NCT07127809

Mindfulness-Based Intervention Targeting Psychological Capital to Reduce Job Burnout Among Nurses

A Multilevel Study on the Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Targeting Psychological Capital on Job Burnout Among Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 124 (actual)
• Sponsor: Taizhou Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 22 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a mindfulness-based intervention can reduce job burnout and enhance psychological capital among hospital nurses. The study will involve female nurses aged 22-50 working in four tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, China. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can mindfulness practice improve nurses' psychological capital (as measured by the Psychological Capital Questionnaire, PCQ-24)? Can it reduce job burnout (as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey, MBI-GS)? Is there a sustained effect over time (2 and 4 months post-intervention)? Researchers will compare the intervention group (mindfulness practice) with a control group (routine work, no additional intervention) to see if mindfulness leads to measurable improvements in psychological well-being and burnout symptoms. Participants will: Complete online questionnaires at baseline,and at 2 and 4 month follow-ups. Engage in a structured mindfulness practice program delivered via a mobile app (intervention group only). Continue their routine work responsibilities throughout the study period. This study also explores the influence of multilevel psychological capital-at the individual, organizational, and family levels-on nurse burnout, aiming to develop an evidence-based, scalable approach to address nurse mental health in high-stress healthcare environments.

Detailed description

This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention in reducing job burnout among nurses by enhancing their psychological capital. The study adopts a multilevel perspective, examining how individual, organizational (nurse managers), and family (relatives) psychological capital influence nurse burnout. A total of 1030 participants-including nurses, head nurses, and family members-will complete baseline assessments. Among them, 124 nurses with moderate to high burnout levels will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness intervention group or a control group. The intervention will be delivered via a mobile app and integrated into nurses' daily routines. Outcomes will be measured at multiple time points using validated tools: Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24), Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS), and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). This study will explore both immediate and long-term intervention effects and aims to develop a scalable model for burnout prevention among healthcare professionals.

Conditions

• Burnout
• Psychological Capital
• Mental Health
• Mindfulness-based Intervention

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Mindfulness Practice	Participants in this group will engage in a structured mindfulness practice program delivered via a custom-developed mobile app. The intervention includes guided mindfulness exercises such as meditation, breathing techniques, and body awareness, designed to be practiced daily alongside routine nursing duties. The program aims to enhance psychological capital and reduce job burnout symptoms over a 40-day intervention period, with follow-up assessments at 2 and 4 months post-intervention.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-05-01
• Primary completion: 2025-05-31
• Completion: 2025-09-25
• First posted: 2025-08-17
• Last updated: 2025-10-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China