BURNOUT, PROFESSIONAL

This study tested whether an online screening tool (mISP) alone or combined with a mental health skills program (MINDBODYSTRONG) can reduce suicide risk and depression in nurses. About 849 nurses who were at moderate to high risk for suicide took part. The program teaches coping …

This study tested whether giving pregnant trainee doctors extra support—like a smart bassinet, wearable breast pump, 24/7 online perinatal care, and a faculty mentor—could reduce burnout and improve wellbeing. 156 pregnant residents and fellows from four hospitals were randomly a…

This study looked at whether mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) can help nurses working in an earthquake-affected area. 44 nurses took part, with some receiving weekly MBAT sessions for 5 weeks and others acting as a control group. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduc…

This study tested whether a 12-week training program (called the Integrated Stress Toolbox) could help healthcare workers in Mexico feel less stressed and burned out. Over 2,300 participants were randomly assigned to either the training or a waitlist. The training included an app…

This study tested a 5-week online mindfulness program (AIZEN) for professional and family caregivers of people with dementia. Sixty caregivers in Taiwan attended weekly live classes and did daily 10-minute guided practices. Researchers measured burnout and caregiver burden before…

This study tested whether a 4-week online mindfulness course could improve resilience and reduce stress and burnout in UK dietitians. Thirty registered dietitians took part, with some attending the course and others on a waitlist. Researchers measured their well-being before, rig…

This study surveys anesthesiologists to explore whether feelings of being a fraud (impostor phenomenon) are linked to everyday memory and attention lapses. Participants complete online questionnaires about impostor feelings, cognitive failures, anxiety, depression, sleep quality,…

This study tested an AI voice assistant that listens to conversations between neurologists and patients, then automatically fills out electronic medical records. Researchers timed 320 visits with and without the AI to see if it saved doctors time and improved patient care. The go…

This study tested whether one-on-one support from a resource navigator helps long-term care and retirement home staff access health and wellness resources. 123 staff members took part, with some getting a navigator and others not. Researchers measured changes in wellness, burnout…

This study tested two 10-week training programs—one based on coaching and one on mindfulness—to see if they could help healthcare workers feel better and improve their job skills. 54 healthcare workers took part, and the researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, mood, and …

This study tested a specially adapted mind-body program (the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program) to help nurses in South Africa who care for people with HIV manage stress and prevent burnout. About 60 nurses took part in a small pilot to see if the program was practical and w…

This completed study surveyed over 4,200 youth care professionals in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands to measure their levels of secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and compassion satisfaction. Participants completed an anonymous online survey about their work experiences an…

This study tested whether training staff in residential facilities can help prevent suicide and improve mental health for youth in the legal system. About 1000 youth and staff took part. Researchers compared facilities that received the special training to those that did not, mea…