ENHANCING COPING MECHANISMS IN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO COMBAT BURNOUT
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Keywords
Nursing, Healthcare Administrators, burnout, Coping mechanisms, Mindfulness, Resilience training, Healthcare outcomes.
Abstract
Background: Burnout significantly impacts healthcare outcomes, patient care, and the well-being of healthcare professionals, including nurses and administrators. With the rising incidence of burnout across the healthcare sector, research has underscored the critical role of coping mechanisms and the need for effective interventions to mitigate burnout in a comprehensive manner. Prioritizing individual-level interventions has been essential for alleviating job-related stress and enhancing mental health and resilience. Simultaneously, there is a recognized necessity for holistic approaches that address both individual and organizational levels to prevent burnout syndrome effectively.
Objective: This study aims to synthesize and examine current interventions targeting burnout reduction among healthcare professionals, focusing specifically on nurses and healthcare administrators. It evaluates the efficacy of these strategies in enhancing coping mechanisms and reducing burnout, providing a comprehensive overview of effective approaches.
Methods: A meta-analysis was conducted, systematically reviewing literature from major databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library, focusing on peer-reviewed articles published between 2018 and 2021. Studies were rigorously assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines to ensure the inclusion of high-quality research. This process facilitated a quantitative estimation of the overall effects of various interventions on burnout.
Results: Analysis of six studies highlighted the effectiveness of individual-level interventions like mindfulness and yoga in significantly reducing burnout symptoms among healthcare professionals. Group and team-based interventions, including participatory programs, also showed promise in decreasing burnout levels. These findings support the effectiveness of a combined strategy, integrating personal resilience techniques with organizational changes, in mitigating burnout among healthcare professionals.
Conclusion: The study underscores burnout's multifactorial nature and the essential role of diverse intervention strategies in reducing it among healthcare professionals, including nurses and administrators. Evidence suggests that a comprehensive approach, blending individual-focused interventions with organizational changes, can effectively reduce burnout symptoms. However, further research is necessary to overcome limitations such as study design variability and the absence of long-term follow-up, aiming to develop more sustainable and tailored strategies for burnout mitigation in healthcare settings.
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