Effects of Humanitude Training on Staff Burnout, Empathy and Attitude towards Dementia in an Acute Hospital
Organisational Leadership
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To investigate the effects of Humanitude training on healthcare staff burnout, empathy and attitude towards dementia. Humanitude training improved HCP well-being, potentially enhancing dementia care outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Organisational Leadership, Learning Approach, Inter-Professional Education, Experiential Learning, Organisational Leadership, Culture Building
About this Content
Aims
To investigate the effects of Humanitude training on healthcare staff burnout, empathy and attitude towards dementia.
Background
Dementia care presents challenges for HCPs, including burnout and job dissatisfaction. Humanitude emphasizes dignity, communication, and autonomy.
Methods
One-group pre-test post-test design involving 156 HCPs receiving 5-day Humanitude training, with validated self-reported measures at pre and 6-month post-training.
Results
Reduced burnout, increased empathy, and positive attitudes towards dementia care. Improvements sustained 6 months post-training.
Conclusion
Humanitude training improved HCP well-being, potentially enhancing dementia care outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Humanitude benefits validated internationally and locally, recommended for integration into healthcare education and diverse care settings.
Additional Information
SHBC 2022: Singapore Nursing Award (Oral category) – Merit Award
Keywords
Humanitude, Burnout, Empathy, Attitude Towards Dementia, Dementia Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Giang Thuy Anh |
Project Member(s) | Nurhayanti Bte Sulaiman |
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Giang Thuy Anh - giang.thuy.anh@ktph.com.sg