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A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Brief Cognitive Task Intervention to Support NHS 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, Brief digital music-listening task, and 1 other intervention for Intrusive Memories of Traumatic Event(s). Completed, enrolled 122 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Frontline healthcare 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: they can disrupt functioning and can contribute to post-traumatic 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 will test the effect of a digital imagery-competing task, a digital music-listening task and treatment as usual (TAU) for National Health Service (NHS) staff with intrusive memories of work-related traumatic events from the pandemic. We test the effect on the number of intrusive memories (primary outcome), and other clinical symptoms (PTSD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia), in addition to work functioning, general functioning and quality of life (secondary outcomes). Intervention feasibility, acceptability and implementation will also be explored (additional outcomes). We will recruit approximately 150 NHS staff (via the Intensive Care Society, social media and direct advertising by NHS Trusts) with intrusive memories of traumatic events experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is funded by the Wellcome Trust (223016/Z/21/Z).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
First session guided by a researcher: A memory cue followed by playing a computer game with mental rotation instructions. Option to engage in self-administered/guided sessions after the first session.
First session guided by a researcher: Information about the composer's music followed by listening to classical music. Option to engage in self-administered/guided sessions after the first session.
Access to routine care that participants would otherwise receive if having intrusive memories of traumatic events.