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Smartwatches as Part of the Solution for Physician Well-Being

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine if wearing a Smartwatch and having access to its physiological data (e.g., sleep, step count, activity, breathing reminders) improves well-being, and if so which well-being dimensions. Additionaly, to determine whether continuous physiological measures (measured from Smartwatches) contain a ‘signal’ that predicts physician well-being, and if so in which dimensions.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:  

  • Physician (residents/fellows or practicing faculty physician) employed by the University of Colorado School of Medicine or Mayo Clinic with no anticipated departure within 18 months of enrollment.
  • Physicians must be employed full-time or part-time (at 60% FTE or higher) and have an Android or iOS smart phone.  

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not in the age range.
  • Not a physician employed by the University of Colorado School of Medicine or Mayo Clinic.
  • Does not own an Android or iOS smart phone. Non-reading subjects.
  • Residents/fellows in their last final year of their respective training program.

Eligibility last updated 6/22/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Colin West, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Donna Lawson CCRP

(507) 255-7975

gimresearchstudies@mayo.edu

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