Bridging Intention and Action for Employee Well-Being Using the Intentional Action (InAct) Process: Workshop-Lecture Series

Adam I. Perlman, Heidi McLeod, Manisha G. Salinas, Julie L. Schafer, Joseph Ventenilla, Abd Moain Abu Dabrh

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Abstract

Background: Employee wellness programs can help manage stress and alleviate burnout. Objective: To pilot and disseminate the Intentional Action(InAct) concept for employee wellbeing. Methods: Five independent interactive workshop-lectures with an automated audience response system. Descriptive analysis of participant response data. Results: Participants (n = 275): rated spirituality, physical environment and nutrition the most highly in contributing to their present well-being. Ninety-eight percent (n = 269) of participants identified a focus area to work on. The well-being area most selected was Exercise, (35% n = 95), however, other non-traditional areas, including Personal and Professional Development (18% n = 48), Relationships and Communication (17% n = 47), were selected, along with mind-body connection and mindful awareness (6% n = 15 and n = 16). Conclusion: The pilot engaged employees to reflect and set goals for their future well-being. Healthcare institutions implementing programs should consider a broad range of whole person strategies addressing employee well-being, which go beyond the traditional focus on exercise and nutrition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalGlobal Advances In Health and Medicine
Volume10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

Keywords

  • burnout
  • employee health
  • health and wellness coaching
  • healthcare professionals
  • intentional action
  • mindfulness
  • well-being

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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