"Development of an Evidence-Based Program to Increase Burnout Knowledge" by Christianah Agunanne

Date of Conferral

2-17-2025

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Maria Revell

Abstract

In this staff education project, I addressed burnout prevention among psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Burnout can cause strain on mental health nurses and reduce patient satisfaction, impair quality of care, and increase medical errors. In this project, I developed and applied an evidence-based program (EBP) on burnout for PMHNPs, educating them about the problem and helping identify, avoid, or at least prevent burnout symptoms. I addressed how an EBP staff education program could affect knowledge and recognition of burnout for PMHNPs working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. The purpose of the project was to have a 50% change in knowledge of PMHNPs concerning: (a) healthy work-life balance, (b) burnout sign and symptom recognition, and (c) applying strategic measures to reduce burnout. The project included a pretest and posttest, and a PowerPoint presentation that included a 52-second video. The project showed percent change improvements in work activities and self-care practices (5%), support seeking (3%), work-life balance (19%), confidence in burnout recognition (37%), and knowledge (51%). Potential implications for burnout include reduced productivity, poor self-care, high turnover rate, increased healthcare costs, worsened health disparities, and malpractice lawsuits. Burnout also impacts diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly among marginalized groups, and contributes to emotional, mental, and psychological harm. Addressing burnout through diverse, inclusive solutions can mitigate these effects and support individuals and communities.

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