Virtual Reality Mindfulness for Burnout

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Ohio State University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

A pilot intervention wait-list control study evaluating the effectiveness of a worksite, on-demand virtual reality mindfulness intervention. Outcomes of interest include perceived stress, burnout, work engagement, resilience and respiratory rates. System usability of the VR mindfulness program and integration into the clinical workday will also be assessed for both groups.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for nurse managers experiencing work-related stress and burnout. Participants should be interested in trying a virtual reality mindfulness program during their workday to improve stress levels, engagement, resilience, and breathing patterns.

Inclusion Criteria

Employed as a Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Manage a hospital-based department/unit with supervisory responsibility

I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

Does not have a personal smart phone or computer to access app

Medical or other conditions that would preclude use of Virtual Reality technology such as epilepsy or neurological conditions where visual stimuli may trigger seizures or other issues, sensitivity to light or motion, current pregnancy, injuries that would prevent operating a headset, history of motion sickness or nausea, history of migraines or headaches, history of balance issues or dizziness, recent concussions, or other conditions where dizziness, nausea or headaches are more likely

Pregnant

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Virtual Reality Mindfulness intervention (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The study tests a virtual reality mindfulness program designed for the workplace. It's a pilot study with some participants starting right away while others wait (wait-list control). Researchers will measure how well it works by looking at stress, burnout, job enthusiasm, toughness, and breathing rates.

Participant Groups

Group I: Intervention group Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participation in the virtual reality mindfulness intervention the first 8 weeks

Group II: Wait-list control group Active Control 1 Intervention

will participate in the virtual reality mindfulness intervention during the second 8 weeks of the study

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ohio State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

891

Recruited

2,659,000+