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A Randomised Optimisation Study of a Brief Digital Imagery-competing Task Intervention to Support NHS ICU Staff Experiencing Intrusive Memories of Traumatic Events From Working in the COVID-19 Pandemic
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Brief digital imagery-competing task intervention for Intrusive Memories of Traumatic Event(s). Completed, enrolled 106 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Intensive care unit (ICU) staff are frequently exposed to traumatic events at work (e.g., witnessing patients die), amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant proportion experience intrusive memories of these events that pop suddenly into mind: these imagery-based memories can disrupt functioning and contribute to posttraumatic stress disorder. Previous research has shown that a brief behavioural intervention can reduce the number of intrusive memories after a traumatic event. In this study we aim to optimise a brief digital intervention to help reduce the number of intrusive memories experienced by ICU staff (primary outcome). We will explore if it can improve work functioning and wellbeing (secondary outcomes). We will recruit approximately 150 ICU staff with intrusive memories of events experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is funded by the Wellcome Trust (223016/Z/21/Z).
Study Details
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Interventions
First session guided by a researcher: A memory cue followed by playing the brief digital imagery-competing task with mental rotation instructions. Option to engage in self-administered/guided sessions after the first session and record their intrusive memories (symptom monitoring).