Grant: Catalyst Grant: Work Stress and Wellbeing Hackathon

This study aims to address individual nurse's and care aide's experiences of burnout in the long-term care sector with the development of a e-mental health app for mobile devices that incorporates mindfulness, yoga, physical activity and body mapping technologies. The study will be informed by expertise in LTC work and work organization, health and physical wellness strategies, and seek collaborations with technical experts in developing apps and content experts in psychology. The study will also work with a designer to create activities following universal design principles, to meet the needs of a workforce with varying levels of English fluency.