Georgian Med News. 2026 Apr;(373):74-82.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: High intensity of information flows deplete the adaptive resources of specialists are quickly, which leads to the systemic collapse of self-regulation mechanisms and the development of professional burnout.
PURPOSE: The study provides a theoretical substantiation and experimental verification of the effectiveness of the integrative method of deep self-regulation in overcoming burnout and restoring the adaptive potential of socionomic specialists.
METHOD: The study was based on a randomized controlled trial. The sample included 120 people (experimental and control groups of 60 participants each), selected according to the criteria of high stress levels and signs of emotional exhaustion. The study was conducted from September 2024 to June 2025. The experimental group (EG) underwent a six-week programme combining hypnotherapy and coaching modules, while the control group (CG) received standard psychoeducation. The data were collected using standardized questionnaires of perceived stress, burnout, and self-regulation, as well as through in-depth interviews at the stages before, after, and one month after the experiment. The analysis was conducted using non-parametric statistical criteria and the thematic analysis method.
RESULTS: The results revealed a statistically significant decrease in the level of stress (PSS-10) from 28.4 to 17.9 points and emotional exhaustion from 32.5 to 20.1 points in the EG. Self-regulation significantly increased from 101.5 to 127.2 points, demonstrating stability after a month. A strong positive relationship (rs=0.72) was established between the quality of the «re-signing stress contracts» procedure and the increase in self-regulation. Qualitative analysis confirmed the transformation of bodily sensitivity and the rethinking of the participants’ meaning-based attitudes.
CONCLUSION: The integration of hypnosuggestive interventions and algorithmic coaching within the proposed method is an effective alternative to traditional approaches, ensuring resistance to professional destruction.
PMID:42289115
