Informed Consent

INFORMED CONSENT

Informed Consent for Study Participation

KEY INFORMATION FOR THE EFFECTS OF BURNOUT AND PERCEIVED STRESS AMONG MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS DURING THE COVID 19-PANDEMIC ERA

I am asking you to choose whether or not to volunteer for a research study about burnout and perceived stress among mental health clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic era. This research is being conducted as part of my Ph.D. requirements. This page is designed to give you key information to help you decide whether to participate.  Detailed study information follows this page.

WHAT IS THE STUDY ABOUT AND HOW LONG ARE YOU BEING ASKED TO PARTICIPATE?           

The purpose of this study is to assess the level of burnout and perceived stress among mental health clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic era. For a complete description of the study, refer to the Detailed Consent that follows.  Your participation in this research will last about 15 minutes.

WHAT ARE KEY REASONS YOU MIGHT CHOOSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY?

It is hoped that the information gained in this study will benefit society by describing burnout and perceived stress experienced by mental health clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.  For a complete description of benefits and/or rewards, refer to the Detailed Consent.

WHAT ARE KEY REASONS YOU MIGHT CHOOSE NOT TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY?

One risk of participating in this study is that you may experience emotional discomfort from answering sensitive questions related to burnout or perceived stress. For a complete description of risks, refer to the Detailed Consent.

DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE PART IN THE STUDY?

If you decide to take part in the study, it should be because you really want to volunteer. You will not lose any services, benefits, or rights you would normally have if you choose not to volunteer or if you choose to withdraw from the study.

WHAT IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

The person in charge of this study is Caitlin Bailey, M.Ed. and the dissertation chair is Dr. David Paul, M.D., at Saybrook University. If you have questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this study, or you want to withdraw from the study, please contact the PI at: cbailey2@saybrook.edu or 713-805-9214.

If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns about your rights as a volunteer in this research, or if you are harmed in this research, contact the Saybrook Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office at 626-316-5380 or irb@saybrook.edu.
 

T