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Reducing Burnout Among Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID-19

Launched by ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTHCARE HAMILTON · Jul 15, 2020

Trial Information

Current as of April 26, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Physician Burnout Covid 19 Public Health Response Stress Depression Virtual Peer Support Platforms Frontline Healthcare Workers

ClinConnect Summary

Physician burnout has come to the forefront of discourse within the medical field due to its significant impact on the wellness and productivity of physicians as well as patient health outcomes. Burnout is defined as physical, mental and emotional exhaustion resulting from persistent exposure to an emotionally demanding trigger, and is comprised of three dimensions: emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP) and lack of personal accomplishment (PA). Residency is a particularly stressful time; the junior physician is tasked with a tremendous responsibility of providing high quality ca...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Physician residents across all medical specialties at McMaster University, McGill University, and Stanford University.
  • Must be able to provide written informed consent
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Residents who are on prolonged leave (\>4 weeks)

About St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is a leading academic health sciences organization dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative research and clinical trials. With a strong commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery, the institution integrates research, education, and community service to enhance the health and well-being of the populations it serves. St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and partners with various stakeholders to facilitate groundbreaking studies in diverse medical fields, fostering a culture of discovery and improving treatment outcomes.

Locations

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Zainab Samaan, MBChB, PhD

Principal Investigator

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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