Death Cafes for prevention of burnout in intensive care unit employees: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (STOPTHEBURN).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burnout is an occupational syndrome that leads to mental health problems, job turnover, and patient safety events. Those caring for critically ill patients are especially susceptible due to high patient mortality, long hours, and regular encounters with trauma and ethical issues. Interventions to prevent burnout in this population are needed. Preliminary studies suggest debriefing sessions may reduce burnout. This study aims to assess whether participation in regular debriefing can prevent burnout in intensive care unit (ICU) clinicians.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial will be conducted in two large academic medical centers. Two hundred ICU clinicians will be recruited with target enrollment of 100 physicians and 100 non-physicians (nurses, pharmacists, ther

SUBMITTER: Bateman ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7729694 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature