The overall aim of this pilot study is to investigate the effect, "feasibility" and experiences of regular massage over 12 months on the mental and physical health of healthcare professionals, as well as the frequency of layoffs, sick leave and reported patient safety risk cases, as well as health economics
A pilot and "feasibility" study with pre-post design. 50 health care professionals from the Medical Clinic, Vrinnevi Hospital in Norrköping are included. The participants perform 10 30 minute sessions of classic Swedish massage during 12 months by a certified masseur. Mental and physical health data is collected using questionnaires, blood and body weight. Data on layoffs, sick leave and patient safety risks are taken from the hospital's data register. Data regarding the participants' experience of receiving massages is collected during interviews.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
25
10 times of 30 minutes Swedish classical Massage will be given monthly during one year. The massage will be give by a cerified masseur
Peter Johansson
Norrköping, Linköpings Universitet, Sweden
Linkoping University
Norrköping, Sweden
Symptoms of Stress
The Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) is a 10-item self-report questionnaire measuring perceived stress during the past month. Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress (i.e., worse outcome).
Time frame: Baseline (start of massage) and 12 months (end of massage)
Symptoms of Anxiety
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) is a 7-item self-report questionnaire assessing anxiety symptoms during the past two weeks. Each item is rated from 0 ("not at all") to 3 ("nearly every day"), giving a total score from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety severity (worse outcome).
Time frame: Baseline (start of massage and 12 months (end of massage).
Sleeping Problems
The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is a 7-item self-report questionnaire assessing the nature, severity, and impact of insomnia during the past two weeks. Scores range from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating more severe insomnia.
Time frame: ISI mean score from baseline (start of massage) to12 months (end of massage).
Symptoms of Depression
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a 9-item self-report questionnaire assessing depressive symptoms during the past two weeks. Scores range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating greater depression severity.
Time frame: PHQ-9 mean score from baseline (start of massage) to 12 months (end of massage).
Health Related Quality of Life
The RAND-36 Health Transition item asks respondents to rate their health compared with one year ago. Scores are transformed to a 0-100 scale. Higher scores indicate better perceived change (better outcome).
Time frame: RAND-36 halth transition from baseline (start of massage) to 12 months (end of massage).
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