Exploring the Effects of Volunteering on the Social, Mental, and Physical Health and Well-being of Volunteers: An Umbrella Review

Nichol, Bethany; Wilson, R. G.; Rodrigues, Angela; Haighton, Catherine

doi:10.1007/s11266-023-00573-z

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“…This finding is consistent with earlier study showing the beneficail effects of health volunteering experinces on people’s attitude and views about volunteering ( 33 ). The participants who reported gaining substantial benefits from their own volunteering experiences were more inclined to recognize the value and usefulness of such experiences.…”

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The impact of health volunteering of radiology students on improving their self-skills and practical capabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Alzain,

Elhussein,

Hamd

et al. 2024

Front. Med.

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BackgroundVolunteering is a beneficial activity with a wide range of positive outcomes, from the individual to the communal level. In many ways, volunteering has a positive impact on the development of a volunteer’s personality and experience. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of health volunteering on improving the self-skills and practical capacities of students in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Materials and methodsThe study was a descriptive cross-sectional electronic web-based survey that was submitted on a web-based questionnaire; 183 students answered the survey, and then, the data were analyzed using SPSS.ResultsThis study shows that 95.6% of participants agree and strongly agree that the health volunteering experience was useful, 2.7% of the participants neither agree nor disagree, and 1.6% disagree and strongly disagree. Regarding the distribution of the participants on skills learned from volunteering experience, the largest proportion of student (36.1%) volunteers in the health sector acquired communication skills and the smallest proportion of student (14.8%) volunteers in the acquired time management skills. Regarding the disadvantages, 81.4% of the participants do not think there were any disadvantages to their previous health volunteering experience, while only 18.6% of them think there were any disadvantages to their previous health volunteering experience. Additionally, the study found that the type of the sector affects the skills acquired from health volunteering.ConclusionResearch revealed that the majority considered volunteering a great experience. Volunteering increased the self-skills and practical capacities of radiology students, which proved the hypothesis.

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The impact of health volunteering of radiology students on improving their self-skills and practical capabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Alzain,

Elhussein,

Hamd

et al. 2024

Front. Med.

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“…Other forms of burnout prevention were not addressed due to the study criteria and the nature of the investigation, such as volunteering, as getting involved in volunteer activities can promote positive emotions, provide a sense of accomplishment, and promote connections, which can have a positive impact on preventing burnout ( 41 ). Volunteer opportunities create a sense of shared experience and purpose for the work done, help to build mutual interests, and promote empathy.…”

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confidence: 99%

Intervention Programs Targeting Burnout in Health Professionals: A Systematic Review

Araújo,

Bártolo,

Fernandes

et al. 2024

ijph

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Background: Burnout is an occupational syndrome, with a higher prevalence in professionals whose close involvement with other people is significant. There is a great diversity of professionals at risk of burnout, and therefore the implementation of intervention programs is relevant, as helping people to maintain their mental and emotional health enables them to become more meaningfully involved in their communities and become more effective and active global citizens. We aimed to review systematically the characteristics of interventions targeting burnout in health professionals. Methods: The search was conducted in three databases: Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, following the PRISMA model, and 16 eligible articles were identified between 2012 and 2023. Results: Mindfulness showed great efficacy in preventing burnout, by reducing stress levels and promoting empathy. In addition, relaxation and breathing techniques, yoga, and music therapy showed to improve burnout and occupational stress levels. Balint groups have also helped slow the progression of burnout. Implications about the need for future research to foster the promotion of well-being and mental health of health professionals are mentioned. Conclusion: Mindfulness, relaxation and breathing techniques, yoga, music therapy and balint groups proved to be effective in preventing burnout.

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“…Older adults, especially those over 75 years old, can experience age-related health issues such as chronic conditions, mobility limitations, and a weakened immune system. Engaging in social activities can positively affect physical health in several ways [27]. For example, social activities can encourage older adults to stay active, reducing the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease [28].…”

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Determinants of Self-Rated Health Disparities among Independent Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Age-Stratified Analysis

Iwata,

Yokoyama,

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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In response to the distinctive healthcare requirements of independent, healthy, community-dwelling older adults in Japan and other developed countries with aging populations, the current study examined the differences in factors associated with self-rated health (SRH) between the following two age groups: young–old (65–74) and old–old (75 and above). Age-stratified analysis was used to provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique health challenges faced by these demographic segments and to inform the development of targeted interventions and health policies to improve their well-being. The results of a cross-sectional study of 846 older adults in Yokohama, Japan, who completed self-administered questionnaires, revealed that high SRH was consistently linked with the low prevalence of concurrent medical issues in both age groups (<75 and ≥75) (β: −0.323, p < 0.001 in the <75 group; β: −0.232, p < 0.001 in the ≥75 group) and increased subjective well-being (β: 0.357, p < 0.001 in the <75 group; β: 0.244, p < 0.001 in the ≥75 group). Within the ≥75 age group, higher SRH was associated with more favorable economic status (β: 0.164, p < 0.001) and increased engagement in social activities (β: 0.117, p = 0.008), even after adjusting for age, sex, and economic status. These findings may inform the development of targeted interventions and policies to enhance the well-being of this growing population in Japan and other developed countries.

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Exploring the Effects of Volunteering on the Social, Mental, and Physical Health and Well-being of Volunteers: An Umbrella Review

Cited by 25 publications

References 69 publications

The impact of health volunteering of radiology students on improving their self-skills and practical capabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The impact of health volunteering of radiology students on improving their self-skills and practical capabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Intervention Programs Targeting Burnout in Health Professionals: A Systematic Review

Determinants of Self-Rated Health Disparities among Independent Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Age-Stratified Analysis

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