BURNOUT

This study aims to reduce burnout among VA primary care providers and staff by using an evidence-based quality improvement approach. About 203 participants from five clinics will help test whether this method is practical and effective. The goal is to improve well-being, job sati…

This study tests whether brief, web-based positive psychology exercises—like writing a gratitude letter—can reduce burnout and improve well-being in adults. Up to 8,000 participants will try one or more tools online and complete surveys before, after, and at follow-ups up to 12 m…

This study tests whether a structured support group, called the Student Midwife Support Circle, can help midwifery students feel less burned out, more resilient, and more connected to their profession. About 80 students will take part. The approach involves group discussions and …

This early-stage study tests whether psilocybin-assisted therapy can safely reduce burnout symptoms in 10 UCSD physicians who have been struggling for over 6 months. Participants receive the psychedelic drug in a controlled setting, and researchers measure changes in burnout seve…

This study tests a workplace program that combines mind-body techniques, self-care strategies, and special nutrition to help healthcare workers handle stress better. About 252 hospital employees with moderate resilience will take part. If it works, the program could become a regu…

This study tests a retreat program called RISE designed to help nurse managers who are feeling burned out and stressed. Researchers want to see if the retreat is practical and helpful for improving well-being. The study will include 16 nurse managers from AdventHealth who have mo…

This study tests a 12-session training program that uses heart rate feedback to help security personnel manage stress and prevent burnout. About 50 Portuguese National Guard members will learn breathing techniques to improve their body's stress response. The goal is to see if thi…

This study tests a program called FOREST that teaches positive emotion skills to staff at a violence prevention agency. The goal is to reduce burnout, depression, and anxiety while improving well-being and job retention. About 100 employees will take part over nine months through…

This study aims to understand and measure compassion in a Danish hospital setting. Researchers will survey about 2,200 patients and healthcare workers across several departments to test new questionnaires. The goal is to find ways to improve compassionate care and reduce burnout …

This study looks at whether wearable devices and personalized wellness coaching can help first-year medical students manage stress and build resilience. Researchers will track heart rate, sleep, and stress levels in 49 students over time. The goal is to find simple tools that sch…

This study tests a training program called ASCEND, developed by the World Health Organization, for supervisors in Dutch small and medium-sized businesses. The goal is to help supervisors better support their employees' mental health, reduce stigma, and improve workplace well-bein…