Mental Health IssueNCT05812313
Educators and Young People's Mental Health
An observational study of Mental Health Issue and Adolescent Development, run by Manuel Stadtmann at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
The aim of the present study is to assess the current state of mental health of educators and young persons at the education centre for health and care professions in St. Gallen (BZGS) by conducting screening instruments. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 14 to 64 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Mental Health Issue, Adolescent Development, Mental Health Wellness 1
- How many people
- 2,950 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- 26 Jan 2023to 1 May 2025
- 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 14 to 64 years
- All sexes
- Child, Adult
Study population: Sample of trainees in the health and social professions. Healthcare Assistant, Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (FAGE), Certified Social Care Worker, Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Specialisation in people with disabilities (FABB), Certified Social Care Worker, Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Specialisation in children (FABK), Medical Practice Assistant (MPA), Dental assistant (DA), Health and Social Assistant (AGS), Registered Nurse (HF), Biomedical Analyst (BMA), Registered Operation Room Technician, Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (OT). Sample of educators who teach in the aforementioned professions. No limitations are to be made regarding age, professional experience or duration of training.
Who may be able to join
- All trainees at the centre
Who cannot join
- under age of 14
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Switzerland1 site
Competence Center for Mental Health
Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, 9001
About this study
Official title: Educators and Young People's Mental Health During Their Vocational Education in the Health and Care Professions - a Cross-Sequential Observational Study
The aim of the present study is to assess the current state of mental health of educators and young persons at the education centre for health and care professions in St. Gallen (BZGS) by conducting screening instruments. Furthermore, the investigators aim to identify risk and protective factors for the mental health of vocational trainees in health and care professions.
These results are both essential for further research and educational practice. Moreover, results may maximise the chances of creating in future meaningful intervention for young persons in this specific setting.
Read the detailed description
Background:
Young person's undergoing training in the health or social services sector are confronted with issues such as dying, illness and severe personal tragedies while they are still in the process of their own development. This can have serious effects on their mental health. During this time, vocational school is a central part of young persons' lives. The YouCoMent project will initiate a sustainable promotion and maintenance of mental health and thus preventively counteract the development of mental health conditions.
In order to meet the special challenges of vocational schools in the health sector, this study pursues the following objectives:
To assess the current state of mental health of young persons at the educational centre.
To identify individual risk and protective factors for the mental health of young persons.
Methods:
This study is the first part of the YouCoMent project, which will be carried out at the education centre for health and care professions in St. Gallen (BZGS), Switzerland between 2023 and 2026.It has approx. 150 educators. The number of trainees in basic training is about 2800.
Every person will be asked through the BZGS internal E-Mail distribution lists to participate. Beforehand, between 20 and 24 January 2023. Data collection will be conducted on T1: 26 January 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025. Participation in the study is voluntary. The data collection is going to be carried out using a self-administered online questionnaire. Data collection will be conducted in anonymous form.
The quantitative data will be analysed using descriptive and, where appropriate, exploratory statistics, as well as analysed with statistical software (SPSS). The statistical analyses are carried out by researchers at the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland in St. Gallen.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Issue, Adolescent Development, Mental Health Wellness 1, Mental Health Wellness 2, Mental Disorder in Adolescence, Social Stigma
- Keywords
- adolescent, health promotion, mental health, schools, health literacy, cross sectional, educators, vocational education, health care profession, social care professions
- Medical subject headings
- Social Stigma, Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| vocational trainees in health and care professions | Not described | |
| vocational educators in health and care professions. | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from Baseline Patient Health Questionnaire at 2 years
Self-assessment instrument for the screening of the most common mental condition.
Somatoform Disorder if >3 of 1a-m bother the patient "a lot". Major Depressive Syndrome if 2a or b and >5 of 2a-i are at least "More than half the days" Other Depressive Syndrome if 2a or b and >4 of 2a-i are at least "More than half the days" Panic Syndrome if 3a-d are "YES" and >4 of 4a-k are "YES" Other Anxiety Syndrome if 5a and >3 of 5b-g are "More than half the days" Bulimia Nervosa if 6a,b, and c and 8 are "YES" Binge Eating Disorder the same but 8 is either "NO" or left blank Alcohol abuse if any of 10a-e are "YES"
Depression Severity. Total score for 9 items ranges from 0 to 27. Higher values indicate higher depressive symptom burden.
Somatic Symptom Severity. Total score for 15 items ranges from 0 to 30. Higher values indicate higher somatic symptom burden.
Stress. Total score for 10 items ranges from 0 - 20. Higher values indicate higher stress.
Measured: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Secondary outcomes (9)
Change from Baseline Self-Efficacy Scale at 2 years
The scales can be used to record convictions of subjective controllability or competence expectations in different demanding situations, namely for school and general life. The individual test score is obtained by adding up all ten items resulting in a score between 10 and 40. High values indicate a high general self-efficacy expectation.
Measured: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 at 2 years
A generic assessment instrument for health and disability. The six domain scores are summed and converted into a summary score, which assumes a score between 0 and 100 (where 0 = no disability; 100 = full disability).
Measured: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline Stress- and Coping-Inventory at 2 years
The Stress- and Coping-Inventory is a scientific questionnaire used to determine the current perceived stress and stress symptoms as well as to assess how people cope with stress with the help of coping strategies. It comprises 10 scales with 54 items The current perceived stress is measured with 3 scales consisting of 7 items each, ranging from 1 = not stressed to 7 = very stressed. With a range of 7 - 49, higher values indicate higher stress. The scale with the current total stress is the sum of the three stress scales. With a range of 21 - 147, higher values indicate higher stress.
The physical and psychological stress symptoms are measured with 13 items from 1 = strongly disagree to 4 = strongly agree. With a range of 13 - 52, higher values indicate higher stress.
Coping strategies are assessed with 5 scales of 4 items each, ranging from 1 = strongly disagree to 4 strongly agree. With a range of 4 - 16. Higher values indicate more effective stress coping.
Measured: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline World Health Organization - assessment of self-rated health status at 2 years
One question assessing self-rated health status, formulated as "In general, how would you rate your health today," with the possible choices being "very good" (1), "good" (2), "moderate" (3), "bad" (4) or "very bad" (5)
Measured: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline World Health Organization - current use of mental health services at 2 years
One question assessing current use of mental health services, formulated as "Have you been in treatment for a mental health condition in the last 12 months?" 1 = yes, 2 = no
Measured: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline World Health Organization - perceived need for mental health services at 2 years
One question assessing perceived need for mental health services, formulated as "During the past 12 months, have you thought you might need help for psychological problems, your emotional problems, or alcohol or drug use?" 1 = yes, 2 = no
Measured: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline Community-Attitude-toward-the-Mental-Ill (CAMI)-Inventory at 2 years
The Community Attitude to Mental Illness Inventory (CAMI) assess a respondent's attitude toward mental illness. With 40 Likert-scaled items (1 = Strongly agree - 5 = Strongly disagree) resulting in 4 dimensions (exclusion, integration, benevolence, social control). High scores on the subscales integration (10 items) and benevolence (10 items) reflect positive attitudes like support and tolerance, whereas high scores on the sub-dimensions exclusion (10 items) and social control (10 items) indicate stigmatizing attitudes.
Measured: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline Sentiments, Attitudes and Concerns about Inclusive Education - Revised at 2 years
The instrument assesses views and concerns about inclusive education with the scales (1) Negative attitudes towards impairment, (2) Positive attitudes towards inclusive education, (3) Concerns about the concrete implementation of inclusive education consisting of each 5 items (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree) With a range of 3 - 15. Higher values indicate more positive attitudes.
Measured: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline Teacher Effectiveness in Inclusive Education at 2 years
The instrument assesses subjective effectiveness in inclusive education with the scales (1) Efficacy to use inclusive instructions (2) Efficacy in collaboration and (3) Efficacy in managing behaviour consisting of each 6 items (1 = strongly disagree to 6 = strongly agree). With a range of 3 - 18. Higher values indicate higher subjective efficacy for inclusive education.
Measured: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Apr 2023
- Study start26 Jan 2023
- Primary completion28 Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion1 May 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mental Health IssueStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 2,950 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Manuel Stadtmann
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Berufs- und Weiterbildungszentrum für Gesundheits- und Sozialberufe St.Gallen (BZGS)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Manuel Stadtmann, St.Gallen University of Applied Sciences
- Investigators
- Manuel P. Stadtmann, Prof. Dr., Principal investigator, Competence Center for Mental Health - Eastern Switzerland
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05812313
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- youcoment_0001
- Status last verified
- Apr 2023
- First submitted
- 16 Feb 2023
- Last updated
- 13 Apr 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Apr 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Educators and Young People's Mental Health During Their Vocational Education in the Health and Care Professions - a Cross-Sequential Observational Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05812313
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- youcoment_0001
- Conditions
- Mental Health Issue, Adolescent Development, Mental Health Wellness 1, Mental Health Wellness 2, Mental Disorder in Adolescence, Social Stigma
- Keywords
- adolescent, health promotion, mental health, schools, health literacy, cross sectional, educators, vocational education
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 2,950 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Manuel StadtmannUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Berufs- und Weiterbildungszentrum für Gesundheits- und Sozialberufe St.Gallen (BZGS)
- Study start
- 26 Jan 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Apr 2023 (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.
The aim of the present study is to assess the current state of mental health of educators and young persons at the education centre for health and care professions in St. Gallen (BZGS) by conducting screening instruments. Furthermore, the investigators aim to identify risk and protective factors for the mental health of vocational trainees in health and care professions.
These results are both essential for further research and educational practice. Moreover, results may maximise the chances of creating in future meaningful intervention for young persons in this specific setting.
Detailed description
Background:
Young person's undergoing training in the health or social services sector are confronted with issues such as dying, illness and severe personal tragedies while they are still in the process of their own development. This can have serious effects on their mental health. During this time, vocational school is a central part of young persons' lives. The YouCoMent project will initiate a sustainable promotion and maintenance of mental health and thus preventively counteract the development of mental health conditions.
In order to meet the special challenges of vocational schools in the health sector, this study pursues the following objectives:
To assess the current state of mental health of young persons at the educational centre.
To identify individual risk and protective factors for the mental health of young persons.
Methods:
This study is the first part of the YouCoMent project, which will be carried out at the education centre for health and care professions in St. Gallen (BZGS), Switzerland between 2023 and 2026.It has approx. 150 educators. The number of trainees in basic training is about 2800.
Every person will be asked through the BZGS internal E-Mail distribution lists to participate. Beforehand, between 20 and 24 January 2023. Data collection will be conducted on T1: 26 January 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025. Participation in the study is voluntary. The data collection is going to be carried out using a self-administered online questionnaire. Data collection will be conducted in anonymous form.
The quantitative data will be analysed using descriptive and, where appropriate, exploratory statistics, as well as analysed with statistical software (SPSS). The statistical analyses are carried out by researchers at the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland in St. Gallen.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| vocational trainees in health and care professions | – | – |
| vocational educators in health and care professions. | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 14 to 64 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Sample of trainees in the health and social professions. Healthcare Assistant, Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (FAGE), Certified Social Care Worker, Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Specialisation in people with disabilities (FABB), Certified Social Care Worker, Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Specialisation in children (FABK), Medical Practice Assistant (MPA), Dental assistant (DA), Health and Social Assistant (AGS), Registered Nurse (HF), Biomedical Analyst (BMA), Registered Operation Room Technician, Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (OT). Sample of educators who teach in the aforementioned professions. No limitations are to be made regarding age, professional experience or duration of training.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All trainees at the centre
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- under age of 14
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Change from Baseline Patient Health Questionnaire at 2 years
Time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Self-assessment instrument for the screening of the most common mental condition. Somatoform Disorder if >3 of 1a-m bother the patient "a lot". Major Depressive Syndrome if 2a or b and >5 of 2a-i are at least "More than half the days" Other Depressive Syndrome if 2a or b and >4 of 2a-i are at least "More than half the days" Panic Syndrome if 3a-d are "YES" and >4 of 4a-k are "YES" Other Anxiety Syndrome if 5a and >3 of 5b-g are "More than half the days" Bulimia Nervosa if 6a,b, and c and 8 are "YES" Binge Eating Disorder the same but 8 is either "NO" or left blank Alcohol abuse if any of 10a-e are "YES" Depression Severity. Total score for 9 items ranges from 0 to 27. Higher values indicate higher depressive symptom burden. Somatic Symptom Severity. Total score for 15 items ranges from 0 to 30. Higher values indicate higher somatic symptom burden. Stress. Total score for 10 items ranges from 0 - 20. Higher values indicate higher stress.
9 secondary outcomes
Change from Baseline Self-Efficacy Scale at 2 years
Time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 at 2 years
Time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline Stress- and Coping-Inventory at 2 years
Time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline World Health Organization - assessment of self-rated health status at 2 years
Time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline World Health Organization - current use of mental health services at 2 years
Time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline World Health Organization - perceived need for mental health services at 2 years
Time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline Community-Attitude-toward-the-Mental-Ill (CAMI)-Inventory at 2 years
Time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline Sentiments, Attitudes and Concerns about Inclusive Education - Revised at 2 years
Time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Change from Baseline Teacher Effectiveness in Inclusive Education at 2 years
Time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Apr 2023.
- Project homepageLink provided by the sponsor.
- 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.
Manuel P. Stadtmann, Prof. Dr. principal investigator
Competence Center for Mental Health - Eastern Switzerland
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 Mental Health Issue and Adolescent Development, run by Manuel Stadtmann at 1 site in Switzerland.
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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Apr 2023. 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 Switzerland. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Change from Baseline Patient Health Questionnaire at 2 years (time frame: T1: 20. January - 28. of February 2023 and T2: 24 January 2025 - 28. of February 2025). 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 13 Apr 2023.