Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this project is to improve understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and their effect on mental well-being among intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, as well as to pilot test a novel treatment for PTSD among ICU nurses. ICU nurses are at high risk of developing PTSD due to regular and ongoing exposure to death and tragedy. This study will lead to improvements in understanding of the prevalence of PTSD and associated factors among nursing staff, as well as the preliminary effects of an intervention to ameliorate it.

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:

All registered nurses employed in an intensive care unit at Mayo Clinic Florida will be eligible to participate in phase.
To participate in phase 2, the nurse must report high PTSD symptoms, as determined by a PCL-5 score of > 32 in phase 1.

Exclusion Criteria:

Registered nurses not employed in intensive care unit at Mayo Clinic Florida.

Eligibility last updated 12/29/22. 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 Heidi Lindroth, Ph.D., R.N.	Closed for enrollment	Contact information: Katharine Sheffield M.A., CCRP Sheffield.Katharine@mayo.edu
Jacksonville, Fla. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Cindy Tofthagen, Ph.D., R.N.	Closed for enrollment	Contact information: Katharine Sheffield M.A., CCRP Sheffield.Katharine@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Heidi Lindroth, Ph.D., R.N.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Katharine Sheffield M.A., CCRP

Sheffield.Katharine@mayo.edu

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Cindy Tofthagen, Ph.D., R.N.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Katharine Sheffield M.A., CCRP

Sheffield.Katharine@mayo.edu

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