Examining the Effects of Art Therapy in Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Providers

NCT ID: NCT04738448

Last Updated: 2022-03-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

28 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-02-15

Study Completion Date

2021-09-01

Brief Summary

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In this study, the investigators aim to examine the effects of art therapy in reducing burnout in healthcare providers. Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel, the investigators will measure burnout in Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) providers before and after the administration of a 4-week art therapy group.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Burnout, Professional

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Art Therapy Group

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Art Therapy Group

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The art therapy intervention will be executed by the same Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) board-certified art therapist for each group. The art therapist is a masters-level, licensed practitioner who has experience working in the healthcare system and treating providers. The same art therapy practices that are utilized in daily practice at MUSC will be employed in this study, with a focus on reducing burnout symptoms. Pilot testing of the intervention has been performed informally at MUSC with positive feedback reported by healthcare providers.

Interventions

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Art Therapy Group

The art therapy intervention will be executed by the same Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) board-certified art therapist for each group. The art therapist is a masters-level, licensed practitioner who has experience working in the healthcare system and treating providers. The same art therapy practices that are utilized in daily practice at MUSC will be employed in this study, with a focus on reducing burnout symptoms. Pilot testing of the intervention has been performed informally at MUSC with positive feedback reported by healthcare providers.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age: 18 years or older
* Employed at MUSC as a healthcare provider
* Able and willing to participate in all 4 art therapy sessions

Exclusion Criteria

* Individual does not provide direct patient care at MUSC
* Individual works in the same department as the art therapist
* Inability or unwillingness of subject to give informed consent
Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Medical University of South Carolina

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Marie Doll

Senior Art Therapist

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Marie Doll, MA

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Medical University of South Carolina

Locations

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Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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00095937

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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