The impact of a co-produced personality disorder training on staff burnout, knowledge and attitudes
ISSN: 1361-9322
Article publication date: 9 September 2020
Issue publication date: 7 October 2020
Abstract
Purpose
Mental health professionals working with patients with personality disorder are at risk of burnout. Burnout can adversely affect workforce retention and the delivery of high-quality care. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of the three-day Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) awareness-level personality disorder training on burnout, knowledge and attitudes in staff working in mental health settings.
Design/methodology/approach
A total of 253 mental health professionals attended the KUF training, delivered through a co-production model (i.e. co-delivered by a mental health professional and service user consultant with lived experience). Questionnaires were administered at pre- and post-training to assess changes in burnout symptoms and understanding, perceived capabilities and emotional reactions concerning personality disorder.
Findings
There were improvements in two burnout domains: decreases in emotional exhaustion (p = 0.009) and increases in personal accomplishment (p < 0.001) between pre-and post-training. Significant improvements were found in understanding, perceived capabilities and emotional reactions (p < 0.001).
Research limitations/implications
This evaluation is limited by a lack of a control group and long-term follow-up. Further research is required to investigate the sustainability of reductions in burnout for mental health professionals attending training and supervision structures.
Originality/value
KUF training may contribute to reductions in the high levels of burnout often experienced amongst staff working in mental health settings and could form a part of a broader strategy focussing on continued supervision and opportunities to integrate learning into practice.
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Citation
Finamore, C., Rocca, F., Parker, J., Blazdell, J. and Dale, O. (2020), "The impact of a co-produced personality disorder training on staff burnout, knowledge and attitudes", Mental Health Review Journal, Vol. 25 No. 3, pp. 269-280. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHRJ-01-2020-0009
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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