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A Randomized Controlled Evaluation of a Compassion-course With the Aim of Reducing Stress of Conscience and Work-related Stress and Increase Levels of Professional Quality of Life and Self-compassion in Healthcare Professionals
Led by Linnaeus University · Updated on 2025-03-19
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Linnaeus University
Lead Sponsor
V
Vastra Gotaland Region
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Healthcare professionals often face severe stress, which can lead to sick leave and affect their well-being. This research aims to evaluate whether a five-week internet-based compassion course can help reduce stress of conscience and work-related stress, while improving professional quality of life and self-compassion. The study compares this compassion course with a general internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) stress management course and a waitlist group. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a therapist-guided internet compassion course, a therapist-guided general internet CBT stress management course, or a waitlist for 10 weeks followed by the general CBT course. Both courses are structured self-help programs lasting five weeks, including weekly reports and therapist feedback delivered online. The compassion course focuses on compassion-focused therapy methods, while the CBT course uses traditional CBT techniques. Throughout the study, participants will complete assessments at baseline, 5, 10, and 15 weeks, and again at 6 months. These assessments measure changes in stress of conscience, professional quality of life, work-related stress, and self-compassion. Data are collected through self-assessment forms, and the study tracks progress over time to understand the effects of the courses. The total participation time spans up to 6 months to monitor longer-term outcomes and maintenance of benefits.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Randomized Controlled Evaluation of a Compassion-course for Healthcare Professionals
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Work directly with patients full-time or part-time
- Score 45 points or higher on the Stress of Conscience Questionnaire (SCQ)
- Be proficient in Swedish
- Have the time to attend a digital course
- Accept the course's format
You will not qualify if you...
- Being partially or fully on sick leave due to stress
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote) for eligibility assessment
Duration - 5 weeks or up to 15 weeks for waitlist participants
Participants take part in a five week internet-based course aimed at reducing work-related stress and increasing self-compassion. This may be a compassion-focused course or a cognitive behavioral therapy course depending on group assignment. Participants on the waitlist receive the cognitive behavioral course after 10 weeks.
Weekly online participation and reports during the course
Duration - Up to 6 months after baseline
Participants are monitored for changes in stress of conscience, professional quality of life, work-related stress, and self-compassion after completing the course or waitlist period.
Assessments at 5, 10, 15 weeks and 6 months after baseline
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Linnaeus University, Department of Psychology
Vaxjo, Kronoberg County, Sweden, 35195
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Research Team
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Anna S Bratt, PhD
M
Maude Johansson, Phd
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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