Reducing the risk of burnout in human service professions: identifying practical strategies to manage emotional demands: A mixed-methods study in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Professions such as nurses, doctors, social workers, teachers, and service employees bear significant responsibility for the health and well-being of patients, clients, and pupils, increasing the risk of burnout and sick leave. However, the factors that protect against these outcomes are not well understood. This study aims to identify specific strategies to manage emotional demands across various occupations, assess their impact on burnout levels. It also explore how these strategies are applied in practice, and explore the organizational conditions necessary for their implementation.

Methods

A three-step sequentially mixed-method design, combining qualitative and quantitative methods was used. Step one involved an expert focus group interview to identify practic

SUBMITTER: Andersen LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12607162 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature