NCT02010866 · Oregon Health and Science University
Reaching Out to Distressed Medical Residents, Fellows and Faculty
What this study is about
The purpose of this study is to study whether distressed medical residents, fellows, and faculty health professionals benefit from completing online an anonymous and interactive screening of stress, depression, substance use, and suicidal thoughts. The screening and ability to interact online with a clinician anonymously are hypothesized to increase willingness to come for counseling in person.
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The purpose of this study is to study whether distressed medical residents, fellows, and faculty health professionals benefit from completing online an anonymous and interactive screening of stress, depression, substance use, and suicidal thoughts. The screening and ability to interact online with a clinician anonymously are hypothesized to increase willingness to come for counseling in person. Suicide risk factors are expected to be lower once the distressed medical trainee or faculty member receives treatment.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
counseling
in-person counseling through RFWP offered to distressed respondents on the ISP and others who seek counseling (due to other reasons for referral)
Primary outcome measures
ISP levels of distress seen with medical trainees and faculty
Time frame: Time survey is completed by trainee or faculty member at baseline
online, anonymous Interactive Screening Program (ISP) measures stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation--participants fill out survey at different points and may or may not come in for counseling
Demographics of residents and faculty physicians who seek counseling through in house program
Time frame: at enrollment for treatment (intake appointment)
Demographics of residents, faculty at time of intake for counseling at Resident and Faculty Wellness Program
Who responds to treatment--level of distress
Time frame: time of intake (baseline) to participants' end of treatment or 6 months since last seen
% of participants in counseling services through Resident and Faculty Wellness who show change in psychological distress on ACORN from baseline to end of treatment
Who responds to treatment-level of burnout
Time frame: time of intake to participants' end of treatment or 6 months since last seen
participants at Resident and Faculty Wellness Program who show significant decline in burnout on MBI screening items (emotional exhaustion and depersonalization items) from baseline (time of intake) to end of treatment
Who responds to treatment-clinician rating of suicide risk
Time frame: time of intake (baseline) to participants end of treatment or 6 months since last seen
participants of Resident and Faculty Wellness Program who show change in clinician rating of suicide risk during treatment
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- OHSU medical residents, fellows, and full-time School of Medicine faculty
Exclusion criteria
- individuals not meeting the above inclusion criteria
Where
- Portland, Oregon
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What is a clinical trial?
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Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Apr 30, 2024 · Source of record for eligibility and locations