P-415 the Burnout Treatment Program: Development and Feasibility of a Secondary Prevention Program for Burnout in Belgium

Introduction Our aim is to present the co-creation process and feasibility of a secondary Burnout Treatment Program (BOTP) designed on request of the Belgian Federal Agency for Occupational Risks (Fedris). Methods The BOTP was developed following a literature review regarding burnout (BO) interventions, several expert group meetings and proposals to stakeholders within an iteration process. Results The BOTP aims to maintain the employees with early signs of BO at work or reintegrate them quickly after a short work absence. It starts with a request and diagnostic phase. After approval from Fedris, the employee has free access to the BOTP including different sessions such as work-experience related consultations, psychoeducation sessions about stress management and health, individual clinical sessions (cognitive-emotional and/or psycho-physical approaches), career change counselling, and a multidisciplinary meeting with the organization and/or the occupational physician. The BOTP is spread over maximum 9 months and the foreseen 19 sessions can be adapted according to the workers’ needs. At present, this BOTP has been offered to circa 1400 employees. The first results demonstrate the high satisfaction of participants with its content and flexibility (score 8/10). Participants followed on average 12 sessions, in particular the individual sessions. After the BOTP, they reported a better mental health and more appropriate coping strategies. Discussion This new developed BOPT combining individual and organizational approaches is feasible and highly appreciated. After this pilot testing, some changes will be applied (e.g. adding additional individual physical and follow-up sessions). Conclusion A secondary BOTP can be effective in reducing and preventing early signs of BO.