Resiliency & Burnout Interventions for Behavioral Health Staff
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine whether Integrated Resiliency Training and Task Sharing (IRTTS) or the Workplace Improvement Learning Collaborative (WILC) better boosts resilience and well-being among staff at group homes for adults with serious mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities. The research will assess which approach more effectively reduces stress, burnout, and absenteeism among residential care workers. It also seeks to identify the barriers and supports necessary for these programs to succeed. Staff with permanent salaries at selected group homes are suitable candidates for this trial. Participants may engage in training sessions, meetings, surveys, and focus groups. As an unphased trial, this study offers participants the chance to contribute to pioneering research that could enhance workplace well-being.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on training and workplace interventions, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.
What prior data suggests that these interventions are safe for behavioral health staff?
Research shows that resiliency training, such as Integrated Resiliency Training and Task Sharing (IRTTS), can enhance mental well-being and reduce stress. For example, participants in a similar program felt mentally healthier and less stressed after a 3-hour session. These programs are generally easy to manage and aim to build mental and emotional strength.
Similarly, the Workplace Improvement Learning Collaborative (WILC) is widely used in behavioral health. It often involves teams collaborating to enhance safety and mental health at work. Studies have shown this method effectively teaches safety skills and reduces workplace injuries.
Both approaches have been used in various settings with positive results, and no major safety issues have been reported. Each aims to support mental health and improve work conditions, making them safe options for participants.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about these interventions for addressing burnout among behavioral health staff because they introduce innovative, system-level strategies rather than just focusing on individual resilience. The Integrated Resiliency Training and Task Sharing combines personal skill-building with shared responsibilities, aiming to enhance staff well-being and reduce burnout at the team level. Meanwhile, the Workplace Improvement Learning Collaborative targets organizational change, fostering an environment that supports staff through systemic improvements. Unlike typical approaches that might focus solely on personal coping strategies, these interventions aim for broader impact by reshaping the work environment and team dynamics.
What evidence suggests that this trial's interventions could be effective for improving resiliency and reducing burnout in behavioral health staff?
In this trial, participants will join one of two treatment arms. Research has shown that the Integrated Resiliency Training and Task Sharing (IRTTS) arm can improve mental health for healthcare workers. Studies have found that programs focused on building resilience can lower stress, burnout, depression, and anxiety, while also boosting overall well-being. Participants in these programs often feel better and experience fewer stress symptoms.
Meanwhile, the Workplace Improvement Learning Collaborative (WILC) arm has enhanced worker well-being and resilience, while also reducing burnout. Reviews indicate that improving the work environment can lead to significant benefits in these areas. Both methods aim to help behavioral health staff by creating a healthier and more supportive workplace.16789Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for permanent-salary staff at certain group homes for adults with serious mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities. It's not open to temporary or per diem workers, nor staff at non-participating group homes.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Phase 1 Implementation
Implementation of IRTTS or WILC in 60 group homes, with training and collaborative activities
Phase 2 Implementation
Continuation of IRTTS or WILC in the next set of 60 group homes
Phase 3 Implementation
Final phase of IRTTS or WILC implementation in the last set of 60 group homes
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for outcomes such as resiliency and burnout reduction
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Resiliency Training
- Task Sharing
- Workplace Improvement Learning Collaborative
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
Vinfen
Industry Sponsor
Bay Cove Human Services
Collaborator
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Collaborator
Vinfen
Collaborator
Bay Cove Human Services
Collaborator