Gulsum UYSAL, Gulhan YUKSEL, Merthan TUNAY, Azize YILMAZ GUMUS
Eskisehir Medical Journal - 2026;7(3):267-272
Introduction: Burnout is a public health issue due to its effects on patients and public funds. We aimed to determine the impact of breathing sessions on the levels of burnout, self-esteem, and self-compassion among healthcare workers. Methods: A total of 52 participants were enrolled. The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) questionnaires were completed prior and after the breathing group sessions. The scores were analyzed for comparison. Results: The average age and duration of employment of the group was 42.48 +/- 7.9 and 20.03 +/- 9.37 years; respectively. Concerning MBI ratings, emotional exhaustion greatly diminished, but personal accomplishment significantly rose following breathing sessions (p = 0.001). The average score of the RSES was 30.82 prior to the breathing sessions and 33.07 subsequent to them and significant elevation in self-esteem score was noted following the CCB sessions (p= 0.001). All SCS scores, apart from shared humanity and isolation, exhibited statistically significant differences before and after the breathing sessions (p<0.001). Conclusion: CCB sessions can enhance self-esteem, foster self-compassion, and mitigate burnout in the job. Including breathing exercises in the curriculum can positively improve burnout programs for healthcare workers.
