Positive effect of Balint group on burnout and self-efficacy of head nurses in China: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burnout is common among nurses and can lead to negative outcomes of medical care. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of Balint groups to reduce burnout in head nurses in a Chinese hospital.

Methods

This was a randomized controlled trial with a pre- and post-test. A total of 80 head nurses were randomly assigned to either a Balint group (n = 40) or a control group (n = 40). Participants participated in Balint group for a period of 3 months. Participants in both groups completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey and the General Self-Efficacy Scale at the beginning and end of the study. Balint group members also completed the Group Climate Questionnaire-Short Form.

Results

In the Balint group, 33 participants attended

SUBMITTER: Shan Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800790 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature