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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
131 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-03-06
2024-03-05
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The intervention is broadly informed by affective neuroscience and evolutionary psychology theories with an emphasis on compassion-focused and resource-oriented therapeutic practice. Whilst the intervention draws on diverse influences, it aligns with the principles of Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), an integrative, bio-physiological psychological model underpinned by evolutionary theory.
Intervention elements include psycho-education, individual art making, collaborative group art making, art making in pairs, exploring a range of art materials and techniques (including clay, paint, natural objects and non-traditional mark - making materials), art-based grounding exercises and reflective discussion.
The intervention manual was developed by the study's Chief Investigator with input from a group of three art therapy experts (Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accredited art therapists working in National Health Service (NHS) medical contexts with experience of delivering art therapy - based staff support) and three experts by experience (Health Care professionals with experience of participating in art therapy - based staff support groups at work). Adherence to the intervention will be monitored through two adherence tools (therapist self reported and independent observer).
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Group art therapy
Participants randomised to the intervention group receive the group art therapy intervention shortly after baseline assessment. Adherence to the intervention will be checked via an adherence questionnaire completed by therapist delivering the intervention after each session. In addition, 20% of sessions will be observed by an independent researcher for adherence checking.
Group art therapy
The intervention is a manualised programme of group art therapy based on a bio-psychosocial therapeutic model. The programme is made up of six 60 - 90-minute art therapy group sessions facilitated by an experienced HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered Art Therapists trained in the intervention.
waitlist control group
Participants randomised to the waitlist control group will complete outcomes measures at baseline and at the end of a 6 week waiting period. They will then begin the intervention (1-2 weeks after the intervention group has finished).
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Group art therapy
The intervention is a manualised programme of group art therapy based on a bio-psychosocial therapeutic model. The programme is made up of six 60 - 90-minute art therapy group sessions facilitated by an experienced HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered Art Therapists trained in the intervention.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* 18 years or older
* Willing and able to provide informed consent
* Able to attend the group intervention sessions
* Moderate to severe risk scored on any of the three MBI - HSS subscales or on the PSS 10:
* emotional exhaustion score of ≥17, or
* depersonalization score of ≥7, or
* personal accomplishment score of ≤ 38 or
* perceived stress (≥ 14)
Exclusion Criteria
* Diagnosed with or treated for a serious depressive condition, a personality disorder or psychosis in the past 12 months. (Self-reporting through screening.)
* Attempted suicide or made plans to commit suicide in the past 12 months. (Self-reporting through screening.)
* Individual does not provide direct patient care for Barts Health NHS Trust
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Queen Mary University of London
OTHER
Barts & The London NHS Trust
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Stefan Priebe
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Queen Mary University of London
Locations
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Barts Health NHS Trust
London, , United Kingdom
Countries
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References
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Tjasink, M., G. Soosaipillai (2019) Art therapy to reduce burnout in oncology and palliative care doctors: a pilot study.
Tjasink, M, Stevens, P. (2022). The innovative use of art psychotherapy with NHS clinicians in Jury, H. and Coles, A., 'Art Psychotherapy and Innovation: New Territories, Techniques and Technologies'. Jessica Kingsley, London: 83 - 103.
Maslach, C. et al. (2018). Maslach burnout inventory: manual. [Menlo Park, Calif.], Mind Garden.
Tjasink M, Carr CE, Bassett P, Soosaipillai G, Ougrin D, Priebe S. Art therapy to reduce burnout and mental distress in healthcare professionals in acute hospitals: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Public Health. 2025 Aug 3;3(2):e002251. doi: 10.1136/bmjph-2024-002251. eCollection 2025.
Provided Documents
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Document Type: Informed Consent Form
Other Identifiers
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316097
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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