Leadership Strategies for Reducing Burnout and Improving Quality of Life among Health Care Workers
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https://doi.org/10.56294/hl2022157Keywords:
Leadership, Strategies, Improving, Databases, Environment, EngagingAbstract
Introduction: Burnout among healthcare providers is a serious concern that diminishes both quality of life and quality of care. Leadership strategies have been suggested as a solution to ameliorate burnout and improve quality of life among healthcare workers.
Methods: Researchers reviewed existing literature to explore effective strategies in the workplace for leadership to help alleviate burnout and improve workplace quality of life. They conducted database searches and then included articles meeting certain inclusion criteria.
Results: The literature review yielded three key strategies that leaders may utilize to mitigate burnout and elevate quality of life in healthcare professionals. Some include; fostering an encouraging workplace ambiance, giving employees voice in subject matter expertise to the decision-making process, and offering options for self-care and professional growth. Studies indicate that these strategies foster employee well-being and further enhance overall job satisfaction.
Conclusions: These studies show that strong leadership can help decrease burnout and increase the quality of life of healthcare workers. By doing so, leaders can foster a positive work environment and care for employees, which translates into improved patient care and outcomes. This study has key implications for leadership in addressing burnout and creating a better work environment for healthcare workers.
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