Mindfulness Training for Burnout
(IMPACT Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores whether mindfulness training can help healthcare workers feel better and work more effectively together when caring for cancer patients. The goal is to determine if this approach improves well-being and teamwork in oncology clinics. Oncology team members, such as nurses, doctors, and social workers involved in patient care, might be a good fit for this study. Participants will engage in the study for up to six months.
As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research that could enhance the quality of care in oncology settings.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this mindfulness training is safe for healthcare professionals?
Research has shown that mindfulness-based activities, like the training in this trial, are generally safe for participants. Studies have found that these techniques can help reduce stress and burnout, especially for healthcare workers. For example, one study found that these mindfulness practices improved mental health and resilience at work without causing significant negative effects. Another study focused on nurses showed that participants engaged with and benefited from the training, indicating it is well-tolerated. Overall, mindfulness training is considered a low-risk way to improve well-being.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Mindfulness-Based Team Resilience Training because it offers a fresh approach to tackling burnout among healthcare professionals. Unlike traditional treatments that might focus on counseling or medication, this method emphasizes building resilience through mindfulness practices as a team. This could foster a supportive work environment and improve mental well-being, potentially leading to more sustained relief from burnout. Additionally, integrating mindfulness into daily routines can empower healthcare workers to manage stress more effectively, enhancing their overall job satisfaction and performance.
What evidence suggests that mindfulness training is effective for improving well-being and teamwork in oncology care?
Research has shown that mindfulness activities can reduce stress and burnout among healthcare workers. One study found that these programs lowered stress and burnout while increasing resilience and job satisfaction. Another study showed that mindfulness improved the well-being of doctors and nurses in the short term. Evidence also suggests that these programs can maintain low burnout and high resilience over time for healthcare workers. This trial will evaluate the "Mindfulness-Based Team Resilience Training" program, which aims to enhance well-being and teamwork in cancer care settings.14678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Lee G Wilke, MD
Principal Investigator
UW Carbone Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthcare professionals like nurses, medical assistants, social workers, technicians, and doctors working in oncology teams at UW Madison. They must be involved in direct patient care or support services to join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Mindfulness-Based Team Resilience Training
Participants undergo mindfulness and resilience training to improve team resilience and individual well-being
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in teamwork, burnout, stress, well-being, and resilience
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- A Mindful Approach to Building a Resilient Healthcare Workforce (RENEW)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead Sponsor