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Background and study aims Burnout has been observed globally and is associated with numerous negative consequences ranging from depression, anxiety, low levels of self-esteem and well-being to decreased job performance and job turnover. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) may be helpful to reduce burnout-associated suffering. Individual therapy – especially ACT – is not always feasible, available, or accessible. Self-help books may be possible alternatives. However, these need to be tested rigorously before they can be used as part of a wider health-care framework. Therefore, this study aims to find out the effectiveness of a self-help book for burnout-based on ACT without any therapist contact by using an exclusively online platform. Who can participate? Adults who are shown to have moderate levels of stress can take part in this study. What does the study involve? Participants are randomly allocated to one of three groups. First groups get the self-help book immediately. The second and third group receive the book after a waiting period of 6 weeks, with or without assessments respectively during that period. Participants receive a copy of a self-help book for dealing with burnout from an ACT perspective. Upon receiving the book, they log into the online assessment platform. Participants complete online questions before reading the book, after every chapter, immediately after finishing the book, and 3 months after reading the book. As described in the chapters of the book, participants are encouraged to apply and exercise concepts discussed in the book. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Participants can potentially benefit by reducing suffering surrounding burnout symptoms. Potential risks include disappointment of not improving or temporary discomfort surrounding an exercise discussed in the book. Where is the study run from? The study is carried out in the participants homes. When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? The study started in November 2013 and runs until October 2014. Who is funding the study? Investigator initiated and funded (Switzerland) Who is the main contact? Dr Andrew Gloster [email protected]

Critère d'inclusion

• Burnout is a syndrome consisting of three dimensions: overwhelming exhaustion, feelings of cynicism and detachment, and subjective sense of ineffectiveness/lack of accomplishment

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