Assessing the Impact of a Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) Intervention on Physician/Healthcare Professional Burnout: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(21), P. 14505 - 14505

Published: Nov. 4, 2022

Professional healthcare worker burnout is a crisis in the United States system. This can be viewed at any level, from national to local communities, but ultimately, must understood level of individual who caring for patients. Thus, interventions reduce symptoms prioritize mental health these individuals by alleviating some depression, grief, and anxiety that accompany burnout. The practice Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) specific evidence-based which research has shown improve an individual's and, when performed group, support sense social connection. We investigated impact three-hour, guided nature-based intervention on among physicians other workers using randomized, controlled trial. Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) Mini-Z assessments were used collect baseline scores participants randomized into completed assessment again after walk, or control day off clinical duties. A total 34 enrolled group 22 group. Ultimately, no statistically significant differences detected between pre-test post-test compared However, subjective responses collected participating walk overwhelmingly reported decreased feelings stress increased wellbeing. raises important questions about difference aspects health, as well limitations one-time levels chronic symptoms. further effects engaging providers ongoing warranted.

Language: Английский

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Perceived Hospital Preparedness Is Negatively Associated With Pandemic‐Induced Psychological Vulnerability in Primary Care Employees: A Multicentre Cross‐Sectional Observational Study

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(2)

Published: March 1, 2024

ABSTRACT Objective The COVID‐19 pandemic had a profound negative impact on the psychological wellbeing of healthcare providers (HPs), but little is known about factors that positively predict mental health primary care staff during these dire situations. Methods We conducted an online questionnaire survey among 702 emergency department workers across 10 hospitals in Switzerland and Belgium following first wave 2020, to explore their vulnerability, perceived concerns, self‐reported level workplace preparedness. Participants included physicians, nurses, psychologists nondirect employees (administrative staff). tested for predictors vulnerability through both exploratory cross‐correlation with rigorous correction multiple comparisons model‐based path modelling. Results Findings showed at work, concerns contracting lack personal protective equipment were strong positive Depression, Anxiety, Stress, low Resilience. Instead, knowledge degree preparedness hospital/department, especially presence predetermined contingency plan epidemic training sessions measures, opposite effect, associated lower vulnerability. All effects confirmed after accounting confounding related gender, age, geographical location role played by HPs hospital/department. Conclusions Difficult working conditions major HPs, this effect might have been lessened if they informed adequate measures minimizing risk exposure.

Language: Английский

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Are Healthcare Organizations Healthy Work Ecosystems? Health and Well-Being of Health Professionals

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(22), P. 2277 - 2277

Published: Nov. 14, 2024

Background: Health professionals are at high risk of poor mental health and well-being. Faced with this challenge, healthcare organizations must be healthy safe work environments. Objectives: This study aims to take an in-depth, systemic look whether workplaces. Methods: The involved 2190 participants aged between 19 71 (M = 44.73, SD 10.29) data were collected in 12 public hospitals November 2021 December 2023. used the Ecosystems Healthy Workplaces instrument, which consists a total 62 items organized into nine dimensions based on model proposed by World Organization. Results: Most revealed moderate terms they environments, while dimension that was related psychosocial risks relation well-being health. A 87% reported least one symptom burnout 61.4% having all three symptoms burnout. Additionally, 25.4% been victims harassment work. When comparing groups, we identified higher groups namely women, generation Z X professionals, doctors (compared different professional under analysis such as nurses, operational assistants, psychologists, administrators, senior technicians, managers), chronic illnesses, those who Conclusions: We conclude environment understood ecologically, analyzing systems their relationships. makes it possible identify priority factors for intervention.

Language: Английский

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Effects of an Adaptive Education Program on the Learning, Mental Health and Work Intentions of New Graduate Nurses

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(11), P. 5891 - 5891

Published: May 31, 2021

Health care workers are at a higher risk of psychological distress than ordinary people. Stress affects physical and mental health, can even produce an intention to leave. The current training for new graduate nurses (NGNs) during this transitional period mostly focuses on the cultivation professional ability, with less attention health or emotional feelings, thus there insufficient structured support strategies. As such, study explores effects intervention through appropriate education program learning, work intentions recruits transition period. A pre-test post-test single group was designed nursing staff in large teaching hospital northern Taiwan. test from May 2017 December 2018, total 293 cases were accepted. three-month adaptive provided evaluated terms of: improving individualized guidance satisfaction, disturbance intention. who received gentle counseling showed downward trend their BSRS-5 scores statistical differences over time (p < 0.001). score, easier it is acute intensive units. There tendency turnover leave = 0.03). After overall plan, rate within three months 12.6%, one-year retention 87.9%. uses multiple strategies improve learning abilities, reduce emotions, thereby increase retention. Today will face medical challenges; programs become more important across clinical settings, be rigorously validate performance helping NGNs.

Language: Английский

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The different impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of distinct health care worker categories

Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 28(5), P. 434 - 449

Published: Sept. 15, 2022

The present study sought to explore the factors associated with odds of having probable depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related traumatic COVID-19 experiences their impact on health care workers in distinct categories. In this cross-sectional study, 1843 (nurses, nurse technicians, physicians, physical therapists, other healthcare workers) were recruited via convenience sampling. A survey was administered obtain information regarding sociodemographic, occupational, mental status. Descriptive statistics multivariable logistic regression used for analyses. Being a technician an ratio 1.76 PTSD. No relation observed between worker categories depression. Additionally, being female not receiving adequate PPE greater PTSD

Language: Английский

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