Recognizing and addressing burnout among healthcare workers in rural Nepal: a proof-of-concept study using Kern's six-step theoretical framework.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Healthcare provider burnout is highly prevalent and has negative consequences. However, many healthcare workers in LMICs, including Nepal, rarely recognize or ameliorate it. This problem is worse in rural settings. Competency-focused interventions that are developed using theoretical frameworks can address this gap.

Methods

We used Kern's framework of curriculum development to create, refine, and assess a theory-driven intervention tailored to the needs and constraints of rural healthcare workers in Nepal. During the first phase, we conducted a targeted needs assessment using an online survey among nine rural primary care physicians working in Charikot Hospital. We then developed learning objectives for knowledge, attitude, and skills domains based on the World

SUBMITTER: Dangal RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783809 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature