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NCT04347811 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Use of Death Cafes to Prevent Burnout in ICU Healthcare Employees
A NA study of Depression and Anxiety, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 340
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
NCT04347811: Completed NA study of Depression and Anxiety, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine.
NCT04347811 is a NA study of Depression and Anxiety that has completed, run by Tulane University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 340 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower). The trial reports 4 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04347811, a NA study of Depression and Anxiety, has completed, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 340 participants
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
Study Summary
Burnout affects a significant number of healthcare employees and leads to worsened mental health, increased job turnover, and patient safety events. Those caring for critically ill patients may be especially susceptible due to high patient mortality, long hours, and regular encounters with traumatic and ethical issues. Preliminary studies suggest that debriefing opportunities may reduce burnout through reflection on distressing patient events, enhancement of social support, and interprofessional collaboration. Death Cafés are a specific form of debriefing that focus on discussing death, dying, loss, and illness. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether biweekly Death Cafe group debriefing sessions can prevent burnout in ICU physicians and staff.
Primary Outcome
This is a validated 22-item, self-reported questionnaire that asks respondents to indicate on a 7 point Likert scale the frequency of certain feelings related to their job. Presence of burnout is defined by high values of depersonalization and emotional exhaustion with low values for personal accomplishment. Changes in mean scores between groups and within groups over time will be assessed.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Death Cafe
Study Locations (4)
Louisiana
- Tulane Medical Center - New Orleans
- University Medical Center - New Orleans
- Children's Hospital New Orleans - New Orleans
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 340 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-07-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-12-26 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04347811 record still lists
NCT04347811 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 340 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower).
The record links to 5 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Death Cafe is the first listed.
NCT04347811 reports a single indexed study location in Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04347811 about?
NCT04347811 is a clinical study titled "Use of Death Cafes to Prevent Burnout in ICU Healthcare Employees". Burnout affects a significant number of healthcare employees and leads to worsened mental health, increased job turnover, and patient safety events. Those caring for critically ill patients may be especially susceptible due to high patient mortality, long hours, and regular encounters with traumatic...
What is the current status of trial NCT04347811?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 340 participants. The study started on 2020-07-20. Estimated completion is 2022-12-26.
What conditions does trial NCT04347811 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Burnout, Professional, Burnout, Burnout, Psychological.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04347811?
The interventions under investigation include: Death Cafe (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04347811?
This trial is sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine, which has 16 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04347811 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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