Work-related Challenges in Psychiatric-psychosomatic Clinics

The aim of this project is to evaluate the work-related challenges faced by healthcare professionals (nurses, psychologists, and doctors) in German psychiatric-psychosomatic clinics. By applying the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, this study investigates how job demands and resources influence job satisfaction, turnover intention, and subjective service quality. Special focus is given to the roles of burnout, engagement, and psychological safety as mediators and moderators in these relationships. The project consists of two phases. In Phase 1, a cross-sectional online survey targeting healthcare professionals in psychiatric-psychosomatic clinics across Germany is conducted to identify key factors affecting well-being and performance in mental health settings. In Phase 2, a participatory co-design workshop with multiprofessional healthcare professionals is conducted to further explore work-related challenges, supportive factors, interprofessional collaboration, and possible practical support approaches for the clinical work environment. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of work-related experiences in psychiatric-psychosomatic care and support the development of feasible and practice-oriented approaches to improve working conditions and service quality.

NCT Number	NCT06867601
Lead Sponsor	Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH
Conditions	Work Engagement, Burnout, Job Satisfaction, Turnoverintention, Service Quality
Enrollment	325 participants
Start Date	2025-03-10
Primary Completion	2026-06 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-05