WhatsApp therapy for burnout? pilot study tests Low-Cost solution for stressed healthcare workers
NCT ID NCT07474766
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a 9-week online support community delivered via WhatsApp, led by mental health nurses, to prevent burnout in healthcare professionals. Thirty-one primary care workers from a Spanish health service participated. The program included modules on mindfulness, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and burnout prevention. The goal was to see if this low-cost digital approach is feasible and can reduce emotional exhaustion and stress.
What this could mean
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Active substance
BurnOutCare WhatsApp Online Community (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a low-cost, scalable way to prevent burnout among healthcare workers using a simple WhatsApp group.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (31 participants) with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is delivered via WhatsApp, which may not suit everyone.
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Locations
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Galdakao-Usansolo University Hospital - OSI Barrualde-Galdakao
Usansolo, Bizkaia, 48960, Spain