Abstract
Background
Burnout is a global challenge and healthcare professionals are especially at risk. This paper outlines the development of a tailored, evidence-based, theory-driven intervention designed to prevent burnout among hospital-based healthcare professionals (LAGOM program). During development, particular attention was paid to cooperation and constant feedback loops with various stakeholders, especially with the participants of the intervention.
Methods
The LAGOM project has been taking place at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Immanuel Hospital, Berlin since 2022. To develop, implement and evaluate the burnout prevention program, we conducted two reviews, interviews, focus groups and workshops. Central to the development process was the application of an Intervention Mapping (IM) approach and the Precede/Proceed logic model, which provided a structured, stepwise framework for translating needs assessment findings into targeted intervention strategies by following its six iterative steps. In addition to the multi-professional project team, various advisory boards, including the management of the two hospitals, were involved in the project. The healthcare professionals for whom the intervention was developed were actively involved in every phase of program development.
Results
LAGOM (“Long-term Health-Related Organizational Concepts with Mind-Body Medicine”) includes 9-week in-person and online sessions covering stress patterns, communication, work culture reflection, self-care, and relaxation and exercise practices based on mind-body medicine. Participation in those sessions is working time. With endorsement from the management board of both hospitals, LAGOM also aims to enhance the work environment within the hospital structures, combining structural and behavioral prevention identified in the IM-guided development process.
Conclusions
This article details the scientific development process for a burnout prevention program guided by the IM approach, thereby illustrating how intervention development methods can be employed to improve the standards for reporting on intervention development. Employing best practice frameworks, evidence-based behavior change techniques and close collaboration with healthcare professionals enhances effectiveness of LAGOM.
Trial registration
The feasibility study and pragmatic controlled trial accompanied to LAGOM were prospectively registered with the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00032014, registered 17th October 2023 and DRKS00034060, registered 31st May 2024).
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