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2024-05-06 @ 3:45 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 1:56 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT04749966
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2022-02-09
First Post:
2021-01-29
Brief Title:
Blue Light Emergency Services Wellbeing Feasibility Study
Sponsor:
Anglia Ruskin University
Organization:
Anglia Ruskin University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Understanding Wellbeing Among Emergency Service Staff by Mapping Physiological Indicators and Subjective Mediators of Stress An Observational Feasibility Study
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2021-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Emergency Service teams operate in some of the most challenging workplaces and experience higher rates of mental ill health than the general population Effective interventions are required to enhance wellbeing but as a first step it is crucial to understand the context through which to develop these initiatives This preliminary study will test the feasibility of implementing a larger study to map the relationship between physical responses associated with levels of stress heart rate variability and personal social and organisational factors that mediate these responses In doing so it is hoped to provide an insight into factors that shape emergency staff members response to stress to help develop and personalise wellbeing initiatives
Detailed Description:
The study team is proposing a large study in the Essex Emergency Services to map the relationship between physiological indicators of stress and subjective mediators and in doing provide insight into factors that shape a staff members response to stress which could help to develop and personalise wellbeing initiatives
However before undertaking a large study it is proposed to establish operational feasibility This feasibility study will enrol ten shift-working staff from each of three emergency services Essex Police Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and East of England Ambulance Service Trust Over a 3-day period we will evaluate participants physiological response to stressors by measuring HRV using Firstbeat Bodyguard 2 beat-to-beat heart rate monitor During the same period participants will keep a personal online journal of events during the day As part of the lifestyle assessment data from the heart rate monitor and journal will be analysed and participants will receive a Summary Report including information on their bodys reaction to stress and how this may be managed Following the lifestyle assessment the research team will facilitate semi-structured interviews they will use participants lifestyle assessment Summary Reports to inform appropriate questions The team will discuss subjective experiences with participants as well as their overall experience with the data collection process
The objectives of the feasibility study are to
1 Evaluate feasibility of undertaking a larger definitive study in terms of
Willingness and eligibility of emergency services staff to take part in the study
Recruitment timeframe
Participant adherence to lifestyle assessment protocols including wearing a heart rate monitor and completing an online journal over a 3-day period
Proportion of participants in whom an interview is arranged and completed
Feasibility of other operational aspects not included above
2 Undertake an initial evaluation of physiological indicators and subjective mediators of stress and identify any i associations between them and ii patterns that emerge between individual participants
However before undertaking a large study it is proposed to establish operational feasibility This feasibility study will enrol ten shift-working staff from each of three emergency services Essex Police Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and East of England Ambulance Service Trust Over a 3-day period we will evaluate participants physiological response to stressors by measuring HRV using Firstbeat Bodyguard 2 beat-to-beat heart rate monitor During the same period participants will keep a personal online journal of events during the day As part of the lifestyle assessment data from the heart rate monitor and journal will be analysed and participants will receive a Summary Report including information on their bodys reaction to stress and how this may be managed Following the lifestyle assessment the research team will facilitate semi-structured interviews they will use participants lifestyle assessment Summary Reports to inform appropriate questions The team will discuss subjective experiences with participants as well as their overall experience with the data collection process
The objectives of the feasibility study are to
1 Evaluate feasibility of undertaking a larger definitive study in terms of
Willingness and eligibility of emergency services staff to take part in the study
Recruitment timeframe
Participant adherence to lifestyle assessment protocols including wearing a heart rate monitor and completing an online journal over a 3-day period
Proportion of participants in whom an interview is arranged and completed
Feasibility of other operational aspects not included above
2 Undertake an initial evaluation of physiological indicators and subjective mediators of stress and identify any i associations between them and ii patterns that emerge between individual participants
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRAS 278059 | OTHER | UK Health Research Authority | None |