A Multilevel Study on the Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Targeting Psychological Capital on Job Burnout Among Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A Multilevel Study on the Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Targeting Psychological Capital on Job Burnout Among Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a mindfulness-based intervention can reduce job burnout and enhance psychological capital among hospital nurses. The study will involve female nurses aged 22-50 working in four tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, China.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Can mindfulness practice improve nurses' psychological capital (as measured by the Psychological Capital Questionnaire, PCQ-24)? Can it reduce job burnout (as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey, MBI-GS)? Is there a sustained effect over time (2 and 4 months post-intervention)?
Researchers will compare the intervention group (mindfulness practice) with a control group (routine work, no additional intervention) to see if mindfulness leads to measurable improvements in psychological well-being and burnout symptoms.
Participants will:
Complete online questionnaires at baseline,and at 2 and 4 month follow-ups. Engage in a structured mindfulness practice program delivered via a mobile app (intervention group only).
Continue their routine work responsibilities throughout the study period.
This study also explores the influence of multilevel psychological capital-at the individual, organizational, and family levels-on nurse burnout, aiming to develop an evidence-based, scalable approach to address nurse mental health in high-stress healthcare environments.
This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention in reducing job burnout among nurses by enhancing their psychological capital. The study adopts a multilevel perspective, examining how individual, organizational (nurse managers), and family (relatives) psychological capital influence nurse burnout.
A total of 1030 participants-including nurses, head nurses, and family members-will complete baseline assessments. Among them, 124 nurses with moderate to high burnout levels will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness intervention group or a control group. The intervention will be delivered via a mobile app and integrated into nurses' daily routines.
Outcomes will be measured at multiple time points using validated tools: Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24), Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS), and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). This study will explore both immediate and long-term intervention effects and aims to develop a scalable model for burnout prevention among healthcare professionals.
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