The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Practices in the Recovery of Burnout

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of intervention based on mindfulness and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT) in the recovery from job burnout. The 8-week intervention is delivered using jointly face-to-face group meetings and web-based program. The study hypothesizes that the Muupu-program is more effective than the normal practices when promoting work well-being in Finland. The participants are recruited from Finland.

Detailed Description
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Mindfulness-ACT-based interventions aren't widely used in Finnish work health care a the moment. This study examines the possibility of using this kind of intervention for reducing job burnout and stress and also promoting well-being at work. Muupu-program is standardized and can be administered in varying settings. If intervention is effective, it can have an impact on Finnish practices when treating job burnout and work-related stress.

Official Title
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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Practices in the Recovery of Burnout

Conditions
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Burnout, Professional, Stress

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Mindfulness-ACT-intervention
* Behavioral: No intervention


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Currently working Daily internet connection available Belongs to the group of most exhausted workers in Finland (BBI cut-off is set on the top 25%) Exclusion Criteria: No psychological or somatic conditions or other practical reasons that hinder the possibility to participate to the program Acute medicine changes Regular psychotherapy Not willing to inform employer and/or work health care of participation to the study

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 25 Years
Maximum Age: 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Mindfulness-ACT-intervention<br>Group meetings face-to-face and web-based program using principles of mindfulness and ACT. | Behavioral: Mindfulness-ACT-intervention<br>* Half of the participants (n=109) is assigned to intervention group. The intervention is based on Mindfulness-program presented by Williams & Penman (2011) and on principles of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT). It aims to increase mindfulness skills and psychological flexibility through different exercises that are developed for improving skills of being present, dealing with thoughts and feelings as well as support clarifying individual values and value-based actions. The basic principles are presented in weekly small group meetings. Participants are guided to deepen their experiences through exercises and information that is provided via specific web-site.<br>|
| Experimental: Control<br>Control group, no intervention. | Behavioral: No intervention<br>* Half of the participants (n=109) don't get any special treatment. However the present study explores what kind of support they have had during the program.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bergen Burnout Indicator (BBI) | Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures. | Change from baseline burnout at 2, 6 and 12 months | 
| Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) | Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures. | Change from baseline stress at 2, 6 and 12 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) | Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures. | Change from baseline mindfulness at 2, 6 and 12 months | 
| Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II) | Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures. | Change from baseline psychological flexibility at 2, 6 and 12 months | 
| Automatic Thought Questionnaire (ATQ) | Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures. | Change from baseline automatic thoughts at 2, 6 and 12 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Burnout, Stress, Mindfulness, Acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT), Intervention, Effectiveness, Working conditions, Work engagement, Psychological well-being, Life situation