ClassPass Memberships to Improve Well-Being Among Psychiatry Residents: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

IF 2.6 4区医学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Academic Psychiatry Pub Date : 2026-06-26 DOI:10.1007/s40596-026-02384-y

Kevin H. Yang, Letitia A. Mueller, Lauren D’Andrea, Kush V. Bhatt, Anaheed Shirazi, Desiree Shapiro, Neal Doran, Michael J. McCarthy, Sidney Zisook

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Abstract

Objective

Resident physicians experience high rates of depression, anxiety, burnout, and loneliness, yet few evidence-based interventions have been evaluated in this population. This randomized controlled pilot trial examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of ClassPass, a flexible fitness and wellness platform, to improve mental health outcomes among psychiatry residents.

Methods

Twenty-eight psychiatry residents were randomized to receive a 16-week ClassPass membership (n = 14) or waitlist control (n = 14). Intervention participants received 20 ClassPass credits/month (equivalent to $45/month) to book activities of their choosing. Outcomes included measures of depression, anxiety, burnout, and loneliness, assessed at baseline and 16 weeks. Multivariable linear regression models evaluated intervention effects on change scores relative to the waitlist control, adjusting for baseline scores and demographics. Participant feedback was assessed post-intervention.

Results

Twenty-eight of 56 eligible residents (50.0%) enrolled and were randomized; 26 (92.9%) completed the 16-week assessment. Participant engagement was high, with 76.9% reporting use of most or all credits, and 100% recommended program expansion. Qualitative themes highlighted appreciation for variety and flexibility, improved exercise habits, and enhanced social connection. The intervention was associated with a statistically significant reduction in anxiety (p = 0.012, d = 1.07), while improvements in depression (p = 0.059, d = 1.06) and loneliness (p = 0.062, d = 1.12) were not statistically significant. No significant difference was observed for burnout (p = 0.224).

Conclusions

These findings suggest a flexible fitness platform is feasible, acceptable, and may reduce anxiety symptoms among psychiatry residents. High engagement and satisfaction suggest such platforms may overcome barriers common to traditional wellness interventions. Larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.

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ClassPass会员资格提高精神科住院患者的幸福感：一项随机对照试验。

目的：住院医师的抑郁、焦虑、倦怠和孤独感发生率很高，但在这一人群中很少有循证干预措施得到评估。本随机对照试验检验了灵活的健身和健康平台ClassPass改善精神科住院患者心理健康结果的可行性、可接受性和初步有效性。方法：28名精神科住院医师被随机分为两组，一组接受为期16周的ClassPass会员（n = 14），另一组接受候补名单对照（n = 14）。干预参与者每月收到20个ClassPass积分（相当于每月45美元），用于预订他们选择的活动。结果包括抑郁、焦虑、倦怠和孤独感的测量，在基线和16周进行评估。多变量线性回归模型评估了相对于候补名单控制的干预对改变分数的影响，调整了基线分数和人口统计学。干预后评估参与者反馈。结果：56名符合条件的居民中有28人（50.0%）入组并随机分组；26例（92.9%）完成了16周的评估。参与者的参与度很高，76.9%的人报告使用了大部分或全部学分，100%的人建议扩大计划。定性主题强调了对多样性和灵活性的欣赏，改善了锻炼习惯，增强了社会联系。干预与焦虑减少有统计学意义（p = 0.012, d = 1.07）相关，而抑郁（p = 0.059, d = 1.06）和孤独感（p = 0.062, d = 1.12）的改善无统计学意义。倦怠无显著性差异（p = 0.224）。结论：这些发现提示灵活的健身平台是可行的，可接受的，并可能减轻精神科住院患者的焦虑症状。高参与度和满意度表明，此类平台可能克服传统健康干预措施常见的障碍。需要更大规模的研究来证实这些发现。

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Academic Psychiatry Multiple-

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3.60

自引率

20.00%

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157

期刊介绍： Academic Psychiatry is the international journal of the American Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry, American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training, Association for Academic Psychiatry, and Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry. Academic Psychiatry publishes original, scholarly work in psychiatry and the behavioral sciences that focuses on innovative education, academic leadership, and advocacy. The scope of the journal includes work that furthers knowledge and stimulates evidence-based advances in academic psychiatry in the following domains: education and training, leadership and administration, career and professional development, ethics and professionalism, and health and well-being.