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Mental Health Resources and Employability in Healthcare
Sponsor: Comenius University
Summary
This interventional study evaluates the effectiveness of two 8-week self-regulation training programs (coaching-based and mindfulness-based) designed to enhance mental health and employability resources among healthcare workers (HCWs). Participants are allocated into two intervention arms based on their baseline level of anxiety (GAD-7). The study applies a non-randomized controlled pre-test/post-test design. The primary outcome is change in employability. Secondary outcomes include mental health indicators, such as perceived stress, anxiety, psychological well-being, and self-regulation. Baseline assessment was conducted in Week 1, the post-test in Week 10, and a follow-up assessment in Week 17. Additionally, qualitative feedback was collected to explore participants' subjective experiences with the interventions.
Official title: Mental Health Resources for Employability of Health-care Workers
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
79
Start Date
2025-10-20
Completion Date
2026-02-20
Last Updated
2026-10-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Coaching-Based Self-Regulation Training
The coaching program is a eight-week intervention based on a meta-analysis of employability training programs. It helps participants identify core professional challenges and personal strengths. Participants work on setting specific goals, creating action plans, and following up on execution. The primary aim is to empower healthcare workers to take actions that reduce stress and improve mental health to support better long-term employability.
Mindfulness training program
The mindfulness program is a eight-week intervention designed for participants with higher baseline anxiety. It focuses on developing skills such as stress management, emotion regulation, and cognitive processing. The program utilizes a combination of meditative mindfulness, relaxation techniques, guided imagery, and reflective writing. The aim is to achieve an optimal level of self-regulation to reduce anxious or depressive thoughts and promote employability.
Locations (1)
Comenius University Bratislava, Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences
Bratislava, Slovakia, Slovakia