RESTORE for Burnout

LS
Overseen ByLinsey Steege, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests the RESTORE intervention to determine its effectiveness in reducing burnout among nurses. The goal is to engage nursing staff in redesigning their work systems to make their jobs less demanding and provide more resources. Nurses who work directly with patients on the study units are well-suited for this trial. Participants will share their experiences and complete surveys to measure the impact on job stress and engagement. As an unphased trial, this study allows nurses to actively contribute to creating a healthier work environment.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on workplace interventions rather than medical treatments.

What prior data suggests that the RESTORE intervention is safe for reducing nurse burnout?

Research shows that the RESTORE program is safe for people. In earlier studies, many participants experienced less burnout after using RESTORE, and no harmful effects were reported. These studies aimed to improve work conditions to reduce stress, thereby lowering burnout. The program involves workplace changes to help nurses manage job demands better and receive more support. Participants often report feeling less stressed and more engaged at work after using RESTORE.

Additionally, similar programs to RESTORE have successfully reduced work-related stress in about 90% of cases. This suggests that RESTORE is well-received and effective in achieving its goals. No evidence links negative effects directly to the program, making it a promising choice for those considering participation.12345

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the RESTORE trial because it aims to tackle burnout among healthcare staff with a fresh, systematic approach. Unlike traditional methods that might focus on individual coping strategies or stress management workshops, RESTORE is designed to change the work environment itself. By involving nursing staff directly in designing unit systems and implementing changes, it seeks to address the root causes of burnout. This collaborative and holistic approach could potentially lead to more sustainable improvements in workplace well-being.

What evidence suggests that the RESTORE intervention is effective for reducing nurse burnout?

Research has shown that programs like RESTORE can help reduce burnout. For example, one study found that social service workers who participated in an 8-week stress management program felt less burned out and emotionally drained. Another study showed that focusing on personal strengths helped reduce burnout in employees. Additionally, digital programs have consistently lowered work-related stress. In this trial, the RESTORE intervention will improve job conditions and is expected to effectively reduce burnout in nurses based on these findings.14678

Who Is on the Research Team?

LS

Linsey Steege, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for nursing staff who provide direct patient care on specific study units. It aims to help nurses experiencing burnout and occupational stress by testing the RESTORE intervention, which involves system redesign to balance job demands and resources.

Inclusion Criteria

Hospital and system leaders from one of the following groups: leaders from hospitals that participated in Aims 1 and 2, other leaders from our partner health systems, leaders from other hospital settings, leaders from hospital advocacy or quality organizations
Nursing staff employed on one of the study units and involved in direct patient care

Exclusion Criteria

Nursing staff that are not involved in direct patient care, travel and float nursing staff

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Baseline Pre-Intervention

Data will be collected from nursing staff before RESTORE is implemented on each unit

Up to 3 months

RESTORE Implementation

Nursing staff will participate in the RESTORE intervention to reduce job demands and increase job resources

Up to 30 months

Post-implementation

Qualitative interviews to identify themes in the experiences of nursing staff after RESTORE implementation

Up to 3 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in burnout, work engagement, and job demands/resources

Up to 30 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • RESTORE

Trial Overview

The RESTORE intervention is being tested for its effectiveness in reducing nurse burnout. Participants will be interviewed about their experiences with RESTORE and complete surveys assessing its impact on their work-related stress, resources available, burnout levels, and engagement at work.

How Is the Trial Designed?

4

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: RESTORE Design TeamExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Post-RESTORE ImplementationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Baseline Pre-InterventionActive Control1 Intervention
Group IV: Aim 3 Interview ParticipantsActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,249
Recruited
3,255,000+

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Collaborator

Trials
623
Recruited
10,400,000+

Citations

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Effectiveness of Workplace Interventions to Improve Health ...

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Effectiveness of Digital Interventions in Reducing ...

All studies demonstrated a significant reduction in occupational stress with the use of digital interventions.

Effects of three personal resources interventions on ...

This study showed that personal resources interventions were effective in reducing burnout among employees.

Publications of 2023

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