A Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Resiliency Program for Critical Care Nurses

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Conditions studied: Burn-Out Syndrome, Work-Related Stress Disorder

In brief

Developed over 10 years ago, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) synergistically combines mindfulness training and cognitive behavioral therapy and can increase resiliency. In this study, the investigators proposed two aims: Aim #1: To adapt and optimize a MBCT resiliency program specifically for ICU nurses. For this aim, the investigators will engage multiple stakeholder groups to assist the protocol adaptation. Aim # 2: To conduct a pilot clinical trial to determine acceptability of the MBCT resiliency program and the control intervention. In this aim, the investigators will also identify the most feasible randomization level to minimize contamination between the control and intervention groups. Collectively, this proposal will pave the way for a properly designed large multi-center trial of a MBCT resiliency program (MBCT-ICU) to determine its ability to decrease BOS symptoms; and allow nurses to more effectively care for patients in the challenging ICU environment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03132220

Run by

University of Colorado, Denver

People needed

131

Starts

2016-09-15

Expected to finish

2019-09-15

Last updated by the study team

2019-12-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 89. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults ages 18 years or older
• Employed as a critical care nurse and work at least 20 hours per week as an ICU
• Baseline score of < 82 on the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC)
• Positive symptoms of at least one BOS dimension using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI):
• emotional exhaustion score of >17,
• depersonalization score of >7, or
• a personal accomplishment score of < 31.

You may not qualify if…

• A self-reported diagnosis of:
• bipolar or psychotic disorder,
• active substance dependence, or
• immediate risk of self-harm or need for hospitalization
• Unwillingness to participate in the entire study protocol
• Employment on a time limited contract (i.e. a traveling nurse)

Where it is running

• University of Colorado Hospital — Denver, Colorado, United States

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