RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07255313

Strengthening Health Literacy in Healthcare Workers Through Mind Body Medicine and Nutrition

Strengthening Psycho-physiological and Psycho-emotional Competencies in Healthcare Workers Through Mind Body Medicine and Nutrition: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Universität Duisburg-Essen

Enrollment

252 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Stress resilience Stress Burnout burnout syndrome

Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial aiming to develop and evaluate a workplace health program to improve stress resilience and mental well-being among healthcare workers at University Medicine Essen using a participatory research design (including a steering committee composed of hospital staff, needs assessment through focus groups, and pilot testing). The intervention combines mind-body medicine techniques, complementary medicine self-care strategies, and psycho-biotic nutrition. If successful, the program will be integrated into routine workplace health management and serve as a model for other healthcare institutions.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Age 18 years and older
Employees of University Medicine Essen
Moderate resilience of ≤ 144 points on the RS-25
Willingness to practice at home and keep a practice diary

Exclusion Criteria5

Insufficient German language skills
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Severe comorbid mental disorders (e.g., substance use disorder, major depression) or other severe comorbid somatic diseases (e.g., oncological disease without remission, severe pre-existing cardiovascular disease, organ failure, other severe neurological disorders)
Planned or ongoing pension application (e.g., disability pension, occupational disability, reduced earning capacity, severe disability)
Concurrent participation in other clinical intervention studies

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSOULFOOD Programme

This arm is a 10-week multimodal program designed to enhance resilience and health competencies. Participants engage in structured weekly intervention sessions lasting 2 hours and homework activities. These sessions are delivered in person, with flexible scheduling to accommodate work schedules. The intervention focuses on mind-body medicine, complementary medicine and nutrition. Core components include psycho-biotic nutrition, movement, relaxation techniques, and complementary self-care techniques. Each week covers a specific theme, such as mindful eating, emotional and stress regulation in the workplace, mindfulness, communication skills and social connections.