Addressing Burnout in Healthcare Professionals: The Role of a Multidisciplinary Approach in Mental Health Support during High-Stress Periods

Authors: Ohoud M. Albedeiwy, Shaheinaz A. Alkahtani, Saud N. Alshammary, Shaikha N. Binsunbel, Fahad M. Aljuraid

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13945142

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8kqmk

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Burnout among healthcare professionals has been exacerbated by high-stress environments such as those encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates the impact of a multidisciplinary approach, involving nurses, psychologists, and pharmacists, on reducing burnout and improving mental health outcomes in healthcare professionals in a tertiary hospital.

Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted over 6 months with 120 healthcare professionals in high-stress departments. The intervention group received peer support from nurses, psychological counseling, and pharmacological interventions, while the control group received standard institutional support. Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and mental health outcomes were measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and WHO Quality of Life-BREF.

Results: The intervention group showed significant reductions in emotional exhaustion (p < 0.001), depersonalization (p < 0.001), and improvements in personal accomplishment (p = 0.010). Anxiety (p = 0.003), depression (p = 0.004), and quality of life (p < 0.01) also improved significantly in the intervention group, while the control group showed no significant changes.

Conclusion: A multidisciplinary approach integrating peer support, psychological counseling, and pharmacological management effectively reduces burnout and improves mental health outcomes in healthcare professionals. This model should be adopted to enhance healthcare worker well-being and patient care quality.

Keywords: burnout, healthcare professionals, multidisciplinary approach, mental health support, peer support, psychological counseling, pharmacological interventions

Paper Id: 231372

Published On: 2021-07-02

Published In: Volume 9, Issue 4, July-August 2021

Cite This: Addressing Burnout in Healthcare Professionals: The Role of a Multidisciplinary Approach in Mental Health Support during High-Stress Periods - Ohoud M. Albedeiwy, Shaheinaz A. Alkahtani, Saud N. Alshammary, Shaikha N. Binsunbel, Fahad M. Aljuraid - IJIRMPS Volume 9, Issue 4, July-August 2021. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13945142

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