BURNOUT

This study looked at whether a mindfulness training program could improve attention and emotional well-being in first responders, like firefighters. 87 people from a fire department peer support group took part. The training aimed to reduce mind wandering and increase resilience …

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can reduce burnout and improve spiritual well-being in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. 70 nurses took part; half did eight laughter yoga sessions while the other half did nothing new. The results showed that laughter yoga may help nurs…

This study tested whether combining mental health care with job coaching helps people on sick leave due to burnout, adjustment disorder, or stress return to work sooner. Over 600 participants from four Danish municipalities received either stepped mental health care, integrated c…

This study tested two online courses designed to help paramedics in Singapore manage stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. 63 paramedics took part, completing six weekly online modules. The goal was to see which course better improved mental healt…

This study tested whether a structured exercise program at work could lower stress and burnout and improve quality of life for radiologic technologists. Nineteen healthy radiographers from one hospital took part. They completed surveys before and after the program to measure chan…

This study tested whether a mindfulness program delivered through a mobile app could reduce job burnout and improve mental well-being in hospital nurses. 124 female nurses with moderate to high burnout took part. The mindfulness group used the app while the control group continue…

This study tested whether a special type of group discussion, called a Balint group, could help nurses feel less burned out and improve their communication skills. Thirty nurses took part in six weekly online sessions where they talked about challenging interactions with patients…

This study tested a mindfulness-based psychoeducation program for 66 nurses working in intensive care, oncology, and emergency units. The goal was to see if the program could reduce burnout, improve clinical decision-making, and ease existential anxiety. The program focused on pr…

This study looked at whether a special training course could improve the work environment for nurses and nursing assistants in a hospital. A total of 117 staff members took part. Some received the training, while others did not. The researchers then compared the two groups to see…

This study looked at 206 French medical residents to see if their physical activity levels are linked to anxiety, depression, and burnout. Participants filled out online surveys about their exercise habits and mental health. The goal was to understand these connections, not to te…

This study looked at how to make surgical residency programs better and less stressful for doctors in training. Researchers collected information from over 200 US surgery programs about burnout, mistreatment, and other problems. The goal was to find ways to improve the workplace …

This study tested a new program called the Relational Playbook, which gives nurse managers tools and coaching to create a better work environment for heart clinic teams. Ten staff members from six VA cardiac catheterization labs took part. The goal was to see if the program was p…

This study looked at whether using smartphone tools can improve work-life balance and reduce burnout for nurse managers who have many staff members contacting them. Six nurse managers from one hospital tried different communication strategies. The researchers measured changes usi…

This study looked at 140 intensive care unit (ICU) healthcare workers to see if job-related burnout and stress are linked to signs of inflammation in the body. Participants completed surveys about their mental well-being and gave blood samples to measure inflammatory markers. The…

This study tested a program to help VA doctors and nurses practice mindfulness—a way to focus and reduce stress—by using hand washing as a reminder. About 343 healthcare workers took part, with some learning mindfulness techniques and using an optional app. The goal was to see if…

This study measured compassion fatigue, burnout, and stress in 159 healthcare workers in the emergency room and intensive care unit. Researchers used surveys before and after group discussions to see if talking about their experiences helped. The goal was to understand what prote…