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Addressing health care Workers’ mental health: a systematic review of evidence-based interventions and current resources

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Anger, W. Kent, Dimoff, Jennifer K., Alley, Lindsey·2024·American Journal of Public Health

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Background. Mental health is declining in health care workers. Objectives. To provide a comprehensive assessment of intervention literature focused on the support and treatment of mental health within the health care workforce. Search Methods. We searched online databases (e.g., Medline, PsycINFO). Selection Criteria. We selected manuscripts published before March 2022 that evaluated the target population (e.g., nurses), mental health outcomes (e.g., burnout, depression), and intervention category (e.g., mindfulness). Data Collection and Analysis. Of 5158 publications screened, 118 interventions were included. We extracted relevant statistics and information. Main Results. Twenty (17%) earned study quality ratings indicating design, analysis, and implementation strengths. Randomized controlled trials were used by 52 studies (44%). Thirty-eight percent were conducted in the United States (n = 45). Ninety (76%) reported significant changes, and 46 (39%) reported measurable effect sizes. Multiple interventions significantly reduced stress (n = 29; 24%), anxiety (n = 20; 17%), emotional exhaustion or compassion fatigue (n = 16; 14%), burnout (n = 15; 13%), and depression (n = 15; 13%). Authors’ Conclusions. Targeted, well-designed mental health interventions can improve outcomes among health care workers. Public Health Implications. Targeted health care‒focused interventions to address workers’ mental health could improve outcomes within this important and vulnerable workforce. ( Am J Public Health. 2024;114(S2):S213–S226. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307556 )

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Authors
Anger, W. K., Dimoff, J. K., & Alley, L.
Affiliations
University of Ottawa (CA)
Venue
American Journal of Public Health
Published
2024-02
Volume
114
Issue
S2
Pages
213-226
ISSN
  • 0090-0036 (ISSN-L)
  • 1541-0048
OpenAlex
W4391805842
Cited by
67
References
151
Citations by year
2026: 33 · 2025: 23 · 2024: 11
FWCI
6.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • American Journal of Public Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Oregon Health and Science University (ORS 656.630, 656.630)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Burnout
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
Keywords
mental health interventions, nurses, burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, anxiety, stress, mindfulness, occupational stress, emotional exhaustion
MeSH terms
Anxiety, Burnout, Professional, Delivery of Health Care, Depression, Health Personnel, Humans, Mental Health, Evidence-Based Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice, Mindfulness

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