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Strengthening Health Literacy in Healthcare Workers Through Mind Body Medicine and Nutrition
Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen
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.
Official title: Strengthening Psycho-physiological and Psycho-emotional Competencies in Healthcare Workers Through Mind Body Medicine and Nutrition: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
252
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2027-08-31
Last Updated
2025-12-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
SOULFOOD 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.
Locations (1)
Center for Integrative Medicine and Planetary Health, University Hospital Essen
Essen, Germany