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Are healthcare workers quietly quitting? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07311187

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is observing 382 healthcare workers at an orthopedic hospital to understand the 'quiet quitting' phenomenon—where employees do the minimum required. Researchers will use a special scale to measure detachment, lack of motivation, and lack of initiative, and also assess quality of life. The goal is to learn how common this is and what factors might predict it.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help hospitals understand and address quiet quitting, potentially improving staff well-being and patient care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study at a single hospital, so findings may not apply to all healthcare settings. It measures a new concept, so results are exploratory.

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Participants

About 382 people

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Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study will be conducted within the hospital services of the Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (IOR). The central site in Bologna, the Rizzoli-Sicilia Department, and the Departments of Orthopaedics and Traumatology and Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine of the Rizzoli-Argenta site will be involved.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * All workers in the healthcare sector, such as nurses, physical therapists, technical professionals, and social * Healthcare workers employed by the services and departments of the facilities involved. * Workers who express their willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Workers employed on temporary contracts or on contracts with third parties other than the hospital involved * Workers who are absent from work for more than 3 months during the survey period, such as workers on maternity leave, long-term sick leave, or accident leave.

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  • SAITeR IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

    Bologna, Italy, Italy

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