Work-Life Balance in Healthcare

Work-life balance (WLB) is a critical concept every healthcare professional aspires to. Understanding which factors compose our work-life balance and their interaction together can greatly help improve our work-life balance limits.

In this course, you will learn about:

· Identifying the dimensions of work-life balance in healthcare settings and their significance.

· Outlining the benefits of achieving work-life balance for healthcare professionals.

· Explaining the differences between stress and strain.

· Identifying personal stressors and their corresponding strains.

· Outlining effective coping mechanisms applicable in their healthcare roles.

· Identifying and explaining common factors contributing to work-life imbalance in healthcare settings.

· Analyzing the impact of organizational culture and personal factors on work-life balance.

· Applying their knowledge through interactive activities that explore scenarios and role-playing situations related to work-life imbalance.

· Distinguishing the unique challenges women face in healthcare roles, emergency and critical care professionals, and healthcare professionals with disabilities.

· Evaluating personal and organizational barriers that affect work-life balance among these groups in healthcare settings.

· Applying strategies and interventions to foster work-life balance and enhance well-being for healthcare professionals facing unique challenges.

· Analyzing how controllable factors affect work-life balance in healthcare professionals.

· Evaluating the impact of uncontrollable factors on work-life balance and well-being in healthcare settings.

· Assessing strategies for managing uncontrollable factors to enhance resilience and reduce workplace stress.