2020 Trial with NHS Nurses Published Results

Mind Management Skills for Life Programme: Proven to Reduce Burnout and Improve Wellbeing in NHS Nurses

We are proud to share the results of a pivotal study highlighting the effectiveness of our Mind Management Skills for Life Programme. Published in the Journal of Mental Health, this Randomised Control Trial (RCT) involved 173 mental health nurses from the Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber (RDaSH) NHS Foundation Trust. It was conducted during the challenging early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the full pubilcation in the Journal of Mental Health

Study Background

Occupational Burnout affects up to 40% of mental health professionals, with adverse consequences for their wellbeing and performance at work. The Psychological Health Observatory conducted an independent evaluation of the Mind Management Skills for Life Programme as an intervention for workplace wellbeing.

Study Overview

This clinical trial included 173 mental health nurses working within RDaSH NHS Trust. Half of the participants were randomly assigned to an immediate intervention group, while the other half were placed in a waitlist control group, receiving the intervention later.
The programme consisted of 8 group-based workshops, delivered virtually. It’s important to note that Chimp Management was not involved in recruitment, data collection, or analysis. Participants completed measures of burnout (OLBI) and well-being (WEMWBS) at four key time points:

1. Baseline
2. Post-first intervention group
3. Post-second intervention group
4. Six-month follow-up

Read the full publication in the Journal of Mental Health here.