Examining the Effects of Art Therapy in Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Providers

Examining the Effects of Art Therapy in Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory

In this study, the investigators aim to examine the effects of art therapy in reducing burnout in healthcare providers. Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel, the investigators will measure burnout in Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) providers before and after the administration of a 4-week art therapy group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age: 18 years or older
• Employed at MUSC as a healthcare provider
• Able and willing to participate in all 4 art therapy sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individual does not provide direct patient care at MUSC
• Individual works in the same department as the art therapist
• Inability or unwillingness of subject to give informed consent