| Title |
Clark, Heather_DNP_2021 |
| Alternative Title |
Addressing Burnout in Intermountain Homecare and Hospice Nurses |
| Creator |
Clark, Heather MSN, RN |
| Collection Name |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| Description |
The following Doctor of Nursing Practice dissertation examined access to education and resources in Intermountain Homecare and Hospice professionals to decrease psychological burnout. |
| Abstract |
Burnout is a significant concern for healthcare professionals. Job-related stress is a contributing factor for burnout. The purpose of the DNP project was to decrease burnout for nurses within Intermountain Homecare and Hospice by providing education and resources. A pre-test survey by twenty-four nurses working at a regional Intermountain Homecare and Hospice was utilized to evaluate knowledge and resources about burnout. In this survey, 79% of the nurses reported they had experienced burnout, 8% reported they may have, and 12% reported they had not experienced burnout in their career. From these responses an eLearning module was created and implemented utilizing Articulate Storyline. The module was twelve slides in length and incorporated interactive concepts to keep the learners engaged. Mindfulness minute topics were presented and discussed during the monthly meetings. Following the project implementation, 87% of the nurses stated their burnout symptoms decreased over the twelve months. All found at least two new mindfulness techniques, 87% indicated they would use mindfulness in the future, and all stated they wanted Intermountain to continue with the burnout module. This DNP project increased awareness of burnout and coping skills to combat burnout. Changes in healthcare practices are unavoidable but improvements within organizations and the understanding of resources can combat the rising levels of burnout. Education on burnout and prevention techniques can improve mental wellness and coping mechanisms for nurses. |
| Subject |
Nursing; Burn out (Psychology); Mindfulness (Psychology) |
| Keywords |
healthcare professionals; stress; prevention techniques; coping skills |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2021 |
| Medium |
Dissertation |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
626 KB; 24 page PDF |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6v6jynm |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
12078 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6v6jynm |
