Evaluation of the CBSM Program Online and in Person to Reduce Caregiver Burnout

NCT ID: NCT06626061

Last Updated: 2025-04-11

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

240 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-05-01

Study Completion Date

2026-12-01

Brief Summary

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Professional burnout is a common syndrome among healthcare workers, impacting both their well-being and the quality of care provided . It is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment.

This multicenter study evaluates the effectiveness of the Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) program in preventing burnout. This intervention, based on cognitive-behavioral techniques, integrates stress management tools and relaxation exercises over eight 2-hour sessions. The study aims to recruit 200 healthcare workers, divided into three groups: in-person intervention, hybrid format (videos + videoconferences), and delayed intervention (in-person/hybrid), across two hospital centers (CHUGA and CHMS). Data will be collected at three time points (M0, M3, M6), with emotional exhaustion (MBI) as the primary outcome, supplemented by measures of individual, relational, and organizational factors.

By comparing different intervention modalities (in-person vs. hybrid, immediate vs. delayed), this research will provide practical recommendations to enhance burnout prevention strategies in the hospital setting.

Detailed Description

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This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) program in preventing burnout, a widespread issue among healthcare professionals. Burnout, particularly characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment, has severe consequences on caregivers' mental and physical health as well as the quality of care provided. In this context, the CBSM program, originally developed for patients, has been modified and adapted specifically to meet the needs of healthcare professionals. It is a multidimensional program combining various techniques such as relaxation, cognitive and emotional management, coping strategies and enhancement of social support and assertiveness. Numerous previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of CBSM in reducing stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, as well as in improving the long-term quality of life of participants.

The current project plans to form 12 groups of 10 people, split between the two institutions, with two intervention modalities: in-person group sessions and a hybrid format. The latter includes podcasts and three virtual sessions (at the beginning, middle, and end of the program). Participants, whether medical or non-medical staff, will complete standardized questionnaires before the intervention begins (M0), at the end of the intervention (M3), and six months later (M6). Data collection will take place from May 2025 to December 2026, with the last inclusion scheduled for October 2026.

All data will be collected via questionnaires:

* The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), which will assess the three dimensions of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment.
* The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), which will measure the participants' perceived stress levels.
* The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), which will evaluate symptoms of anxiety and depression among participants.
* The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL), which will assess participants' professional quality of life.
* The Ruminative Response Scale (RRS), which will evaluate participants' tendencies toward rumination.
* The Coping Flexibility Scale-Revised (CFS-R), which will measure individuals' ability to evaluate the effectiveness of their coping strategies and to replace them when they are not effective.
* A questionnaire on program satisfaction and adherence.
* Sociodemographic data (age, gender, years of experience in the profession) to identify variations in the effectiveness of the intervention based on caregivers' profiles.
* Questions regarding perceptions of working conditions.
* One item measuring sleep quality.
* Two items measuring social support at work and outside of work.

The expected outcomes of this study aim to enrich the scientific literature on burnout prevention and stress management in healthcare professionals, providing recommendations on best practices to be disseminated across healthcare institutions. The results will also be used to develop continuing education programs designed to strengthen healthcare professionals psychosocial skills.

Conditions

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Burnout, Caregiver

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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CBSM Intervention in In-Person Group Format

* 8 CBSM sessions
* The sessions will take place in a group setting, face-to-face, within the institution.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cognitive Behavioral Stress management in in person group Format

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The CBSM sessions will be delivered to participants in groups of ten, totaling eight sessions, each focused on a specific theme related to stress management. All participants will attend the complete sessions in person.

Hybrid CBSM Intervention

* 8 CBSM sessions
* This format combines podcasts to listen to, along with three online sessions via video conferencing (at the beginning, middle, and end of the program).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cognitive Behavioral Stress management Hybrid Format

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The CBSM (hybrid) sessions will be offered to participants online, including a total of eight video modules, each dedicated to a specific theme related to stress management. Participants will also have access to three interactive virtual sessions, summary sheets in PDF format, and audio recordings for relaxation.

Delayed CBSM Intervention

Participants will participate in the program at a delayed time to form a control group.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Cognitive Behavioral Stress management in in person group Format

The CBSM sessions will be delivered to participants in groups of ten, totaling eight sessions, each focused on a specific theme related to stress management. All participants will attend the complete sessions in person.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive Behavioral Stress management Hybrid Format

The CBSM (hybrid) sessions will be offered to participants online, including a total of eight video modules, each dedicated to a specific theme related to stress management. Participants will also have access to three interactive virtual sessions, summary sheets in PDF format, and audio recordings for relaxation.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Be a healthcare professional.
* Be a volunteer.
* Work at CHUGA or CHMS.
* Be available to attend program sessions (in-person or hybrid).

Exclusion Criteria

* Protected persons (articles L1121-5 to L1121-8 of the Public Health Code), except for pregnant women for whom a benefit is expected in relation to a foreseeable minor risk for the pregnant woman or the unborn child.
* Students in health-related fields.
* Individuals with difficulties in understanding the French language.
Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Fondation de France

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University Hospital, Grenoble

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Aurélie Gauchet, Professor

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Université Savoie Mont Blanc

Nour Chiboub, doctoral student

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Université Savoie Mont Blanc

Anne-Sophie Wasmer, Doctor

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Centre Hospitalier Métropole Savoie (Chambéry)

Véronique Bollongeat, Doctor

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes

Jean-Luc Bosson, Professor

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes

Locations

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Centre Hospitalier Métropole Savoie (CHMS)

Chambéry, France, France

Site Status

Centre hospitalier Grenoble Alpes (CHUGA)

Grenoble, France, France

Site Status

Countries

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France

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Other Identifiers

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2024-A01832-45

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

38RC24.0301

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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