Prevention Of Professional Burnout Research Articles

ФАКТОРЫ, ВЛИЯЮЩИЕ НА ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ВЫГОРАНИЯ МЕДИЦИНСКИХ РАБОТНИКОВ И ИХ ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЕ НА КАЧЕСТВО МЕДИЦИНСКОЙ ПОМОЩИ В ТРАВМОЦЕНТРАХ ВТОРОГО УРОВНЯ

This study draws attention to the real problem of professional burnout among medical professionals, especially those providing emergency care in trauma centres. The aim of the study was to identify factors influencing emotional burnout in doctors and to develop methods for its diagnosis and prevention. The study was carried out in a level 2 trauma centre and the results showed the absence of emotional burnout syndrome in the participants at the time of the study. Correlation analysis revealed the relationship between the level of emotional burnout and individual personal characteristics of the workers. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of development of professional and personal qualities of medical specialists, as well as the need to take into account their inclinations and motivational readiness for successful work and prevention of professional burnout.

Профілактика професійного вигорання фахівців допоміжних професій засобами коучингових технологій

The article discusses the pressing issue of professional burnout among auxiliary professionals, utilizing coaching technologies as an effective prevention tool. The syndrome of professional burnout has intrigued researchers worldwide for many years but remains inadequately studied, as technological advancements necessitate constant adaptation, modification, and enhancement of methods and forms for prevention and correction of burnout. Events unfolding in Ukraine and globally adversely affect the entire population, exacerbating workload and accelerating emotional exhaustion among auxiliary professionals. Therefore, this topic requires additional study, analysis, and research, as it is crucial for these professionals to be able to recognize, understand, and restore their emotional state, and to remain resilient and stress-resistant in stressful situations. The main factors contributing to burnout in this category of workers, such as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment, have been identified. Methods and coaching strategies aimed at increasing resilience and stress resilience among workers are discussed, including an individualized approach to psychological support. The authors analyze the effectiveness of coaching as an innovative approach to ensuring psychological well-being in the professional environment, drawing conclusions about the potential benefits of such an approach for practical implementation in today's job market. The authors conclude that prevention of professional burnout through coaching technologies is an effective approach that contributes to enhancing the quality of life and professional activities of auxiliary professionals.

«Методика диагностики» адекватности профессионального самоопределения: психометрические характеристики

Introduction. The concept of appropriateness of professional self-determination is analyzed, approaches to its analysis and measurement are described. Theoretical analysis. The significance of self-assessment of appropriateness of professional self-determination as a condition of sustainability to frequent stresses and prevention of professional burnout, including emotional exhaustion and depersonalization of personnel. Еmpirical analysis. The empirical study presents the results of the validation of the “Appropriateness of professional self-determination” Scale, developed by the author of the article. The empirical research base includes 396 workers, 277 men and 119 women. The performed in the study verification of the factor structure of the Scale confirmed its two-factor structure (subscale “Compliance of personal qualities of the job`s demands” (Cronbach`s α = 0.82) and subscale “Compliance of job of personal qualities” (Cronbach`s α. = 0.63)). The factor structure of the Scale was confirmed by the results of confirmatory factor analysis (RMSEA = 0.061, CFI = 0.964, TLI = 0.906). It was found that male workers and female workers evaluate their own appropriateness of professional self-determination in the same way. Negative correlations of appropriateness of professional self-determination with professional burnout, frequency of stresses and positive correlations with job satisfaction were revealed. Conclusion. The results of the study confirm the validity of the Appropriateness of Professional self-determination Scale, contribute the theoretical reflection of professional self-determination.

Socio-economic aspects of professional burnout among doctors

The article deals with the issue of professional burnout in the medical field and its negative impact on the quality of provided services and patients’ health. Professional burnout is a serious problem in the medical field, which negatively affects the quality of provided services and can lead to medical errors and worse outcomes for patients. A number of solutions are proposed, including a humanistic approach to labor organization, changes in the stress management system, as well as the assessment and prevention of professional burnout among workers. Special attention is paid to the corporate culture and the creation of conditions for doctors’ development and self-fulfillment. It is concluded that only comprehensive measures that take into account the interaction of positive and negative factors can prevent the development of professional burnout and neutralize its consequences.

ВЗАИМОСВЯЗЬ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ВЫГОРАНИЯ И БИОПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ВОЗРАСТА СЛЕДОВАТЕЛЕЙ ОРГАНОВ ВНУТРЕННИХ ДЕЛ

The official activity of an investigator is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that requires a high degree of professionalism and concentration during work. In this study, the interrelation between biopsychological age and professional burnout of employees of investigative departments of internal affairs bodies aged 23 to 57 years was studied. The investigators who took part in the experimental work felt like older people. The study showed that employees under the age of 30 had fewer signs of a decrease in emotional tone, detachment and emotional indifference in communicating with others. With an increase in the level of their passion and enthusiasm for professional activity, the expected retirement age will increase. Employees over the age of 30 have a greater risk of a tendency to decrease professional motivation, with an increase in the level of mental exhaustion, they will have an increased negative assessment of their health, and with an increase in biological age, professional motivation will decrease. The data obtained should be taken into account in the process of psychological preparation of specialists for professional activity and prevention of professional burnout.

ПРОФЕСІЙНЕ ВИГОРАННЯ МЕДИЧНИХ ПРАЦІВНИКІВ: ОЗНАКИ, ПРИЧИНИ, ПРОФІЛАКТИКА І ЛІКУВАННЯ

Introduction. The article provides a review and analysis of scientifi c works on the issue of professional burnout in healthcare workers. The two important indicators of the health organization’s effi ciency are the prevention of professional burnout in healthcare workers and the quality of provided medical care. This review aims to analyze the available scientifi c information and summarize the data on preventive measures to prevent professional burnout in healthcare workers. Methods. The full-text articles published in the databases E-Library, CrossRef, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were analyzed to systematize the data on measures aimed at preventing professional burnout in healthcare workers. Moreover, a couple of earlier publications of historical interest were analyzed as well. Results. The core symptoms and factors that trigger professional burnout in healthcare workers were analyzed, including doctors, dealing with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and military physicians. Both its causes and consequences were determined. Professional burnout can be described as a combination of psychosomatic and somatic disorders, as well as symptoms of social dysfunction. Preventive measures against professional burnout have to cover a wide range of causes and include various treatment tools. Meanwhile, determining the exact causes of professional burnout in healthcare workers should become the top priority direction. Conclusion. Methodologically sound studies of professional burnout in healthcare workers should be fi nanced. If the issue of professional burnout prevention is not resolved at the state level, it will jeopardize the sustainability of the entire healthcare system’s functioning.

Motor activity as a means of preventing professional burnout of teachers

The problem of professional burnout today occupies a significant place in the system of professional destruction of teachers. Emotional tension, high responsibility, work in situations of constant uncertainty, and others lead to a deterioration in physical and mental health.The purpose of the study: Prevention of professional burnout among teachers, increasing their physical and mental performance, reducing emotional stress, increasing the emotional and value attitude to their health.Methods and organization of the study: 20 teachers aged 27 to 66 years old, average age 46 years old, teaching experience from 5 to 30 years, took part in the pedagogical experiment. The time and place of classes were determined by the participants of the experiment. The presented complexes were proposed to be performed daily at a convenient time, starting with one complex and then moving on to 2-3 during the day based on one's well-being, desire, and mood.

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PROFESSIONAL BURNOUT OF SOCIAL WORKERS

The article is devoted to the study of burnout, which is interpreted as the inability to perform professional duties at the proper level due to prolonged physical and/or mental overload. The main content of the study is to determine the possibilities of prevention of professional burnout of a social worker in order to ensure his physical and mental health.Scientific opinions and positions on the relevance, purpose, multifaceted nature, content of prevention, objective and subjective factors of prevention, differences in organizational and psychological and pedagogical influences of prevention, the specifics of social prevention and prevention. As well as the impact on the professional activities of social norms and deviations from norms, values, responsibilities. The causes of burnout can be differentiated by the nature of the determination. Among the main groups of determinants – social, medical, biological, psychological. The conducted survey among social specialists on the state of professional burnout revealed certain tendencies and regularities among them. This was evidenced by statistics relating to the factors influencing the professional burnout of the specialist, as well as their dynamics. The basis of professional activity should be to provide conditions for this.
 However, collective life, in addition to having advantages, is also endowed with negative features. Indicators of collective distress that have a direct impact on the professional burnout of an individual member of the team are identified. These include problems and / or lack of corporate culture; dissatisfaction with the psychological atmosphere prevailing in the team; presence of conflict situations, quarrels, intrigue; absence or problems of interpersonal communication in the team, division into groups; low level of mutual assistance and support, unwillingness to maintain friendly relations; no punishment for guilt, reaction to negative behavior of colleagues, control over subjective factors; lack of prospects for team development; lack of conditions for personal development and formation; lack of measures to prevent occupational burnout. For comparison, the experimental study involved people who did not suffer from burnout and people who survived the state of burnout.
 Thus, people who have experienced a state of burnout have much deeper psycho-emotional disorders. Their professional experience is characterized by significant negative experiences and beliefs. Positive corporate social ties have been disrupted in their lives, which can lead to disruption in other areas: family, personal, spiritual and emotional. That is, it causes a number of other shifts. Certain trends are evidenced by statistics on the assessment of the existing risks of burnout, which concern specialists in various fields: almost all recognized the fact of burnout to varying degrees; the vast majority of respondents assess the ability to perform professional duties generally well, but the lack of an absolute answer also indicates the risks involved; mostly the presence of risks of burnout is assessed indirectly. On the basis of statistical indicators of occupational burnout, their dynamics can be distinguished victim groups. Given the classification of propensity to burnout, prevention technologies can be used. In each of the three cases, the approach will be different. It is established that a special place is occupied by the subjective factor of professional activity.
 Professional burnout is caused by various factors: social and organizational conditions of functioning of collective, legislative and normative-organizational maintenance of process of work; individual and personal qualities of personality, stress resistance, motivation of activity; compliance of qualities and personality traits with the requirements of the chosen profession, professional competence; ability to work in a team, ability to take into account the opinions and positions of others, sociability; availability of life, professional experience; psychological compatibility of individual team members; ability to control the situation in the team by management; corporate culture, the presence of common interests and activities, interest in the development and prosperity of the team. Theoretical analysis and experimental study of problems related to burnout indicate the presence of risks in the professional activities of professionals from different social structures. That is, it depends not so much on objective factors as on the subjective attitude of the individual to himself and his mental and physical health. And the problem looks not so much psychological as psychological and pedagogical.

MOBBING IN PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The article is devoted to the analysis of the causes, manifestations and consequences of mobbing as a form of psychological violence in professional environment. Due to the large amount of literature and media covering this topic in Europe, the problem of workplace mobbing has begun to be discussed as well, but the study of this problem is not receiving enough attention, so victims of mobbing have to rely more on themselves. Nowadays, scientific works on this problem are of a general nature, the theoretical and methodological foundations of this phenomenon, its causes and consequences are not well researched in Ukraine. The article analyzes the causes, manifestations and consequences of mobbing as a form of psychological violence in the workplace, highlights its main characteristics, highlights the essential signs of mobbing. Logical and semantic; method of generalization; structural and functional method were used to study of this problem. The individual-psychological features of mobbing targets andmobsters, the connection between mobbing at work and personality disorder have been singled out. It has been stated that in Ukraine it is necessary to study and use the experience of European countries on counteracting mobbing at work in order to improve working conditions, create a comfortable psychological atmosphere, prevention of professional burnout and protection of the professional dignity of the employee.

Prevention of professional burnout of managers by means of mental health

Psychodiagnostics of indicators of the emotional sphere of 28 managers revealed a «floating» profile of personal and individual traits, «unhealthy» models of overcoming stressful situations, the presence of professional burnout. The effectiveness of the training program for the prevention of burnout and the formation of stress resistance is proved.

Comparative regional peculiarities of the professional burnout syndrome in doctors of anaesthesiologists-reanimatologists

In order to identify the comparative regional features of the syndrome of professional burnout in anesthesiologists, 50 doctors of the Komi Republic and the Arkhangelsk Region were examined. Used methods of research: survey, questionnaire «Attitude to work and professional burn-out» V.Vinokur, the scale of organizational stress, Mak-Lin, the Freiburg personality inventory, spielberger test H in the modification Y.Hanin, coping test of R.Lazarus and S.Volkmann, methods of evaluation of psychological atmosphere in the team A.Fiedler. It was found that 63.6% of anesthesiologists-resuscitators of the Komi Republic and 53.9% of doctors of the Arkhangelsk Region showed signs of professional burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion and stress in the work, deterioration of health and social adaptation. Anesthesiologists-resuscitators of both groups are characterized by type A behavior, which is manifested by high subjective value of professional activity, high readiness for energy costs, low resistance to frustration and stress. Recommendations for the prevention of professional burnout in anesthesiologists-resuscitators are proposed, depending on factors contributing to the development of burnout syndrome.

Strategies of coping with situations of difficult pedagogical communication among teachers working in residential institutions

Professional activity of teachers working in residential institutions is a special type of activity associated with the strengthening of the action of emotionogenic factors in connection with the specifics of the contingent of students and learning conditions, which often causes the syndrome of emotional burnout. The study conducted a comparative analysis of preferences in the choice of coping strategies, manifested in the success of overcoming situations of difficult pedagogical communication of teachers working in residential institutions and teachers of secondary schools. It is established that coping strategies chosen by respondents of experimental and control groups in situations of problematic communication in accordance with the stage of emotional burnout have qualitative differences: teachers working in residential institutions, at each stage often use coping avoidance and aggressiveness, teachers of secondary schools – coping assertiveness with a tendency to impulsiveness on the background of emotional response. The obtained results are relevant for the programs of prevention of professional burnout of teachers with the help of health-saving technologies and teaching them constructive strategies of coping with stressful professional situations.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRECTION OF THE EMOTIONAL BURNOUT AND DEVELOPING THE SKILLS OF SELF- REGULATION IN TEACHERS

The paper focuses on the issue of prevention and overcoming of emotional burnout in teachers. It argues the importance of teachers’ participation in the prevention and rehabilitation programs aimed at reduction of burnout and developing self-control skills. The main aim is to perform psychological correction of burnout and develop the skills of self-control in teachers of Ulan-Ude. The author discovered that the organization of the formative experiment included two psychological programs «Anti-burnout» and «Training of emotional self-regulation», which was aimed at the reduction of burnout and mental self-development of skills in the professional work of teachers. The results showed a statistically significant decrease in all components of burnout, reflecting the decline in mental and emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduction of professional achievements in the experimental group. Comparative analysis showed a significant decrease in the level of anxiety while increasing the scale of the staff’s self-teaching. The conclusion is that the program of psychological correction developed within the framework of Balint groups, aimed at developing effective professional communication and prevention of professional burnout in teachers and self-regulation and correction of teachers’ emotional states in practical teaching situations showed its effectiveness.

ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ПРОФИЛАКТИКА ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ВЫГОРАНИЯ У МЕДИЦИНСКИХ РАБОТНИКОВ

The paper covers the issue of psychological prevention of “professional burnout” syndrome experienced by medical professionals of various levels of education. The authors prove the relevance of the topic and the insufficient degree of development of this issue; bring up the topical issue of the specificity of professional burnout of doctors and nursing personnel, and highlight the necessity of the search for and argumentation of methods of psychological prevention of professional burnout of medical professionals. The authors set out the results of empirical study aimed at the detection of peculiarities of the doctors’ and nurses’ burnout, according to which they determined the high level of professional burnout of all medical professionals; and the nursing staff manifests the highest degree of this syndrome as the nurses are characterized by the low degree of social satisfaction and organizational loyalty. Besides, it is more typical for them to use non-constructive coping strategies such as the “confrontive coping”, “distancing” and “escape-avoidance”. At the same time, it is medical nurses who manifest greatly the empathic abilities. The correlation analysis revealed the following dependence: the lower the degree of education, social satisfaction and status of medical professionals is, the more expressed the “professional burnout” syndrome is. Moreover, the relation of the low degree of burnout and the use of constructive “coping-strategies” is detected. The authors make clear the tasks of psychological prevention of professional burnout promoting the supporting and strengthening of psychological health of medical professionals, correction of personal characteristics of a specialist and the interrelations within the community, as well as helping to cope with stress and emotional burnout in hardships. The results of control stage of the experiment described in the paper point out the efficiency of the psychological prevention program and the feasibility of its application in medical institutions.