Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) Versus Stress Reduction Psychoeducation (SRP) for the Improvement of Mental Well-Being in Health Care and Other Public Sector Staff: Protocol for the Well at Work Randomized Controlled Trial.
JMIR research protocols May 26, 2025 Elena Nixon, Shireen Patel, Priya Patel et al.
A randomized controlled trial will compare Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) with a routinely offered Stress Reduction Psychoeducation (SRP) program for healthcare and other public sector staff in the United Kingdom. The trial aims to determine whether MBCT-L is more effective than SRP in reducing perceived stress and improving mental health and work-related outcomes. A total of 260 participants were recruited into 26 groups across NHS trusts, with outcomes measured at 6, 12, and 20 weeks. The primary outcome is change in perceived stress from baseline to 20 weeks. A qualitative substudy with 30 participants will explore perceived well-being changes and barriers to uptake. Data analysis is underway.