An internet-based compassion course for healthcare professionals: Rationale and protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe stress is one of the most common causes of sick leave in Sweden. Previous research has shown that compassion interventions for healthcare professionals can decrease work-related stress through the introduction of self-care, self-awareness, and emotion regulation abilities when experiencing difficult situations. Internet-based stress management interventions have hitherto shown promising results in reducing stress. However, further research is needed to examine the effectiveness of internet-based compassion interventions for healthcare professionals.

Objective

In the present study protocol, a randomised controlled trial is described, aiming to examine the effects of an internet-based compassion course for healthcare professionals on work-related stress and s

SUBMITTER: Bratt AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9136314 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature