BurnoutMBINCT04605692
Evaluation of Occupational Burnout and Stress Among Dentists in Covid-19 Pandemic
An observational study of Burnout and COVID-19, run by Akdeniz University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting the ability and willingness of dentists to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of this situation on occupational burnout. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- How many people
- 706 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 9 Mar 2020to 20 May 2020
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Participants included dentists dealing with COVID-19 patients vs. those who are not dealing with COVID-19 patients from hospitals and health centers inside Turkey, totaly 706. Our questionnaires were used to assess their mental health by measuring burnout and stress levels. Participants' socio-demographic data such as age, gender, profession, marital state, years of experience, weekly working hours were collected.
Who may be able to join
- All dentist working during the COVID-19 outbreak
- Accepted electronically to participate in our study
- Completed and submitted our electronic questionnaires successfully
Who cannot join
- Non-dentists
- Did not accept electronically to participate in our study
- Did not complete not submitted our electronic questionnaires successfully
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Attitudes and Predictive Factors of Psychological Distress and Occupational Burnout Among Dentists During COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey
The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting the ability and willingness of dentists to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of this situation on occupational burnout. A 51-question survey, including demographic and pandemic questions and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), was used as a data collection method and administered to dentists in Turkey via the internet in two stages. A link to the survey (onlineanketler.com) was sent to the participants by e-mail or social media (WhatsApp©). A total of 706 participants were included in the study. The second stage of the survey only applied to dentists who are assigned within the scope of COVID-19 measures in Turkey.
- Medical subject headings
- Burnout, Psychological, COVID-19
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
706 of participants' burnout (MBI) and stress levels during the Covid 19 pandemic process assessed with survey.
Measured: 3 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Oct 2020
- Study start9 Mar 2020
- Primary completion20 May 2020
- Study completion20 May 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for BurnoutStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Akdeniz UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 706 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Merve Özarslan, Akdeniz University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04605692
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KAEK- 590
- Acronym
- MBI
- Status last verified
- Oct 2020
- First submitted
- 26 Oct 2020
- Last updated
- 28 Oct 2020
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Ozarslan M, Caliskan S. Attitudes and predictive factors of psychological distress and occupational burnout among dentists during COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. Curr Psychol. 2021;40(7):3113-3124. doi: 10.1007/s12144-021-01764-x. Epub 2021 Apr 29.
PubMed 33948050
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Oct 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Attitudes and Predictive Factors of Psychological Distress and Occupational Burnout Among Dentists During COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04605692
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MBI / KAEK- 590
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 706 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Mar 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 May 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 May 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Oct 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting the ability and willingness of dentists to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of this situation on occupational burnout. A 51-question survey, including demographic and pandemic questions and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), was used as a data collection method and administered to dentists in Turkey via the internet in two stages. A link to the survey (onlineanketler.com) was sent to the participants by e-mail or social media (WhatsApp©). A total of 706 participants were included in the study. The second stage of the survey only applied to dentists who are assigned within the scope of COVID-19 measures in Turkey.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Participants included dentists dealing with COVID-19 patients vs. those who are not dealing with COVID-19 patients from hospitals and health centers inside Turkey, totaly 706. Our questionnaires were used to assess their mental health by measuring burnout and stress levels. Participants' socio-demographic data such as age, gender, profession, marital state, years of experience, weekly working hours were collected.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- All dentist working during the COVID-19 outbreak
- Accepted electronically to participate in our study
- Completed and submitted our electronic questionnaires successfully
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Non-dentists
- Did not accept electronically to participate in our study
- Did not complete not submitted our electronic questionnaires successfully
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
706 of participants' burnout (MBI) and stress levels during the Covid 19 pandemic process assessed with survey.
Time frame: 3 Months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Oct 2020.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33948050Ozarslan M, Caliskan S. Attitudes and predictive factors of psychological distress and occupational burnout among dentists during COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. Curr Psychol. 2021;40(7):3113-3124. doi: 10.1007/s12144-021-01764-x. Epub 2021 Apr 29.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Burnout and COVID-19, run by Akdeniz University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Oct 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
706 of participants' burnout (MBI) and stress levels during the Covid 19 pandemic process assessed with survey. (time frame: 3 Months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04605692, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Oct 2020.