The WISER Study: Web Based Methods for Enhancing Resilience

Launched by DUKE UNIVERSITY · Nov 23, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

The WISER Study is a research project aimed at understanding if web-based tools can help improve well-being and reduce feelings of burnout. Participants will engage in activities that encourage positive thinking, such as reflecting on good experiences or writing letters of gratitude. The entire study takes place online, and participants will receive reminders via email or text to complete these activities. Researchers will check in with participants using brief surveys before they start, and again at various points over the next year, to see how these tools affect their stress, depression, and overall mental health.

To join the study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have some basic computer skills. While the study is particularly targeting healthcare workers, anyone over 18 can participate. It's important to note that there are no direct benefits guaranteed from taking part in this study, but you might experience some improvements in your well-being. The risks are minimal, but some people might feel a bit emotional when reflecting on their experiences with burnout.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults 18 and over are considered eligible for the study. A sub-sample will include employees (including but not limited to frontline caregivers, support staff and management) of the Duke University Health System, as well as external health systems. All participants will be invited to participate in one or more of the online tools. The investigators will allow the participation of any clinical areas/healthcare worker groups whose leaders express interest in building resilience. The investigators are targeting healthcare workers for recruitment in the study, but adults 18+ are eligible to participate in any of these tools. Identification as a healthcare worker or not is part of data collection in every tool.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Adults who are not proficient in English, do not have basic computer skills, or who have prohibitive vision or hearing disabilities will be excluded from this study as they will be incapable of full participation in the intervention and/or the survey process.

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