Be Well at Work-Plus: A Depression and Physical Activity Intervention for Hospital Service Workers (Aim 3)

Launched by SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · May 30, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Be Well at Work-Plus" trial is studying a special program designed to help hospital service workers who are dealing with depression and may not get enough physical activity. This program will offer support through various methods such as therapy focused on work-related issues, coaching, and text message reminders to help improve mood and encourage physical activity. The goal is to understand how this tailored approach can help workers feel better and perform their jobs more effectively.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be at least 18 years old and work part-time or full-time in low-wage jobs within the Environmental Services or Food & Nutrition Services Departments of the hospital. They should also have mild to moderate symptoms of depression and some difficulty in their work performance. Participants will need a cell phone that can receive text messages and should be comfortable communicating in English or Spanish. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable support for those who may be struggling in their work and personal lives.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • part-time or full-time employment (at least 20 hours per week);
• • ≥18 years old;
• • employed in low-wage-earning jobs in the Environmental Services or Food \& Nutrition Services Departments;
• • presence of depression symptoms as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 item version; individuals who score ≥5 (indicating mild depression symptoms or higher) will be eligible;
• • presence of impairment in work functioning, as measured by the Work Limitations Questionnaire; individuals who score ≥5% (indicating mild work productivity loss) will be eligible;
• • possession of a cell phone with ability to receive text-messages;
• • Fluent in either English or Spanish.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • plan to leave Scripps employment in \<6 months;
• • severe mental illness or substance use condition (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, active alcohol use disorder)