Strategies for Prevention and Management of Burnout Syndrome at the Medical Staff

Authors

  • Cosmina-Alina Moscu “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania
  • Iulia Chiscop “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania
  • Lucretia Anghel “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania
  • Doina Carina Voinescu “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania
  • Iuliu Fulga “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania
  • Anamaria Ciubara “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/551

Keywords:

mental health, burnout, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy, organizational stress

Abstract

Introduction. Burnout syndrome is a complex phenomenon of great magnitude, which occurs in extremely demanding professions emotionally and nervously, with deep echoes in the psycho-affective structure of individuals, which makes its mark on professional life, but also that social. Acknowledging the problem and requesting specialized help remain the first step toward healing.

Material and methods. This article reviews the literature on the discovery of burnout management strategies and its adverse effects. Articles found through this indexed search (PubMed and Google Scholar: 2017-2021) were reviewed and analyzed manually by the authors to identify relevant studies.

Discussions. This study specifically focuses on the strategies that health care workers use to address resource depletion associated with fatigue, reduce work burden, and alter work characteristics to increase motivation.

Conclusions. In order to prevent, manage or treat burnout, it is necessary to recognize the problems that contribute to burnout. Focusing on individual approaches, along with organizational ones, seems to be a promising way to deal with burnout and stimulate a healthier workforce.

 

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2024-02-06

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Moscu, C.-A., Chiscop, I., Anghel, L., Voinescu, D. C., Fulga, I., & Ciubara, A. (2024). Strategies for Prevention and Management of Burnout Syndrome at the Medical Staff. BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience, 15(1), 287-299. https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/551

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