Understanding Moral Injury in Psychiatric Healthcare Workers
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study explores moral injury—the emotional and spiritual distress some healthcare workers experience when they feel unable to provide the care they believe patients deserve. Researchers want to understand this experience among psychiatric staff in the PACA region of France to help improve workplace support.
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Who can take part
- You work as a healthcare professional (nurse, doctor, therapist, aide, or other clinical staff) in a psychiatric facility
- Your workplace is located in the PACA region (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) in France
- You are willing to participate and can provide informed consent
- No other age, language, or experience restrictions apply
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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