A Scalable Psychological Intervention to Reduce Psychological Distress Among Workers of Assisted Living Facilities
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The current study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a stepped-care program (Doing What Matters \[DWM\] and Problem Management Plus \[PM+\]) in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms amongst long-term care workers (LTCWs), following changes in care due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older; * Having elevated levels of psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) \>15.9). * Written/digital informed consent before entering the study. * Being a worker in a long-term care facility or a home care worker in the community of Catalonia. Exclusion Criteria: * Having acute medical conditions (requiring hospitalization) * Imminent suicide risk, or expressed acute needs, or protection risks that require immediate follow-up * Having a severe mental disorder (e.g., psychotic disorders, substance-dependence) * Having severe cognitive impairment (e.g., severe intellectual disability or dementia) * Currently specialized psychological treatment (e.g., Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, Cognitive behavioral therapy) * In case of current psychotropic medication use, being on an unstable dose for at least 2 months.