CompletedNANCT07474766

BurnOutCare: an Online Support Community Led by Mental Health Nurses Aimed at Preventing Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals. A Pilot Study.

Sponsor: Osakidetza

Trial Details

Condition	Burnout, Healthcare Workers, Occupation-related Stress Disorder, Mental Health, Emotional Exhaustion
Intervention	BurnOutCare WhatsApp Online Community
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Participants	31
Est. Completion	10 July 2025
Last Updated	27 Apr 2026

Primary Outcome

Emotional Exhaustion; Perceived Stress

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Active employment within the OSI Barrualde-Galdakao (Osakidetza-Basque Health Service) at the time of the study. * Signed written informed consent prior to enrolment. * Commitment to active participation in the programme over its 9-week duration. * Access to a smartphone and the WhatsApp application Exclusion Criteria: * Non-acceptance of community rules, specifically mutual respect among participants. * Use of the community for purposes unrelated to the programme objectives, such as self-promotion or discussion of topics unrelated to burnout prevention.

Trial Sites

Countries

Spain

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Related Analysis

Completed Pilot Study: WhatsApp-Based Mental Health Intervention Shows Promise for Healthcare Worker Burnout Prevention

A completed Spanish pilot study demonstrates the feasibility of WhatsApp-based mental health support for preventing healthcare worker burnout. The 9-week intervention, led by mental health nurses, delivered structured content to 31 participants across four key modules.

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