The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Practices in the Recovery of Burnout

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Practices in the Recovery of Burnout

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.

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.

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