A study protocol for the modified interactive screening program plus MINDBODYSTRONG© RCT: A mental health resiliency...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Mental Health
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Public Health Interventions

Background:

• Nurses face high rates of depression, anxiety, burnout, and suicidal ideation, exceeding general population statistics.
• Suicide risk is a significant concern within the nursing profession, necessitating targeted interventions.
• Existing mental health resources may not be fully utilized by nurses due to various barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a combined intervention (MINDBODYSTRONG© and Modified Interactive Screening Program - mISP) compared to mISP alone.
• To assess the impact on depression, suicidal ideation, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and burnout in U.S. nurses.
• To determine the intervention's effect on healthy lifestyle beliefs, behaviors, and job satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• A two-arm randomized controlled trial comparing a digitized MINDBODYSTRONG© plus mISP to mISP alone.
• Inclusion of 364 U.S. nurses identified as moderate to high risk for suicide.
• Follow-up data collection at 8 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-intervention.

Main Results:

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Conclusions:

• The combined MINDBODYSTRONG© and mISP intervention has the potential to reduce mental health challenges in nurses.
• Findings could provide nurses with accessible, confidential support to mitigate suicidality, depression, and burnout.
• Successful outcomes may improve nurses' overall well-being, including healthy lifestyle beliefs and behaviors, and job satisfaction.