Brief Mobile App-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Indonesian Senior High School Teachers: Protocol for a Pilot...

Area of Science:

• Mental Health
• Digital Health
• Psychology

Background:

• COVID-19 pandemic heightened anxiety in Indonesian teachers.
• Limited mental health services in Indonesia necessitate accessible interventions.
• Smartphone apps offer a feasible solution for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

• Evaluate the feasibility of a brief mindfulness-based mobile app (BM-MA) for anxious Indonesian teachers.
• Examine BM-MA's effects on anxiety, stress, life satisfaction, self-efficacy, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
• Assess the app's potential for widespread adoption in teacher mental health support.

Main Methods:

• Feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) following SPIRIT 2013 guidelines.
• 60 teachers randomly assigned to BM-MA or wait-list control.
• 3-week intervention with daily 10-20 min app use; assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and 1-month follow-up.

Main Results:

• Pilot RCT conducted January-March 2024; data analysis March-May 2024.
• Full results are expected in December 2024.
• Trial registered with Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300068085).

Conclusions:

• The study aims to establish the feasibility and efficacy of the BM-MA.
• Assesses the digital intervention's potential for broad implementation.
• Aims to provide a scalable solution for teacher mental well-being.