Measuring Employee Risk for Burnout

Michelsen, Clive

doi:10.4236/psych.2021.124039

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“…A meta-analysis carried out by Duijts et al [3] showed that predictors of sickness can be used in a homogeneous manner to identify presenteeism. Presenteeism relates to those who choose to remain at work, even though they are not physically or psychologically well, thereby impacting productivity, team dynamics, workflow, and the bottom line [4,5]. A literature review also revealed that key work factors associated with psychological ill-health and absence in staff were associated with long work hours, work overload and pressure, lack of control, lack of participation in decision-making, poor social support, and unclear management and work roles [4,5].…”

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“…These have proven to be statistically significant in previous studies (N=73)-risk for burnout: Cronbach α=.928; P<.001; partial eta squared=0.900, Cohen d=0.900 (Michelsen, 2021 [4]). It has excellent content validity: internal validity of P>.93 and external validity of P>.91 [4].…”

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“…In some cases, up to 2 years. Understanding these nuances is just part of the complex equation used to evaluate the causes leading to mental health exhaustion and their symptomatic effects on the individual [4].…”

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“…Internet-based therapy using CBT is now considered an effective way to treat a range of psychological disorders [19,20]. Michelsen [4] suggested that a solution can be found by merging a measurement, causal and symptomatic identification instrument, and an interactive web-based solution to improve access and efficacy in treatment.…”

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“…Furthermore, patient-validated assessments can monitor progress if assessed monthly during treatment. Michelsen [4] believes that visual and cognitive recognition and interactivity among the patient, caregiver, and interactive environment help empower the individual [4].…”

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The Effectiveness of Web-Based Psychotherapy to Treat and Prevent Burnout: Controlled Trial

Michelsen¹,

Kjellgren²

2022

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Background Burnout is a hidden productivity killer in organizations. Finding a solution to efficiently measure and proactively prevent or rehabilitate employees with burnout is a challenge. To meet this unabated demand, companies and caregivers can focus on proactive measures to prevent “Burnout as an Occupational Phenomenon.” Objective We aimed to address effectiveness, reliability, and validity of the empowerment for participation (EFP) batch of assessments to measure burnout risk in relation to the efficacy of web-based interventions using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and floating to improve mental health and well-being. We introduced three risk assessments: risk for burnout, risk of anxiety, and risk for depression. Methods We used an interventional, empirical, and parallel design using raw EFP psychometric data to measure the effectiveness of web-based therapy to reduce the risk of burnout between a control group and web-based therapy group. A total of 50 participants were selected. The rehabilitation and control groups consisted of 25 normally distributed employees each. The rehabilitation group received therapy, whereas the control group had not yet received any form of therapy. IBM SPSS was used to analyze the data collected, and a repeated measures ANOVA, an analysis of covariance, a discriminant analysis, and a construct validity analysis were used to test for reliability and validity. The group was selected from a list of employees within the My-E-Health ecosystem who showed a moderate or high risk for burnout. All assessments and mixed-method CBT were web-based, and floating was conducted at designated locations. The complete EFP assessment was integrated into a digital ecosystem designed for this purpose and therapy, offering a secure and encrypted ecosystem. Results There was a statistically significant difference between pre- and postassessment scores for burnout. The reliability of the burnout measure was good (Cronbach α=.858; mean 1.826, SD 3.008; Cohen d=0.607; P<.001) with a high validity of 0.9420. A paired samples 2-tailed test showed a good t score of 4.292 and P<.001, with a good effect size, Cohen d=0.607. Web-based therapy reduced the risk for burnout in participants compared with the control group. Tests of between-subject effects show F=16.964, a significant difference between the control group and the web-based therapy group: P<.001, with movement between the group variables of 0.261 or 26.1% for the dependent variable. Conclusions This study suggests good reliability and validity of using web-based interventional mixed methods CBT to reduce the risk of burnout. The EFP batch of web-based assessments could reliably identify morbidity risk levels and successfully measure clinical interventions and rehabilitation with consistently reliable results to serve as both a diagnostic and therapeutic tool worthy of major research in the future. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05343208; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05343208

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Section: Measuring Burnoutmentioning

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The Effectiveness of Web-Based Psychotherapy to Treat and Prevent Burnout: Controlled Trial

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2022

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Effectiveness of Online Therapy to Prevent Burnout (Preprint)

Michelsen¹,

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2022

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BACKGROUND Burnout or mental health exhaustion is a hidden productivity killer in organizations today. Finding a solution to efficaciously measure, identify causes and company exposure, and to proactively prevent and to rehabilitate employees with Burnout is a major challenge. To accomplish this digitally is even more challenging, especially as demand and the effects of COVID-19 outgrow the support services. In order to meet this unabated demand, companies and caregivers need to focus on proactive measures to prevent “Burnout as an Occupational Phenomenon” from further escalation. OBJECTIVE This study aims to address the reliability and validity of the Empowerment for Participation (EFP) batch of assessments to measure Burnout risk in relation to the efficacy of online interventions to provide proactive rehabilitation using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and floating to achieve improved mental health and wellbeing. The study will also briefly introduce three risk assessments: Risk for Burnout, Risk of Anxiety and Risk for Depression, as well as an employee Engagement Potential measure. METHODS An interventional, empirical and parallel design using raw EFP psychometric data to measure the effectiveness of online therapy to reduce the risk for Burnout between a control group and an online therapy group. The aim is to test whether or not there is a statistically significant difference in the effectiveness on online therapy to reduce the Risk for Burnout compared to that of a Control Group. Fifty participants were randomly selected. The rehabilitation and control Group consisted of twenty-five normally distributed employees (N25) each. The rehabilitation group received therapy, and the control had not yet received any form of therapy. SPSS was used to analyze the data collected, a Repeated Measure ANOVA, an ANCOVA, a Discriminant analysis, and a Construct Validity analysis were used to test for Reliability and Validity. However similar in nature, both methods (ANOVA & ANCOVA) were used to reject the null hypothesis. The group was randomly selected from a list of employees within the My-E-Health ecosystem. The group (N50) normally distributed group met all assumptions and consisted of a Control Group (N25) and a Therapy Group (N25). The post assessment value was used as the dependent variable. The Burnout measure (30 questions) is obtained from the Empowerment for Participation (EFP) batch of assessments (110 questions). All assessments and CBT were done digitally online and floating was done at a designated location. The full EFP assessment is integrated into a digital ecosystem designed for this purpose and therapy. The online digital system is an integrity-based platform offering both the employee and caregiver a secure and encrypted ecosystem. It is a secure tunnel or channel between the therapists and patients. RESULTS The Null Hypothesis can be rejected. There is a statistically significant difference between the pre-assessment and the post-assessment scores for Burnout between the groups. Online therapy is effective in reducing Burnout. Reliability of the Burnout Measure was good (α = .858, M = 1.826, SD = 3.008, d = .607, P < .001) with a high validity = .9420. A Paired Samples Test shows a good t score of 4.292, P < .001 with a good effect size d = 0.607. Online therapy reduced the risk for Burnout compared to the control group. Tests of Between-Subjects Effects shows F = 16.964 significantly significant difference between the Control Group and the Online Therapy Group: P < .001 with movement between the group variables of .261 or 26.1% for the dependent variable. CONCLUSIONS This original study suggests good reliability and validity in using online Interventional CBT to reduce the risk of Burnout. The Empowerment for Participation (EFP Batch) of online assessments can reliably identify morbidity risk levels and successfully measure clinical interventions and rehabilitation with consistently reliable results to serve as both a diagnosis and therapeutic tool worthy of major research in the future. CLINICALTRIAL NCT05343208 Ethics Registration: EPN Lund DNR2017/761 (Regional Ethics Committee, Lund Sweden)

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Measuring Employee Risk for Burnout

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The Effectiveness of Web-Based Psychotherapy to Treat and Prevent Burnout: Controlled Trial

The Effectiveness of Web-Based Psychotherapy to Treat and Prevent Burnout: Controlled Trial

Effectiveness of Online Therapy to Prevent Burnout (Preprint)

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