Professional Burnout Research Articles

Occupational burnout and work stress in workers engaged in underground coal mining

Introduction. Preservation of labor potential of coal industry workers seems to be a priority direction in occupational medicine. The realization of this direction is possible due to the introduction of systemic medical and preventive technologies both in the industry as a whole and at individual workplaces of miners. A characteristic feature of professional activity of coal industry workers is not only being in harmful and hazardous working conditions but also increased requirements to the qualification of the workers, labor motivation, responsibility, emotional stability, working capacity. Under the influence of harmful factors caused by professional activity, a negative state of overexertion can develop — professional stress, which increases the risk of developing professional burnout and occupationally related diseases. The aim of the study is to assess the level of professional burnout and occupational stress factors affecting the health and working life expectancy of workers engaged in underground coal mining. Materials and methods. The authors conducted psychological testing to identify professional burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory, n=252) and its degree according to the model of Golembiewski and Munzenrieder, labor stressors (Spielberger labor stress questionnaire, n=171), stress resistance and social adaptation (Holmes and Rahe stress scale, n=249). Nine professional groups of mine workers (n=252) took part in the study: mine fitters, mine workers, mine face workers, drilling rig operators, mining and demolition machine operators, mechanics, assistant site supervisors, sinkers and electricians. Each worker gave informed voluntary consent to participate in the study. Results. The main contribution to the development of professional burnout is made by the factor of reduction of personal achievements: a high level of this factor was revealed in 129 mine workers — 51.2%. A high level of the depersonalization factor was noted in 48 workers out of 252 — 19.0%, while a correlation was noted between age and the level of the factor: r(250)=0.133, p=0.035. A high level of emotional exhaustion was noted only in 12 miners out of 252 — 4.8%, which determines a small number of workers with a high degree of burnout — 11.5%. Leading work stressors were identified for each professional group of workers. No relationship was found between the level of social stress, the number of stressful events per year and burnout factors (p>0.05). Limitations. For a comprehensive assessment of the health of workers, it is important to conduct physiological and psychophysiological studies in the dynamics of the work shift, as well as a hygienic assessment of working conditions. However, conducting these studies is difficult due to the complexity of the procedure for admission to the mine, as well as the presence of spark-proof equipment. The study is also limited to conducting psychological testing on workers of only one mine, which requires further study of the issue to increase the representativeness of the data obtained. Conclusion. Professional burnout of mine workers is caused by the cognitive-emotional factor of reducing personal achievements associated with work stressors. It is necessary to pay attention to situational and organizational characteristics, measures to reduce the impact of identified stressors. Identifying sources of stress will help improve working conditions and increase the efficiency and reliability of workers, extend their working longevity. Ethics. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by the Local Ethical Committee of FSBSI IRIOH, protocol No. 5 of 02.08.2023.

The decriminalization of medical activity: modern challenges and actual issues

The article examines impact of legislative change regarding decriminalization of medical activities in Russia on health care system, as well as on legal and social aspects of medical practice. The key changes in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, in particular, amendments concerning article 238, which was applied for long time for criminal prosecution of physicians are analyzed. The study considers consequences of these changes for positioning of medical professionals and principles of medical services support with emphasis on need for secure medical practice in conditions of legal uncertainty. The attention is drawn to history of development of changes and to challenges physicians faced under pressure of criminal legislation. The opinions of experts and medical lawyers are considered. The significance of difference between concepts medical care and medical service is emphasized that is directly related to criminal liability of physicians. It is noted that, despite partial decriminalization, issues of quality of medical services and responsibility of medical organizations continue to be actual. The adoption of new norms established prerequisites for improving working conditions of physicians and increasing confidence in national medical community. The adopted law promises to reduce stress and professional burnout in medical professionals and contributes into formation of more efficient and secure medical care of the population.

A Cross-sectional Study on Stress and Burnout among the AYUSH Doctors in an Eastern Indian State during the COVID Pandemic

Background: Health care workers were at the forefront of the COVID battle. They experienced professional burnout due to long working hours in hospitals, being away from their families, the fear of getting infected and transmitting the infection to family members, and social stigma in society. Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the stress and burnout experienced by AYUSH doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic in Odisha. Methods: A concurrent mixed-methods cross-sectional study design was adopted for this study. A Google form was used to gather responses from 56 AYUSH doctors using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI), preceded by in-depth interviews with 11 participants. Descriptive statistics and two-way ANOVA analyses were applied to the quantitative data, while thematic analysis was conducted for the qualitative data. Results: The in-depth interviews with AYUSH doctors revealed that 63.63% of the participants felt physically and mentally exhausted and susceptible to weakness and illness, including fear of infection; 45.45% felt frustrated; and 18.18% of respondents expressed irritation, stating that they could not endure the situation any longer and felt they were giving much while not receiving what they expected in return. Similarly, the online survey indicated that the mean (±SD) scores of personal, work-related, and COVID patient-related burnout were 49.55 (±25.51), 41.45 (±33.15), and 43.22 (±35.72), respectively. Although the average personal burnout was higher than work-related and patient care-related burnout, the difference was not statistically significant at p=0.5 when tested using two-way ANOVA. Conclusion: The AYUSH doctors experienced stress and burnout during the pandemic; however, most felt that this was part of their job and continued to provide services during the pandemic.

Justice, Care, and Collaboration: An Innovative Framework for Social Work Supervision in Interdisciplinary Legal Practice.

This article presents an interdisciplinary sociolegal model designed to address barriers to equitable justice access in vulnerable contexts. Developed at the legal clinic of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the model enhances interdisciplinary supervision and practical training for law and social work students through a structured, user-centered approach. The pilot implementation successfully fostered essential competencies, including ethical decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution, effectively preparing students for high-stakes sociolegal environments. Structured joint supervision clarified professional roles and promoted collaborative decision making, significantly reducing professional burnout and enhancing resilience. Pilot evaluations indicated high levels of user satisfaction and improved student competencies, reflecting substantial benefits in perceived service quality. Informed by comparative international experiences, this innovative framework aligns with global standards and demonstrates adaptability across diverse sociolegal contexts, underscoring its potential for broad application.

The impact of workplace support components on the mental health and burnout of UK-based healthcare professionals: insights from the CoPE-HCP cohort study.

The impact of workplace support components on the mental health and burnout of UK-based healthcare professionals: insights from the CoPE-HCP cohort study.

The negative impact of pandemic COVID 19 on health professionals in primary, secondary and tertiary health care in Greece-the survey

A sample survey was carried out in 2022 among health professionals of the health structures of seven regions in the context of the new corona pandemic. The research concerned the fatigue experienced by health professionals of many specialties within public health structures from 2020 to 2022, from the moment of the appearance of the first case, until the waves of the disease subside. Globally, the descriptions of the conditions that prevailed immediately after the outbreak of the disease in many countries were terrifying, since its invasion caused strong negative feelings and reactions. The fear of the unknown pathogenic entity and the extreme symptoms it caused manage to synthesize a negative psychology in the society and a negatively charged climate among health professionals, as a result of which many were led to absolute despair. Anxiety, worry, fear of the unknown characteristics of the disease, of the complications, symptoms and consequences, as well as the large volume of patients who were admitted to the hospitals were the reasons that the health staff were intensely tested, emotionally and physically, reaching overwork and exhaustion. The research tool was a questionnaire that resulted from the synthesis of the two others questionnaire-tools that focus on the study of occupational burnout of health professionals, the DASS 21 and the CBI. The results showed that health professionals in Greece experienced intense negative emotions such as anxiety and worry, at a high level, but not very high, as happened in other countries around the world hit by COVID 19.

Prediction and prevention of burnout syndrome in health care professionals in high epidemic risk settings

Nurses have been one of the most vulnerable categories of health workers with regard to occupational stress, professional burnout (PB), anxiety, coping strategies application, reduced quality of life in the situation of high epidemiological risk in the period of COVID-19 novel coronavirus infection (NCI) pandemic. Objective. To determine the features of professional burnout and life quality of the nurses working in «red zone» in a multi-specialty hospital and polyclinic during the COVID-19 novel coronavirus epidemic. Materials and methods. The study was carried out at the department of occupational diseases and clinical pharmacology named after honored scientist of the Russian Federation, professor V.V. Kosarev of the Samara State Medical University and the regional center of occupational pathology — «Samara City Hospital №5». The following groups of nurses were examined: the 1st group (n=29) — nurses working in the «red zone»; the 2nd group (n=31) — nurses working in a multi-specialty hospital; the 3rd group (n=29) — nurses working in polyclinic. The 4th group (control) included workers of engineering technical and economical specialties that are not related to work in medical organizations (n=190). Evaluation of PB syndrome was performed using the «Maslach Burnout» inventory, developed by American psychologists, namely C. Maslach, S.E. Jackson in the adaptation by N.E. Vodopyanova, E.S. Starchenkova as well as the V.V. Boiko questionnaire. Life quality was determined using the SF-36 questionnaire. Processing of obtained data was carried out using the Statistica package («StatSoft Inc.», USA). Results. It has been established that work of nurses during the COVID-19 epidemic is associated with the impact of a number of specific risk factors on health workers caused by providing medical care to infected patients, as well as by significant changes in work related to organization and safety. The influence of the studied risk factors leads to an increase in the level of professional stress, intensification of PB, decrease in life quality. Conclusion. The work of nurses in COVID-hospital conditions is related to higher level of professional stress and burnout, decrease in life quality when compared with the work of nurses in a multi-specialty hospital and polyclinic. Research on the emotional state of nurses should be continued in order to timely perform preventive measures for health preservation in this medical professionals’ category.

The Corrosive Effect of School Administrators as Toxic Leaders on Teacher Accountability

Purpose: To examine teachers' views on the corrosive effect of toxic leadership behaviours of school administrators on teacher accountability. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study group of this research, which uses phenomenology as a qualitative research design, was selected using maximum variation sampling method, which is a type of purposive sampling. This group consists of 20 teachers working in 10 public schools in the central district of Isparta. Data were collected from the teachers through a semi-structured interview form. The collected qualitative data were subjected to contextual analysis through MAXQDA software and visualised. The findings show that the majority of teachers reported that toxic leadership has a detrimental effect on teacher accountability. Findings: Toxic leaders, characterised by behaviours such as micromanagement, lack of empathy, and aggressive communication, were found to cause teacher demotivation, alienation, and professional burnout. In addition, toxic leaders erode teacher accountability by creating a negative and insecure organisational climate. Highlights: Toxic leadership behaviours of school administrators are a critical factor that significantly affects teacher accountability. The various dimensions of this impact are as follows: Decreased teacher motivation, psychological safety and job satisfaction, decreased performance and productivity, impeded professional development, stress and burnout. In addition to these, toxic leadership has a negative impact on school climate. A negative school climate leads to a decrease in teachers' willingness to cooperate and be accountable. This can also negatively impact student achievement because lack of co-operation and support among teachers reduces the quality of education. Therefore, it is important for school administrators to exhibit more positive and supportive leadership behaviours to increase teachers' motivation and strengthen their accountability.

The competency crisis and forensic evaluator burnout.

Forensic psychologists conducting competence to stand trial evaluations may be at high risk of professional burnout (i.e., feeling exhausted, cynical, ineffective) due to the ongoing increase in demand for competence evaluations. The present study assessed the degree and potential consequences of burnout among 129 forensic evaluators conducting competence to stand trial evaluations in the United States. More than half of the evaluators (56%) reported being burned out and more than one third (39%) had considered leaving their jobs due to the demand of competence evaluations. Workload demands, feeling rushed while conducting essential job functions, understaffing, and class action lawsuits in the evaluator's jurisdiction were predictive of burnout and thoughts of job exit. These findings draw attention to the critical number of forensic evaluators experiencing burnout and the need for changes to end the cycle of understaffing, increased workload demands, burnout, and job exit. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Professional burnout and the quality of life of surgeons during the pandemic of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19, depending on the profile of the medical institution

Introduction. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical workers turned out to be the most vulnerable category of the population in terms of the risk of developing psycho-emotional disorders. Objective. To establish the features of professional burnout and quality of life among surgeons of specialized COVID hospitals, multidisciplinary hospitals, and polyclinics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and methods. The following groups of doctors were examined: group 1 consisted of surgeons working in a specialized COVID hospital (n=61); group 2 included surgeons working in a multidisciplinary hospital (n=58); group 3 consisted of polyclinic surgeons (n=55); group 4 was the control group com prising workers of engineering, technical, and economic specialties not related to medical organizations (n=190). The assessment of professional burnout was carried out by means of the Maslach Burnout Inventory and V.V. Boyko’s questionnaire; the quality of life was determined using the SF-36 questionnaire. Results. It has been established that the work of surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with the impact of a number of specific risk factors related to the care of infected patients, as well as with significant changes in work regarding aspects connected with organization and safety, which contributed to an increase in the levels of occupational stress and professional burnout, and a decrease in quality life. Limitations of the study. The study has regional (Samara Region) and professional (in terms of detailing the working conditions in the studied comparison groups) limitations. Conclusions. The work of surgeons during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus infection COVID-19, when compared with surgeons of multidisciplinary hospitals and polyclinics, is associated with an increase in the levels of occupational stress and professional burnout. It is necessary to continue research on the emotional state of medical personnel in order to timely carry out preventive treatment to preserve the health of medical workers.

Creative strengthening groups as a potential intervention to enhance job satisfaction and reduce levels of burnout in healthcare professionals: results from the randomized controlled trial UPGRADE

BackgroundHealthcare professionals often face substantial work-related burdens. A large body of evidence has shown that poor working conditions can lead to low levels of job satisfaction, increased emotional stress and burnout. While symptom targeted interventions take effect after symptoms become manifest, preventive interventions are required to reduce the risk of work-related diseases. Therefore, the UPGRADE-trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Creative Strengthening Groups as a potential intervention to enhance job satisfaction and work-related health. The German Innovation Fund (Innovationsfonds) funded the project.MethodsWe conducted a randomized controlled trial and randomly assigned healthcare professionals to either the intervention or the control group. The intervention - Creative Strengthening Groups - consisted of two one-day classes. We evaluated the primary outcome job satisfaction and further work-related outcomes using standardized questionnaires. We collected data at baseline as well as after three and six months. The study was conducted between October 2019 to March 2023, including the pandemic period.ResultsWe enrolled 196 participants (intervention n = 88, control n = 108) with a mean age of 46.2 ± 12.1 years (84.5% female). 43.7% were nursing professionals. Job satisfaction in the intervention group increased from 55.47 ± 10.23 to 57.07 ± 11.65 after three months and decreased in the control group from 56.29 ± 19.69 to 53.47 ± 20.09. The difference between groups did not reach statistical significance. Additionally, change in patient-related stress significantly differed between groups (intervention: -3.9 ± 12.16 vs. control: 5.17 ± 17.43; p =.027) as well as personal burnout (intervention: -5.25 ± 13.1 vs. control: 4.35 ± 16.24; p =.011). Within the intervention group, we observed a greater improvement concerning work-related burnout in nursing staff in geriatric care than in hospitals (-15.27 ± 13.5 vs. +3.28 ± 13.7; p =.003).ConclusionThough the Covid-19 pandemic worsened working conditions for healthcare professionals, our results indicate that intervention has the potential to enhance job satisfaction and work related health. Notably, due to the overall workload and the pandemic restrictions, a high number of participants did not continually participate in both classes of the intervention and some did not return all questionnaires. As long as healthcare professionals in Germany are facing exceedingly bad working conditions, it is very difficult to support their resources such as self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism by health promotion interventions.Trial registrationThe trial has been registered at the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS; ID: DRKS00020908). Date of Registration: 2020-03-16.

Comparison of occupational satisfaction, burnout, musculoskeletal pain and coping strategies of physiotherapists working in different fields: An observational study.

BackgroundThe scope of practice for physiotherapists encompasses a range of specialized areas, including orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, general practice, and public health.ObjectiveThis study aims to elucidate the influence of occupational preferences among physiotherapists in diverse practice fields on the prevalence of professional satisfaction, burnout, and musculoskeletal pain.MethodsThe study was designed as an observational study conducted between September 2023 and January 2024. A total of 255 physiotherapists were included and divided into five groups based on their primary areas of practice: general, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and public health. All participants were evaluated with the Expanded Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), the Pain Coping Inventory (PCI), the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and the Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS).ResultsPhysiotherapists in general and orthopedics had a higher prevalence of low back pain than those in pediatrics and public health. General, neurology, and pediatrics physiotherapists experience a higher prevalence of burnout than those in public health and orthopedics. Neurology and pediatrics physiotherapists have higher emotional exhaustion prevalence than public health physiotherapists, while neurology physiotherapists demonstrate higher depersonalization prevalence than pediatrics and public health physiotherapists. Orthopedics physiotherapists exhibit higher personal achievement prevalence than other physiotherapists. Orthopedic physiotherapists have a higher JSS prevalence compared to other specialties. In PCI, the majority of them utilize active strategies and distancing compared to pediatric physiotherapists.ConclusionsPrevalence of job satisfaction, burnout risk, musculoskeletal pain, and coping strategies differ in physiotherapists in diverse fields of practice.

Study on the impact of early maladaptive schemas on professional burnout among dentists in the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra Region: microgenetic approach

Burnout is a syndrome resulting from prolonged work-related stress that has not been effectively managed. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between burnout and early maladaptive schemas among dentists in the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region of Morocco.Sixty-one individuals participated in this study. The sex ratio was balanced (p = 0.798), with a slight overrepresentation of women (52.5%). The mean age was 33.13 1.29 years (range: 21–62 years), with a median age of 30 years. The sample distribution revealed that 56.5% of participants were under 30 years old. Regarding marital status, 61.3% of the dentists were single. In terms of practice, 90.2% (n = 55) worked in the private sector, while 9.8% (n = 6) worked in the public sector. Participants completed the Self-Perception Inventory (SPI) scale and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) test to measure professional burnout.The findings indicated that more than 56% of respondents were under 30 years old, with a predominance of single participants. Over 90% of dentists worked in the private sector. A significant association was observed between activated schemas and elevated levels of professional burnout, with positive correlations in the following aspects: Vulnerability Impairment (r = 0.308, p < 0.014), Entitlement (r = 0.324, p < 0.01), Dependency (r = 0.319, p < 0.011), Insufficient Self-Control (r = 0.365, p < 0.003), Mistrust (r = 0.313, p < 0.012), and High Demand (r = 0.362, p < 0.004). These findings highlight the importance of prioritizing the mental health of dentists by implementing effective strategies to prevent and address professional burnout. These efforts would support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.The findings confirm that activated schemas such as Vulnerability Impairment, Entitlement, Dependency, Insufficient Self-Control, Mistrust, and High Demand are positively correlated with elevated burnout levels. These results underline the urgent need for targeted interventions to address these schemas and enhance mental health support for dentists. By adopting effective strategies for burnout prevention and treatment, healthcare systems can ensure improved service quality and better well-being for professionals in the field.

ОСОБЕННОСТИ ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ КОРРЕКЦИИ ЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНОГО ВЫГОРАНИЯ И ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ ДЕФОРМАЦИИ ЛИЧНОСТИ СОТРУДНИКОВ ИСПРАВИТЕЛЬНЫХ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЙ

The article discusses the results of a study of the symptoms of emotional burnout and professional deformation of correctional officers. The study involved 140 employees of the Federal Penitentiary Service «Correctional colony No. 2» and «Correctional colony No. 6» of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Ryazan region, who carry out their professional activities in the security department, in the center for labor adaptation of convicts, in the department of educational work with convicts. The psychodiagnostic tools selected for the study make it possible to measure and analyze the severity of the respondents' symptoms of emotional burnout and professional deformation. The study used the "Methodology for diagnosing the level of emotional burnout" by V. Boyko, the questionnaire "Professional burnout" by N. Vodopyanova, the questionnaire "Strategies for overcoming stressful situations" by S. Hobfall, and the Questionnaire for Psychophysiological Maladaptation by O. Rodina. Some of the identified patterns of the formation and development of emotional burnout and professional deformation of the personality of correctional officers are described: the features of social interaction in a stressful situation play a significant role in the formation of professional deformation; the feeling of fatigue and emotional exhaustion is one of the key factors in the formation and development of the studied negative conditions. The tasks and directions of psychological correction of symptoms of emotional burnout and professional deformation in correctional officers are substantiated: development of skills of self-regulation and self-control; development of stress tolerance; development of communicative competence and training in strategies of constructive interaction in extreme situations; training in rules and methods of restoring psychological resources and dealing with stress; expanding the area of awareness of the impact of the specifics of professional activity on the personality of an employee and individual responsibility for their own psychological conditions and deformations.

Психологическая устойчивость сотрудников уголовно-исполнительной системе как детерминанта успешности служебной деятельности

The article analyzes the phenomenon of psychological stability of employees of the penitentiary system as a determinant of the success of their professional activities. Psychological stability of personality is an interdisciplinary category and traditionally refers to the basic, a priori professional and personal characteristics. It is emphasized that currently research on psychological stability is analyzed in the context of occupational health, psychological safety, socio-psychological adaptation, protective mechanisms of personality, coping behavior (coping with stress behavior), emotional stability, resilience and vitality of personality, psychological well-being and quality of life, etc. Psychological stability is defined as a basic personal property, which ensures the security, safety and integrity of mental activity and socialization of a person in various types of activities (gaming, educational, professional) in the framework of interaction with the external environment. Studies of the psychological stability of employees of the penitentiary system in the context of stress tolerance, psychological safety, professional burnout, resilience, professional and personal identity are considered from the perspective of identifying psychological predictors, using techniques of psychocorrective work and conducting correctional and developmental activities, which reflects the relevance and significance of the analysis of this important professional quality. A high degree of psychological stability of employees of the penitentiary system, in conditions of official activity, will be the key to the success and reliability of performing official tasks of both an everyday and non-standard, extreme nature. It can be assumed that psychological stability as a professionally important quality will be spelled out in the professional standards of employees of the penal correction system, taken into account when developing professionograms and describing the characteristics of professions.

Burnout syndrome and accidents in primary healthcare nursing workers: a scoping review

ContextBurnout syndrome is characterized by intense physical and psychological exhaustion related to work. Many professionals are exposed to this condition, but nursing workers stand out. Working in primary healthcare requires a lot of attention and constant demands that can lead to exhaustion and thus make them more vulnerable to occupational accidents. This study aimed to map the profile and summarize the available scientific evidence on burnout syndrome and its relationship with accidents among primary health care nursing workers, as well as ways of coping.MethodsA scoping review was carried out in the National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Web of Science (WoS), Excerpa Medica DataBASE (Embase), PsycINFO—APA PsycNET (American Psychological Association) and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS) databases, published in Portuguese, Spanish, or English, without a time frame. Partial research reports, editorials and response letters were excluded.ResultsA total of 872 articles were found from primary sources and 11 from references cited in articles. After selection and application of eligibility criteria, a sample of 11 materials was obtained. The studies showed convergence in some findings that were grouped into the following categories: Profile and risk factors for occupational accidents associated with burnout; Risks and harm to patients; and Strategies for coping with and reducing accidents associated with burnout.ConclusionThe materials were published mainly in English, produced in various regions of the world and using different methods. Primary healthcare nursing professionals providing direct patient care, with less experience and with a medium level of education were those who most frequently reported accidents resulting from burnout. Accidents involving biological and chemical materials were the most frequent and were associated with the need for very quick decision-making, little training, excessive demands and long working hours. There were repercussions on patient safety and accidents further aggravated the feeling of professional burnout. Coping measures include the use of stress and fatigue measurement instruments, training to reduce accidents and internet-based interventions. The studies’ methodological quality suggests the need for more in-depth experimental research to suggest more assertive evidence.

Creative management: cultural, strategic, structural, functional specifics

Understanding creative management is in demand in the social practice of people working in “creative industry” organizations. Today, a new culture of creativity is being created, connecting the practices of non- bureaucratic management and people creating products of artistic, scientific, and technical creativity. Creative management is an element of the culture of creativity, based on the “turquoise” philosophy. Creacracy culture regulates the value-oriented component of creative management, in which concern for the creative staff is primary in relation to the result of the project. The structure of creative management contains a human-centric value core, a set of principles and functions that characterize the strategy of delegation of authority. Creative management operates on the principles of lean management and is concretized in variable management tactics.Thrifty (understanding) personnel management is manifested in caring for employees, protecting them from professional burnout, and creating favorable conditions for their self-realization. Creative management culture practices are aimed at stimulating the creative ideas of staff and creating conditions for disciplined cooperation while fulfilling the temporal and financial standards of project organization. The empirical material collected by the authors illustrates the conceptual elements of the creative management structure.

Staff burnout and its risk factors at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda: a cross-sectional survey

BackgroundThere is limited research on burnout among healthcare providers in sub-Saharan Africa. One prior study of Rwanda anesthesia providers found a moderate level of burnout, and several qualitative studies have highlighted significant stressors. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of professional fulfillment, burnout, and fatigue among healthcare providers at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFH), a tertiary-level teaching hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.MethodsA cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted from August to November 2023 at KFH. Participants included all staff employed at KFH at the time of survey distribution, including both non-clinical and clinical staff. Burnout, fatigue, and professional fulfillment were assessed using validated tools (Professional Fulfillment Index, Burnout Scale, and Fatigue Assessment Scale).FindingsTwo hundred ninety-four respondents completed the survey. 47.1% reported professional fulfillment, while over half (57.0%) experienced burnout, and the majority experienced fatigue (71.0%). Years of experience and profession were found to be risk factors for burnout and low fulfillment. Age and profession were risk factors for fatigue. The highest levels of burnout were among doctors, nurses, and midwives.DiscussionBurnout rates and fatigue were high among healthcare providers. They were highest among those professions with direct patient contact. There are several evidence-based institutional interventions for burnout, but most evidence comes from settings outside of sub-Saharan Africa. Future research should assess the effectiveness of interventions specific to this setting.

Exploring risk and protective factors for burnout in professionals working in death-related settings: A scoping review.

Exploring risk and protective factors for burnout in professionals working in death-related settings: A scoping review.

Burnout in mental health professionals and its relation with their attitudes towards mental illness

Burnout in mental health professionals and its relation with their attitudes towards mental illness