Protocol for a phase III wait-listed cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention for mental wellbeing through enhancing mental health literacy and improving work friendliness in Hong Kong

Lam, LT; Wong, P; Lam, MK

Protocol for a phase III wait-listed cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention for mental wellbeing through enhancing mental health literacy and improving work friendliness in Hong Kong

Lam, LT Wong, P Lam, MK

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Issue Date:: 2019-10-15

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dc.contributor.author	Lam, LT
dc.contributor.author	Wong, P
dc.contributor.author	Lam, MK
dc.date.accessioned	2022-08-15T05:25:37Z
dc.date.available	2022-08-15T05:25:37Z
dc.date.issued	2019-10-15
dc.identifier.citation	2019
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/160208
dc.description.abstract	<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Background Mental health has long been recognised as a major global health issue. Some work-related characteristics have been identified to be associated with common mental health problems, thus the workplace is an important venue for the prevention of mental health problems and promoting mental wellness. Burnout is one of the important aspects of workplace organisational stressor and, in recent years, the lack of Mental Health Literacy has also been identified as a fundamental issue. Studies have demonstrated that an improvement in Mental Health Literacy is an effective measure for enhancing mental wellbeing. It would be prudent to combine an organisation-directed component and the enhancement of mental health literacy in an intervention program. This trial is to examine the novel approach of an intervention aiming to provide an evidence-based prevention program. Methods This study utilised a wait-listed cluster randomised control trial design. Using the branch offices as the primary sampling units, employees from three large companies in different industries will be recruited. Upon enrolment and after the baseline assessment of the outcome measures, participants nested in the branch offices will be allocated to the intervention or wait-listed arms. The intervention program comprises of two main elements: an organisation-directed component and an individual-directed psychoeducation training. This intervention will be delivered by a senior social worker well-versed in workplace issues over a period of three months. The trail will determine if an integrated workplace mental health literacy and wellbeing program is effective in increasing the mental health literacy scores and reducing burnout and stress scores, as measured by standardised and validated scales. Discussion If the trial results are in line with the hypothesis that support the efficacy of the intervention program, it will provide an evidence-based approach for an effective Workplace Mental Wellbeing intervention program that could, not only enhance the understanding of mental health issues, but also reduce work-related burnout and stress as well as increase workers’ quality of life.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.21203/rs.2.12487/v2
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Protocol for a phase III wait-listed cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention for mental wellbeing through enhancing mental health literacy and improving work friendliness in Hong Kong
dc.type	Journal Article
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
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dc.date.updated	2022-08-15T05:25:36Z

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Abstract Background Mental health has long been recognised as a major global health issue. Some work-related characteristics have been identified to be associated with common mental health problems, thus the workplace is an important venue for the prevention of mental health problems and promoting mental wellness. Burnout is one of the important aspects of workplace organisational stressor and, in recent years, the lack of Mental Health Literacy has also been identified as a fundamental issue. Studies have demonstrated that an improvement in Mental Health Literacy is an effective measure for enhancing mental wellbeing. It would be prudent to combine an organisation-directed component and the enhancement of mental health literacy in an intervention program. This trial is to examine the novel approach of an intervention aiming to provide an evidence-based prevention program. Methods This study utilised a wait-listed cluster randomised control trial design. Using the branch offices as the primary sampling units, employees from three large companies in different industries will be recruited. Upon enrolment and after the baseline assessment of the outcome measures, participants nested in the branch offices will be allocated to the intervention or wait-listed arms. The intervention program comprises of two main elements: an organisation-directed component and an individual-directed psychoeducation training. This intervention will be delivered by a senior social worker well-versed in workplace issues over a period of three months. The trail will determine if an integrated workplace mental health literacy and wellbeing program is effective in increasing the mental health literacy scores and reducing burnout and stress scores, as measured by standardised and validated scales. Discussion If the trial results are in line with the hypothesis that support the efficacy of the intervention program, it will provide an evidence-based approach for an effective Workplace Mental Wellbeing intervention program that could, not only enhance the understanding of mental health issues, but also reduce work-related burnout and stress as well as increase workers’ quality of life.

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