Mindful Hand Hygiene for Burnout
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to test an intervention focused towards promoting mindfulness among VA physicians and nurses. Mindfulness is a tool that can help people focus. It helps clear the mind of distractions and biases. Some physicians and nurses will be randomized to receive the study intervention, while others will not. The study intervention will include the following: 1) education about mindfulness; 2) group discussions about mindfulness; and 3) an optional mobile app to promote mindfulness. Participants randomized to the intervention will be encouraged to use the act of cleansing their hands as a prompt for practicing mindfulness. The study will test if this intervention will increase physician and nurse mindfulness. It will also test if it leads to improved well-being and use of proper hand hygiene.
Research Team
Michael Todd Greene, PhD MPH BS
Principal Investigator
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI
Sanjay K. Saint, MD MPH
Principal Investigator
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for nurses and physicians working in certain medical units, including attending, senior resident, and intern physicians. It's not open to medical students or surgeons. Participants should be interested in using mindfulness to improve their well-being and hand hygiene practices.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Mindful Hand Hygiene
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor