Examining the Effects of Art Therapy in Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Providers

In this study, the investigators aim to examine the effects of art therapy in reducing burnout in healthcare providers. Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel, the investigators will measure burnout in Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) providers before and after the administration of a 4-week art therapy group.

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Key information

Conditions

Burnout, Professional Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Burnout, Psychological Occupational Diseases Occupational Stress Stress, Psychological

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age: 18 years or older
Employed at MUSC as a healthcare provider
Able and willing to participate in all 4 art therapy sessions

Exclusion criteria

Individual does not provide direct patient care at MUSC
Individual works in the same department as the art therapist
Inability or unwillingness of subject to give informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Art Therapy Group

Behavioral

The art therapy intervention will be executed by the same Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) board-certified art therapist for each group. The art therapist is a masters-level, licensed practitioner who has experience working in the healthcare system and treating providers. The same art therapy practices that are utilized in daily practice at MUSC will be employed in this study, with a focus on reducing burnout symptoms. Pilot testing of the intervention has been performed informally at MUSC with positive feedback reported by healthcare providers.

Primary outcomes

Change in Burnout Symptoms

Time frame: At start of therapy sessions and 4 weeks after therapy sessions

Measuring burnout symptoms utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Examining the Effects of Art Therapy in Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2021
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Feb 4, 2021
Registry last updated: Mar 10, 2022

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