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Intervening on burnout in complex organizations -the incomplete process of an Action Research in the hospital
Journal Title
Frontiers in Psychology
Year (definitive publication)
2020
Language
English
Country
Switzerland
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Abstract
Health professionals are at high risk for developing burnout symptoms. Directed at reducing the organizational variables affecting professionals’ burnout, an action research was developed in a specific sector of a large hospital, with 59 doctors, 66 nurses, and 42 ancilliary professionals. Researchers conducted 11 interviews, one focus group, and
20 h of in loco observation. Professionals report demotivation and the need to address the emotional part of their job. Nonetheless, the hierarchy blocked the proposed intervention possibilities. Organizational factors are unequivocally relevant, particularly in complex settings with emotionally charged interactions, and the direct hierarchy is pivotal for
facilitating organizational change.
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Keywords
Action research,Burnout,Health professionals,Intervention,Leadership
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Psychology - Social Sciences
