Strategies and Interventions to Improve Healthcare Professionals’ Well-Being and Reduce Burnout

Razai, Mohammad S.; Kooner, Pavan; Majeed, Azeem

doi:10.1177/21501319231178641

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“…The practical implications of this study have substantial significance for politics and health care institutions and their management, as already deemed by Razai et al (2023) [63]. One of the key points of management is the importance of recognizing the negative impact of burnout on physicians' work [64].…”

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Work and Environmental Factors on Job Burnout: A Cross-Sectional Study for Sustainable Work

Malta,

Plescia,

Zerbo

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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In the context of sustainable development, the occupational sphere must be integrally considered within health promotion frameworks, ensuring an equitable work–life balance while recognizing and amplifying the capabilities of every employee. Concurrently, there is a notable trend of physicians transitioning from public to private healthcare sectors, with burnout frequently cited in scholarly discourse as a primary catalyst for this shift. The objective of our study was to examine the vulnerability of medical staff to burnout. To achieve this, we conducted a cross-sectional analysis involving 1084 physicians from various specialties, employed in urban hospital settings. This research was executed via the distribution of an anonymous questionnaire, utilizing the Google Forms platform during work hours. The questionnaire was based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) scale, specifically adapted for medical professionals, requiring respondents to provide insights into their experiences. Analysis of the collected data from a total of 614 respondents indicated a moderate predisposition towards burnout among the sample. These findings underscore the necessity for interventions targeting organizational flexibility and, notably, the restructuring of remuneration practices. Salaries often do not reflect the terms of employment contracts across numerous EU jurisdictions, necessitating urgent reforms. In conclusion, the reinforcement of interpersonal dynamics within medical teams and between healthcare institutions and their practitioners emerges as a critical strategy. Enhancing these relationships is essential for revitalizing the healthcare delivery system, ensuring that medical professionals are adequately compensated in alignment with the principles of sustainable employment.

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Work and Environmental Factors on Job Burnout: A Cross-Sectional Study for Sustainable Work

Malta,

Plescia,

Zerbo

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…Investing more in education and skill development, including in vocational training for healthcare professionals, can also help meet demands [6]. Improving working conditions, providing competitive salaries, benefits, opportunities for professional development and mentorship and addressing burnout can help retain staff [9][10][11]. Policy interventions, such as scope-of-practice reforms may enable providers such as nurse practitioners to undertake more duties independently and enhance the capabilities of existing 5 HRH and alleviate shortages; the potential of which has been reviewed across several countries [12], including as the USA [13,14], India [15] and Israel [16].…”

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Mapping the Global Landscape of Task Shifting and Sharing: A Bibliographic Analysis from 1970 to 2022

Das,

Grant

2024

Preprint

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Task shifting and sharing (TS/S) are strategies for redistributing healthcare services from more specialised to less-qualified providers. It aims to optimise service delivery, particularly in resource-constrained settings with workforce shortages. Our paper provides an overview of the global landscape of TS/S research, examining the geographic distribution, publication trends, variation in descriptors for TS/S and the disease focus of articles on TS/S. We searched five databases in October 2022, namely Medline, CINAHL Plus, Elsevier, Global Health and Google Scholar. Our bibliographic analysis included 2,072 articles related to TS/S. We extracted data on the countries where the studies were based, the terminology used to describe task redistribution, and the specific disease focus of the publications. The findings were then visualised and analysed to uncover trends and insights. The results revealed that TS/S research has been most extensively conducted in certain African and South Asian countries, particularly South Africa, India, Uganda, Kenya and Malawi. The terminology used to describe task redistribution varied, with "task shifting" being the most common term (66.0%), followed by "task sharing" (24.0%), "task delegation" (6.0%), and "task shifting and sharing" (3.9%). The disease focus of the publications was diverse, with HIV (n=450) and depression (n=375) being the most studied conditions, A major proportion of articles (42.5%) did not carry a disease focus, instead concentrated on broader health systems strengthening and policy issues. In conclusion, our study offers insights into the global landscape of TS/S research, highlighting the geographic disparities, terminology nuances and disease-specific applications. We believe our findings can inform future research and practice, including the need for standardisation of terminology, targeted implementation efforts, expansion of disease-specific applications and a focus on comprehensive systems strengthening. By addressing these considerations, stakeholders can optimise the impact of TS/S strategies and improve healthcare delivery and outcomes globally.

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“…The challenges facing healthcare are many— and like many of those challenges, burnout and attrition will not be solved without a comprehensive and targeted effort to ensure people feel appreciated and valued, feel a sense of autonomy, have opportunities to develop professionally, and can show tangible proof their role is having a positive impact on experience and outcomes. These strategies (among others) are being applied successfully to frontline healthcare teams 19 —we need more concerted effort to ensure those working in fields like cybersecurity are afforded the same attention and care.…”

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A cybersecurity odyssey: Between Scylla and Charybdis

Kwolek

2023

Healthc Manage Forum

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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the healthcare sector. In the face of waxing and waning caseloads, staff shortages, and supply chain issues, the topic of cybersecurity has often struggled for its time in the limelight. Behind the scenes, however, cybersecurity leaders and staff are burning out at a panicking rate. A dire shortage of skilled professionals continues to compound, as global affairs and an increase in the availability of information threatens leaves healthcare cybersecurity teams barely able to keep afloat. This article describes the nature and scale of the health and human resource challenges currently faced by healthcare organizations and offers several practical options for health leaders to plot a course to attract and retain staff during this period of upheaval.

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Strategies and Interventions to Improve Healthcare Professionals’ Well-Being and Reduce Burnout

Cited by 11 publications

References 21 publications

Work and Environmental Factors on Job Burnout: A Cross-Sectional Study for Sustainable Work

Work and Environmental Factors on Job Burnout: A Cross-Sectional Study for Sustainable Work

Mapping the Global Landscape of Task Shifting and Sharing: A Bibliographic Analysis from 1970 to 2022

A cybersecurity odyssey: Between Scylla and Charybdis

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