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Xie X, Tu Y, Huang C. Intercultural communication competence and job burnout in MNC employees: the mediation role of job stress. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1339604. [PMID: 38566940 PMCID: PMC10985254 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1339604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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This study examined the relationship between intercultural communication competence (ICC) and job burnout, as well as the mediating effects of job stress, using data collected from employees (n = 1,064) from a Chinese multinational corporation in Brunei. Through regression analysis and mediation effect tests, we found that ICC was negatively associated with job burnout (β = -0.19, p < 0.001) and job stress (β = -0.08, p < 0.001). Job stress was positively associated with job burnout (β = 0.65, p < 0.001). Job stress played a partial mediating role between ICC and job burnout. The total effect of ICC on job burnout was -0.19, the direct effect was -0.14, and the indirect effect of ICC via job stress was -0.05. The findings call for ICC training for employees in multinational corporations.
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- Xiaoxia Xie
- Research Institute of Social Development, Southwest University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Faculty of International Studies, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, China
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- School of Social Work, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, United States
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Velasco J, Sanmartín FJ, Gálvez-Lara M, Cuadrado F, Moriana JA. Psychological Effects of Professional Exposure to Trauma and Human Suffering: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2023; 24:1656-1676. [PMID: 35202557 DOI: 10.1177/15248380221074314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Over the past decades, a growing interest has emerged toward understanding the impact that the exposure to human suffering produces in mental health professionals, leading to the identification of three constructs: vicarious traumatization (VT), compassion fatigue (CF), and secondary trauma (ST). However, little is known about how these conditions affect psychologists. A systematic review and a meta-analysis were conducted to examine the evidence about the effects of occupational exposure to trauma and suffering in studies that included psychologists among their samples. Fifty-two studies were included comprising 10,233 participants. Overall, the results showed that most professionals did not experience relevant distress due to their work, yet some of them developed clinically significant symptoms (i.e., PTSD). However, solid conclusions could not be drawn due to the numerous methodological difficulties found in this research field (i.e., group heterogeneity, lack of comparison groups, and conceptual overlap). Thus, it is necessary to further investigate this topic with scientific rigor to understand these stressors and develop evidence-based interventions.
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- Judith Velasco
- Department of Psychology, University of Cordoba, Spain
- Maimonides Institute for Biomedical Research of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Spain
- Reina Sofia University Hospital, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cordoba, Spain
- Maimonides Institute for Biomedical Research of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Spain
- Reina Sofia University Hospital, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cordoba, Spain
- Maimonides Institute for Biomedical Research of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Spain
- Reina Sofia University Hospital, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cordoba, Spain
- Maimonides Institute for Biomedical Research of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Spain
- Reina Sofia University Hospital, Spain
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Oțelea MR, Rașcu A, Staicu C, Călugăreanu L, Ipate M, Teodorescu S, Persecă O, Voinoiu A, Neamțu A, Calotă V, Mateș D. Exhaustion in Healthcare Workers after the First Three Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148871. [PMID: 35886721 PMCID: PMC9318340 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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This study aims to identify the determinants of exhaustion of frontline and second-line healthcare workers (HCW) during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. A case−control study was conducted based on an anonymously distributed questionnaire, which was completed by 1872 HCW. Exhaustion was assessed with a validated Romanian questionnaire. The Siegrist questionnaire was used to determine workload, reward and overcommitment. Frontline HCW reported significantly more frequent longer working hours (p = 0.0009) and a better perception of the management of the risk for infection (p = 0.0002) than second-line HCW. The effort and overcommitment scores were higher in frontline HCW (9.51 + 1.98 vs. 8.45 + 21, p < 0.001 and 16.34 ± 2.80 vs. 15.24 ± 2.94, p < 0.001, respectively) and the reward scores were lower (5.21 ± 1.522 vs. 5.99 ± 1.44, p < 0.001). In the fully adjusted regression model, age, imbalance between effort and reward, overcommitment and management of the risk of infection in the workplace were associated with the exhaustion score in each category of HCW. The number of working hours was correlated with exhaustion in frontline HCW and occupation in second-line HCW. There were more similarities than differences between frontline and second-line HCW. Even if frontline HCW had a higher risk of exhaustion, the risk was not negligible for all HCW.
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- Marina Ruxandra Oțelea
- Clinical Department 5, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (M.R.O.); (A.R.)
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- Clinical Department 5, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (M.R.O.); (A.R.)
- Clinic of Occupational Medicine, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Center for Monitoring Community Risks, National Institute of Public Health, 050463 Bucharest, Romania; (C.S.); (L.C.); (S.T.); (A.V.); (A.N.); (D.M.)
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- National Center for Monitoring Community Risks, National Institute of Public Health, 050463 Bucharest, Romania; (C.S.); (L.C.); (S.T.); (A.V.); (A.N.); (D.M.)
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- Regional Center of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, 700465 Iași, Romania;
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- National Center for Monitoring Community Risks, National Institute of Public Health, 050463 Bucharest, Romania; (C.S.); (L.C.); (S.T.); (A.V.); (A.N.); (D.M.)
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- Regional Center for Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, 400349 Cluj Napoca, Romania;
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- National Center for Monitoring Community Risks, National Institute of Public Health, 050463 Bucharest, Romania; (C.S.); (L.C.); (S.T.); (A.V.); (A.N.); (D.M.)
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- National Center for Monitoring Community Risks, National Institute of Public Health, 050463 Bucharest, Romania; (C.S.); (L.C.); (S.T.); (A.V.); (A.N.); (D.M.)
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- National Center for Monitoring Community Risks, National Institute of Public Health, 050463 Bucharest, Romania; (C.S.); (L.C.); (S.T.); (A.V.); (A.N.); (D.M.)
- Correspondence:
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- National Center for Monitoring Community Risks, National Institute of Public Health, 050463 Bucharest, Romania; (C.S.); (L.C.); (S.T.); (A.V.); (A.N.); (D.M.)
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Munn LT, Huffman CS, Connor CD, Swick M, Danhauer SC, Gibbs MA. A qualitative exploration of the National Academy of medicine model of well‐being and resilience among healthcare workers during COVID‐19. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:2561-2574. [PMID: 35285054 PMCID: PMC9111620 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Lindsay T. Munn
- Clinical and Translational Science Institute Wake Forest School of Medicine Winston‐Salem North Carolina USA
- Department of Emergency Medicine Atrium Health Charlotte North Carolina USA
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- Center of Nursing Research Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Winston‐Salem North Carolina USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Atrium Health Charlotte North Carolina USA
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- Nursing Administration Atrium Health Enterprise Charlotte North Carolina USA
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- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy Division of Public Health Sciences Wake Forest School of Medicine Winston‐Salem North Carolina USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine Atrium Health Charlotte North Carolina USA
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Sweileh WM. Post-exposure prophylaxis against blood-borne viral infections among health care workers: A bibliometric analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RISK & SAFETY IN MEDICINE 2022; 33:419-431. [PMID: 35213392 DOI: 10.3233/jrs-210078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health care workers face a wide range of chemical, physical, and biological occupational hazards in their jobs. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to investigate research trends on post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) against blood-borne viral infections among health care workers. METHOD Keywords related to health care workers, PEP, and blood-borne viruses were entered in the Scopus database for the period from 1950 to 27 January 2022. RESULTS The search query returned 271 papers. The earliest publication was in 1984. The Pan African Medical Journal ranked first (n = 8, 3.0%), followed by the Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology and Journal of Hospital Infection with 6 (2.2%) papers for each. One hundred ninety-one journals took part in publishing the retrieved papers. Authors from 63 different countries took part in publishing the retrieved papers. The United States (US) ranked first (n = 53, 19.6%) followed by India (n = 26, 9.6%). The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contributed the most (n = 9, 3.3%) and ranked first in the top active institutions. The mean number of authors per paper was 4.4 and the mean number of citations per paper was 17.0. The most frequent author keywords focused on PEP, health care workers, occupational exposure, HIV, hepatitis B, anti-retroviral and needle-stick injuries. Research themes in the retrieved papers focused on knowledge/attitude/practice and management and epidemiology of occupational exposure and PEP. There was a limited number of research publications in this field. CONCLUSION Research activity in this field needs to be strengthened in low- and middle-income countries through reporting and training of HCWs.
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- Waleed M Sweileh
- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Division of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine E-mail:
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Rogers CW, Murphy LA, Murphy RA, Malouf KA, Natsume RE, Ward BD, Tansey C, Nakamura RK. An analysis of client complaints and their effects on veterinary support staff. Vet Med Sci 2022; 8:925-934. [PMID: 35044103 PMCID: PMC8959328 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Veterinarians and support staff have been reporting the negative mental health effects from client complaints (CC). A previous study was performed evaluating these effects in veterinarians however no such study has been performed on veterinary support staff (VSS). Objectiv The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency and effects of CCs on VSS. Methods A cross sectional anonymous survey using a web‐based questionnaire was created evaluating the frequency, type, and effects from CC. The survey was distributed to five different VSS Facebook groups and respondents provided demographic information and reported the frequency and effects of such complaints. Results A total of 681 questionnaires were collected during the study period but 130 were incomplete and were excluded from analysis. This resulted in 551 completed questionnaires available for review. One hundred and ninety (34.4%) VSS reported being subject to a CC in the previous 6 months with cost of care the most common reason (78.6%). Two hundred and sixty VSS (47.2%) reported feeling depressed because of CCs made against them, 295 VSS (53.5%) stated CCs negatively affected their enjoyment of their job, and 146 (26.5%) have considered changing their career because of CCs. Conclusions CC have detrimental effects on VSS career satisfaction, mental health and hospital practices. Further studies are warranted to mitigate the detrimental effects of CCs.
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- Friendship Hospital for Animals, Washington, District of Colombia, USA
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- Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
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- University of Sydney School of Veterinary Medicine, Camden, New South Wales, Australia
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- Philadelphia Osteopathic School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, Los Angeles, California, USA
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de Oliveira DG, da Cunha Reis A, de Melo Franco I, Braga AL. Exploring Global Research Trends in Burnout among Nursing Professionals: A Bibliometric Analysis. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9121680. [PMID: 34946406 PMCID: PMC8700827 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nursing professionals are constantly exposed to several risk factors and high levels of stress that can affect their mental, emotional, and physical health, which can trigger burnout syndrome. This article aims to use bibliometric analysis to investigate burnout research trends among nursing professionals worldwide and to compare the contributions of different countries/institutions, scientific journals, authors, keywords, and citations. A bibliometric study was performed using the Scopus and Web of Science databases, in the period up to November 2021, aiming to search original and review articles in the English language regarding burnout in nursing professionals. The analysis was performed with a sample of 1406 articles. The most cited article indicated that 43% of nurses had high burnout scores, and a similar percentage were dissatisfied with their work. The most productive and most cited country in the world was the United States of America. Regarding the 10 most cited documents, there were no studies that could provide interventions to reduce burnout in nursing professionals, which can result in a need to develop studies on prevention capable of mitigating the problem, in view of the impacts generated on their mental, emotional, and physical health.
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- Delana Galdino de Oliveira
- Faculty of Administration and Accounting Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, Brazil
- Federal Center for Technological Education Celso Suckow da Fonseca, Production Engineering Departament, Rio de Janeiro 20271-110, Brazil;
- Correspondence: (D.G.d.O.); (A.L.B.)
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- Federal Center for Technological Education Celso Suckow da Fonseca, Production Engineering Departament, Rio de Janeiro 20271-110, Brazil;
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- Institute of Applied Social Sciences, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica 23897-000, Brazil;
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- Institute of Applied Social Sciences, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica 23897-000, Brazil;
- Correspondence: (D.G.d.O.); (A.L.B.)
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Johnson GJ, Kilpatrick CC, Zaritsky E, Woodbury E, Boller M, Burton M, Asfaw T, Ratan BM. Training the Next Generation of Obstetrics and Gynecology Leaders, A Multi-Institutional Needs Assessment. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2021; 78:1965-1972. [PMID: 34294573 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess resident and faculty interest in, as well as content and preferred format for, a leadership curriculum during obstetrics and gynecology residency DESIGN: From June to July 2019, a needs assessment survey on leadership training was distributed to residents and academic faculty at 3 United States obstetrics and gynecology residency programs. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed. Open ended questions were analyzed for themes. SETTING Three ob/gyn residency programs across the United States: Kaiser Permanente East Bay in Oakland, California, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, New York. PARTICIPANTS Surveys were distributed to all residents (n = 111) and affiliated academic faculty (n = 124) at each of the 3 participating sites. RESULTS Resident response rate was 71% (79/111) and faculty rate was 63% (78/124). Postgraduate year (PGY) 1 residents were more likely to believe there was sufficient leadership training during residency (17/23, 74%) compared to PGY 2-4s (16/56, 29%) and faculty (20/76, 26%; p < 0.01). Most residents (66/79, 84%) and faculty (74/78, 82%) expressed that residents would benefit from a leadership curriculum. Both deemed small group exercises and leadership case studies taught by physicians were the preferred format for this curriculum. Residents and faculty agreed on 3 of the top 4 topics for a leadership curriculum - effective communication, team management, and time management - while residents chose self-awareness and faculty chose professionalism as the fourth of their top domains. Open-ended survey questions revealed that leadership demands in obstetrics and gynecology are similar to other specialties but differ in emphasis on crisis management, situational awareness, and advocacy training. CONCLUSIONS Given unique aspects of leadership within the specialty, obstetrics and gynecology residents and faculty see benefit for specialty-specific formalized leadership training.
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- Grace J Johnson
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaiser Permanente Northern California East Bay- Oakland, Oakland, California
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaiser Permanente Northern California East Bay- Oakland, Oakland, California
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaiser Permanente Northern California East Bay- Oakland, Oakland, California
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
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Zimmaro LA, Moss A, Reibel DK, Handorf EA, Reese JB, Fang CY. A Telephone-Adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program: Preliminary Effects among Healthcare Employees. Behav Sci (Basel) 2021; 11:139. [PMID: 34677232 PMCID: PMC8533574 DOI: 10.3390/bs11100139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Healthcare employees often experience high stress and may benefit from accessible psychosocial interventions. In this pilot study, we explored preliminary feasibility, acceptability, and psychological effects of a telephone-based adaption of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for healthcare employees. Eleven participants (M age = 49.9; 27.3% ethnic/racial minority) were enrolled in an eight-session group-based MBSR program adapted for telephone delivery. Feasibility was assessed using rates of program attrition and session completion; acceptability was explored qualitatively via participants' responses to an open-ended item about their program experience. Participants also completed pre-and post-program assessments on psychosocial outcomes (distress (overall distress, depression, anxiety, somatization), mindfulness, and self-compassion). We characterized mean change scores, 95% confidence intervals, and effect sizes to explore preliminary program effects. With regard to preliminary feasibility, one participant dropped out prior to the intervention; of the remaining 10 participants, 90% completed at least half (≥4) of the sessions; 70% completed at least three-quarters (≥6 sessions). Feedback reflected positive experiences and included suggestions for program delivery. Participants reported reductions in distress post-program (M difference range = -5.0 to -9.4), showing medium to large effect sizes (d range = 0.68 to 1.11). Mindfulness scores increased from pre- to post-intervention (M difference range = 1.0 to 10.4), with small-to-medium effects (d range = 0.18 to 0.55). Almost all aspects of self-compassion remained stable over time, with the exception of common humanity, which increased post-program (M difference = 2.9, CI 95% 0.5 to 5.4, d = 0.91). Preliminary findings from our small pilot trial suggest that telephone-based adaptations of MBSR may be a useful mode of delivery for healthcare employees; however, larger studies are needed to provide further evidence of feasibility, acceptability, and program effects.
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- Lauren A. Zimmaro
- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA; (L.A.Z.); (E.A.H.); (J.B.R.)
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- Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health—Jefferson Health, Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (A.M.); (D.K.R.)
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- Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health—Jefferson Health, Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (A.M.); (D.K.R.)
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA; (L.A.Z.); (E.A.H.); (J.B.R.)
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA; (L.A.Z.); (E.A.H.); (J.B.R.)
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA; (L.A.Z.); (E.A.H.); (J.B.R.)
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Interactive anesthesiology educational program improves wellness for anesthesiologists and their children. J Clin Anesth 2021; 70:110192. [PMID: 33556792 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2021.110192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Anesthesiologists have a high prevalence of burnout with adverse effects on professionalism and safety. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of an interactive anesthesiology educational program on the wellness of anesthesia providers and their children, as assessed by a modified Professional Fulfillment Index. DESIGN Prospective observational study. SETTING Perioperative area. PATIENTS Thirty clinicians participated in the program. Twenty respondents, representing 67% of participants and each corresponding to a parent and their child or children, completed the post-event survey. INTERVENTIONS An interactive anesthesiology educational program incorporating children, between the ages of five and eighteen years old, of anesthesia providers was held in the perioperative area. The program was held over four hours and was comprised of four sessions including pediatric anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, airway, and ultrasound stations. MEASUREMENTS Anesthesia providers and their children were administered a post-event assessment, including a modified Professional Fulfillment Index and satisfaction survey. MAIN RESULTS All twenty (100%) of respondents indicated it was "very true" or "completely true" that their child was happy with the program, and that it was worthwhile and satisfying to both the anesthesia provider and their child. Nineteen (95%) of reporting participants indicated it was "very true" or "completely true" that it was meaningful to have the department host such a program and 17 (85%) respondents felt their child now better understands the anesthesia work of the parent. All clinician volunteers indicated it was "very true" or "completely true" that they were contributing professionally during the program in ways that they valued most. CONCLUSION An interactive educational wellness initiative provides an effective and feasible method for increasing professional fulfillment and satisfaction among anesthesia providers while educating our youngest generation of learners. Implementation of such a program may also occur with modifications such as televideo to maintain COVID-19 precautions.
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Ruisoto P, Ramírez MR, García PA, Paladines-Costa B, Vaca SL, Clemente-Suárez VJ. Social Support Mediates the Effect of Burnout on Health in Health Care Professionals. Front Psychol 2021; 11:623587. [PMID: 33519649 PMCID: PMC7838123 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.623587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion and caused by exposure to excessive and prolonged stress related to job conditions. Moreover, burnout is highly prevalent among health care professionals. The aim of this study is, first, to examine the mediating role of social support over the effect of burnout in health care professionals and, second, to explore potential gender differences. A convenience sample of 1,035 health professionals from Ecuador, including 608 physicians and 427 nurses (68% women, with and age M = 40 + 9 years old), was surveyed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), Social Support Survey (MOS), and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) as measures of burnout, social support, and general health, respectively. Social support was found to mediate the negative effects of burnout on health regardless of gender. Differences across the three dimensions of burnout and health are further discussed, along with their implications for designing effective burnout interventions for health care professionals in Ecuador.
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- Pablo Ruisoto
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Navarre, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
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- Department of Statistics and Operations Research, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, European University of Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain
- Research Group in Culture, Education and Society, Coast University, Barranquilla, Colombia
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