A Study Of Resilience And Mental Well-Being Through Breathing Practice For Clinical Care Professionals

Mayo Clinic40 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to assess the immediate and long-term effects of structured breathing on clinical symptoms related to mental health including anxiety, depression, perceived stress, and sleep quality.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Burnout, Healthcare Workers Breathing Exercises

Interventions

Structured BreathingBEHAVIORAL

15, 30, or 36 minute structured breathing sessions based on personal skill level.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 85 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be healthcare professionals at the above-mentioned 4 MCHS sites (Eau Claire, La Crosse, Mankato, Albert Lea). * Must score ≥40 on Copenhagen Burnout Inventory Q1-6. * Participants must be physically fit enough to perform light exercise. * Participants should read and understand English well enough to consent, complete measures, and follow instructions. * Participants must have access to a smartphone or tablet. Exclusion Criteria: * Active primary psychotic disorder or substance use disorder (except nicotine dependence) within the past year. * Severe or unstable medical condition that could interfere with participation or data collection. * Active neurological condition (including seizure disorder, traumatic brain injury, or stroke) that could affect cognitive functioning or brain imaging results. * Chronic lung disease (e.g., COPD, cystic fibrosis) or aneurysm. * Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period

Locations (4)

Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea

Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato

Mankato, Minnesota, United States

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire Clinic

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Assess feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via ease of recruitment

This outcome measure will assess whether the structured breathing-based intervention is feasible among healthcare professionals via ease of recruitment reported by study staff.

Time frame: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months.

Assess feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via retention statistics

This outcome measure will assess the feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals by examining retention rates throughout study duration.

Time frame: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months

Assess feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via mobile app engagement metrics

This outcome measure will assess whether the structured breathing-based intervention is feasible among healthcare professionals by analyzing app usage metrics from participants.

Time frame: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months

Assess feasibility of structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via Feasibility of Intervention Measure

To assess the feasibility of a structured breathing intervention among healthcare professionals using Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM). Feasibility of Intervention Measure is a four-item measure of implementation feasibility with scores ranging from 1-5, with higher scores indicating greater feasibility.

Time frame: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months

Assess appropriateness of structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals

To assess the appropriateness of a structured breathing intervention among healthcare professionals using Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM). Intervention Appropriateness Measure is a four-item measure with a scale of responses from 1-5, with higher scores indicating greater appropriateness.