Compassion FatigueNCT03070249
Compassion Fatigue in ED Providers
An observational study of Compassion Fatigue, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study will assess compassion fatigue among healthcare providers in a single emergency department (ED) using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Compassion Fatigue
- What is being tested?
- Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 13 Apr 2017to 10 Oct 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population is health care providers working in the emergency department.
Who may be able to join
- Currently employed as a health care provider in the emergency department. All eligible individuals will be 18 years and older.
Who cannot join
- Individuals that are not currently employed in the emergency department
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Compassion Fatigue Among Emergency Department Healthcare Providers
This study will assess compassion fatigue among healthcare providers in a single emergency department (ED) using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale.
- Conditions
- Compassion Fatigue
- Being tested
- Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale
- Keywords
- Emergency Department
- Medical subject headings
- Compassion Fatigue, Emergencies
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scaleBehavioural
COMPASSION SATISFACTION AND COMPASSION FATIGUE (PROQOL) measures how compassion for those who are cared for can affect providers in positive and negative ways. Questions about experiences, both positive and negative, as a provider reflecting the frequency experiences within the last 30 days. 1=Never 2=Rarely 3=Sometimes 4=Often 5=Very Often
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Healthcare Providers | This study will assess compassion fatigue among healthcare providers in a single emergency department (ED) using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale. Receives: Behavioral: Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Assess Compassion Fatigue as precursory research
Professional Quality of Life Scale survey (PROQOL) assesses compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. 1=Never 2=Rarely 3=Sometimes 4=Often 5=Very Often
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Mar 2017
- Study start13 Apr 2017
- Primary completion25 Apr 2017
- Study completion10 Oct 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Compassion FatigueStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of FloridaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Florida
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Marie-Carmelle Elie, MD, Principal investigator, University of Florida
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03070249
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB201602339
- Status last verified
- Oct 2017
- First submitted
- 28 Feb 2017
- Last updated
- 24 Oct 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Oct 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Compassion Fatigue Among Emergency Department Healthcare Providers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03070249
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB201602339
- Conditions
- Compassion Fatigue
- Keywords
- Emergency Department
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of FloridaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 13 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Oct 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Mar 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will assess compassion fatigue among healthcare providers in a single emergency department (ED) using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Healthcare Providers | – | Behavioral: Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scaleThis study will assess compassion fatigue among healthcare providers in a single emergency department (ED) using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population is health care providers working in the emergency department.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Currently employed as a health care provider in the emergency department. All eligible individuals will be 18 years and older.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals that are not currently employed in the emergency department
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scaleCOMPASSION SATISFACTION AND COMPASSION FATIGUE (PROQOL) measures how compassion for those who are cared for can affect providers in positive and negative ways. Questions about experiences, both positive and negative, as a provider reflecting the frequency experiences within the last 30 days. 1=Never 2=Rarely 3=Sometimes 4=Often 5=Very Often | Behavioural | Emergency Department Healthcare Providers |
Primary outcome
Assess Compassion Fatigue as precursory research
Time frame: Baseline
Professional Quality of Life Scale survey (PROQOL) assesses compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. 1=Never 2=Rarely 3=Sometimes 4=Often 5=Very Often
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Oct 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Marie-Carmelle Elie, MD principal investigator
University of Florida
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Compassion Fatigue, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Oct 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Assess Compassion Fatigue as precursory research (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Oct 2017.