MANAGING OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND BURNOUT AMONG HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES
Keywords:
Occupational stress, burnout,healthcare practitioners, stress management, resilience, work-life balance, mental health, prevention strategies,treatment strategies, organizational support, emotional exhaustion, patient care, healthcare workforce well-being.Abstract
Occupational stress and burnout are pervasive issues among healthcare practitioners, driven by high workloads, emotional demands, and limited resources. These challenges have profound implications for practitioners' mental health, patient care quality, and healthcare system efficiency. This studying explores the causes and consequences of occupational stress and burnout, emphasizing the importance of early identification and intervention. Prevention strategies include organizational reforms, such as workload management, fostering supportive work environments, and promoting work-life balance. Individual-level approaches, like resilience training, mindfulness practices, and stress management programs, are also highlighted. Treatment focuses on addressing acute burnout through counseling, peer support, and structured recovery plans. The integration of systemic and individual strategies is critical for sustaining practitioner well-being and ensuring optimal healthcare outcomes.
