The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Practices in the Recovery of Burnout (Muupu)

December 1, 2015 updated by: University of Jyvaskyla
The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of intervention based on mindfulness and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT) in the recovery from job burnout. The 8-week intervention is delivered using jointly face-to-face group meetings and web-based program. The study hypothesizes that the Muupu-program is more effective than the normal practices when promoting work well-being in Finland. The participants are recruited from Finland.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Mindfulness-ACT-based interventions aren't widely used in Finnish work health care a the moment. This study examines the possibility of using this kind of intervention for reducing job burnout and stress and also promoting well-being at work. Muupu-program is standardized and can be administered in varying settings. If intervention is effective, it can have an impact on Finnish practices when treating job burnout and work-related stress.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Finland
      • Jyväskylä, Finland, 40014
        • University of Jyväskylä, Department of Psychology

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

25 years to 60 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Currently working
  • Daily internet connection available
  • Belongs to the group of most exhausted workers in Finland (BBI cut-off is set on the top 25%)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No psychological or somatic conditions or other practical reasons that hinder the possibility to participate to the program
  • Acute medicine changes
  • Regular psychotherapy
  • Not willing to inform employer and/or work health care of participation to the study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: Mindfulness-ACT-intervention
Group meetings face-to-face and web-based program using principles of mindfulness and ACT.
Behavioral: Mindfulness-ACT-intervention
Half of the participants (n=109) is assigned to intervention group. The intervention is based on Mindfulness-program presented by Williams & Penman (2011) and on principles of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT). It aims to increase mindfulness skills and psychological flexibility through different exercises that are developed for improving skills of being present, dealing with thoughts and feelings as well as support clarifying individual values and value-based actions. The basic principles are presented in weekly small group meetings. Participants are guided to deepen their experiences through exercises and information that is provided via specific web-site.
EXPERIMENTAL: Control
Control group, no intervention.
Behavioral: No intervention
Half of the participants (n=109) don't get any special treatment. However the present study explores what kind of support they have had during the program.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Bergen Burnout Indicator (BBI)
Time Frame: Change from baseline burnout at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Change from baseline burnout at 2, 6 and 12 months
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Time Frame: Change from baseline stress at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Change from baseline stress at 2, 6 and 12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)
Time Frame: Change from baseline mindfulness at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Change from baseline mindfulness at 2, 6 and 12 months
Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II)
Time Frame: Change from baseline psychological flexibility at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Change from baseline psychological flexibility at 2, 6 and 12 months
Automatic Thought Questionnaire (ATQ)
Time Frame: Change from baseline automatic thoughts at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Change from baseline automatic thoughts at 2, 6 and 12 months

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES)
Time Frame: Change from baseline work engagement at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Change from baseline work engagement at 2, 6 and 12 months
Working conditions questionnaires used in Finlad
Time Frame: Change from baseline working conditions at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Change from baseline working conditions at 2, 6 and 12 months
Depression, Anxiety and Stress Questionnaire (DASS)
Time Frame: Change from baseline depression, anxiety and sress at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Change from baseline depression, anxiety and sress at 2, 6 and 12 months
Psychological Well-being (by Ryff)
Time Frame: Change from baseline psychological well-being at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Change from baseline psychological well-being at 2, 6 and 12 months
Life Situation Questionnaire (LSQ, by Pulkkinen)
Time Frame: Change from baseline life situation at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Change from baseline life situation at 2, 6 and 12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of Jyvaskyla

Collaborators

Finnish Social Insurance Institution

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Anne M Puolakanaho, PhD, University of Jyväskylä, Department of Psychology
  • Principal Investigator: Raimo Lappalainen, PhD, University of Jyväskylä, Department of Psychology

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2013

Primary Completion (ANTICIPATED)

February 1, 2016

Study Completion (ANTICIPATED)

February 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 29, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2013

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

August 9, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

December 3, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 1, 2015

Last Verified

December 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 21000021201

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