opportunities to do my work in a manner that best suits my strong points". Higher scores represent higher levels of strengths use.
Strengths identification, use and development
A set of 18 items, rated on a 0 (almost never) to 6 (almost always) scale, was developed by the team of experts involved in this study. Higher scores represent higher levels of strengths use, identification, and development.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Burnout
Burnout will be assessed with the 12-item Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT). This questionnaire has four subscales: exhaustion (3 items; "At work, I feel mentally exhausted."), emotional impairment (3 items; "At work, I feel unable to control my emotions."), cognitive impairment (3 items; "At work, I have trouble staying focused.") and mental distance (3 items; "I struggle to find any enthusiasm for my work."). All items are scored on a 5-point scale ranging from 1(never) to 5 (always). Higher scores represent elevated symptoms of burnout.
Job satisfaction
Job satisfaction will be measured with the Michigan Organizational Assessment Questionnaire. The scale has three items with a response on a 7-point Likert scale (1 = total disagreement, 7 = total agreement). A sample item reads: "In general, I like working here.". Higher scores represent higher job satisfaction.
Job performance
Job performance will be assessed with a 7-item scale. Response options range on a Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). A sample item is "I adequately complete my assigned duties.". Higher scores represent higher performance.
Employability
Employability will be measured with the four-item Perceived Employability Scale. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = totally disagree; 5 = totally agree). Higher scores represent higher levels of employability.
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT05779501
First Posted
February 27, 2023
Last Updated
October 3, 2023
Sponsor
West University of Timisoara
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05779501
Brief Title
Efficacy of Internet-delivered Strengths Use Intervention
Official Title
Testing the Efficacy of an Internet-delivered Strengths Use Intervention in Organizations A Waiting-list Randomized Trial
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
February 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 15, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 15, 2023 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 15, 2023 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
West University of Timisoara
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
The aim of the study will be to test the efficacy of a novel online-delivered gamification-based intervention for the identification, development, and use of strengths in the workplace. The program will be addressed to young employees and will have the aim of boosting their well-being and performance.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Mental Health Wellness, Professional Burnout
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Sequential Assignment
Model Description
Two-armed randomized trial with waiting-list control and pre-, mid-, and post-intervention measurements.
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
167 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Intervention group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The experimental arm will receive the online strengths use intervention program over a period of 4 weeks, through an LMS software solution.
Arm Title
Waiting-list control group
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
The waiting-list control arm will receive the same intervention immediately after the intervention group finishes and will have filled in the post-test outcomes measures.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Internet-delivered strengths use intervention
Intervention Description
The online strengths use intervention program follows the theorized five stages of strengths use interventions: (1) preparation and commitment, (2) identification, (3) integration, (4) action, and (5) evaluation. To increase participant engagement and motivation, gamification components are embedded in several stages.
The intervention was previously tested through a feasibility and acceptability trial (NCT05474807).
The entire intervention will be delivered online via an LMS software solution.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Waiting-list
Intervention Description
The waiting-list arm will serve as the control group, filling in only the outcome measure at the same time as the intervention group participants.
After the intervention group finishes participating in the intervention, the waiting-list participants will benefit from the same internet-delivered strengths use program.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Work engagement
Description
Work engagement will be measured with the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9). It has 9 items that form three dimensions, each with 3 items: vigor (e.g., "At my work, I feel bursting with energy"), dedication (e.g., "I am enthusiastic about my job"), and absorption (e.g., "I am immersed in my work"). This measure uses a 7-point scale (0 =never, 6 = always). Higher scores represent higher work engagement.
Time Frame
Change from baseline to mid-intervention and post-intervention (approximately 3 weeks and 6 weeks).
Title
Psychological capital (PsyCap)
Description
Psychological capital will be measured with the 12-item Psychological Capital Questionnaire. It has four subscales: hope ("At the moment, I feel quite fulfilled at work."), self-efficacy ("I feel confident presenting information to a group of colleagues."), resilience ("Usually, at work, I easily get over the stressful aspects."), and optimism ("I am optimistic about what will happen to me in the future regarding my job."). All 12-item are reported on a 6-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 6 = strongly agree). Higher scores represent higher PsyCap.
Time Frame
Change from baseline to mid-intervention and post-intervention (approximately 3 weeks and 6 weeks).
Title
Strengths use
Description
The Strengths Use subscale from the Strengths Use and Deficit Correction questionnaire (SUDCO). I has 6 items, rated on a 0 (almost never) to 6 (almost always) scale. A sample item is "I seek opportunities to do my work in a manner that best suits my strong points". Higher scores represent higher levels of strengths use.
Time Frame
Change from baseline to mid-intervention and post-intervention (approximately 3 weeks and 6 weeks).
Title
Strengths identification, use and development
Description
A set of 18 items, rated on a 0 (almost never) to 6 (almost always) scale, was developed by the team of experts involved in this study. Higher scores represent higher levels of strengths use, identification, and development.
Time Frame
Change from baseline to mid-intervention and post-intervention (approximately 3 weeks and 6 weeks).
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Burnout
Description
Burnout will be assessed with the 12-item Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT). This questionnaire has four subscales: exhaustion (3 items; "At work, I feel mentally exhausted."), emotional impairment (3 items; "At work, I feel unable to control my emotions."), cognitive impairment (3 items; "At work, I have trouble staying focused.") and mental distance (3 items; "I struggle to find any enthusiasm for my work."). All items are scored on a 5-point scale ranging from 1(never) to 5 (always). Higher scores represent elevated symptoms of burnout.
Time Frame
Change from baseline to post-intervention (approximately 6 weeks).
Title
Job satisfaction
Description
Job satisfaction will be measured with the Michigan Organizational Assessment Questionnaire. The scale has three items with a response on a 7-point Likert scale (1 = total disagreement, 7 = total agreement). A sample item reads: "In general, I like working here.". Higher scores represent higher job satisfaction.
Time Frame
Change from baseline to post-intervention (approximately 6 weeks).
Title
Job performance
Description
Job performance will be assessed with a 7-item scale. Response options range on a Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). A sample item is "I adequately complete my assigned duties.". Higher scores represent higher performance.
Time Frame
Change from baseline to post-intervention (approximately 6 weeks).
Title
Employability
Description
Employability will be measured with the four-item Perceived Employability Scale. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = totally disagree; 5 = totally agree). Higher scores represent higher levels of employability.
Time Frame
Change from baseline to post-intervention (approximately 6 weeks).
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Life satisfaction
Description
Life satisfaction will be measured with the five items of the Satisfaction with Life Scale. All answers are reported on a 7-point Likert scale (1 = totally disagree; 7 = totally agree); one item example being, "I am satisfied with my life". Higher scores represent higher satisfaction with life.
Time Frame
Change from baseline to post-intervention (approximately 6 weeks).
Title
Satisfaction with the intervention
Description
Satisfaction with the intervention will be measured using 38 items. A higher score means a better outcome (increased satisfaction with the intervention).
Time Frame
At study completion (post-intervention), an average of 6 weeks.
Title
Satisfaction with the intervention
Description
7 open-ended questions exploring participants' subjective experience with the intervention program.
Time Frame
At study completion (post-intervention), an average of 6 weeks.
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
39 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Not other than the age of the participants.
Exclusion Criteria:
Lack of internet access during the period of the implementation of the program (prescreened during enrolment).
Controlled variables:
Participants levels of work engagement and work experience will be controlled for by stratified randomization. For each of the two factors we will created three strata (low level: lowest - 33rd percentile; moderate level: 34th - 66th percentile; high level: 67th percentile - highest), and the randomization will be applied for each stratum.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
West University of Timisoara
City
Timisoara
State/Province
Timis
ZIP/Postal Code
300223
Country
Romania
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
Undecided
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