P567 - HEALTH ENHANCEMENT THROUGH ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AND THERAPEUTIC HABITS- HEALTH STUDY

P567

HEALTH ENHANCEMENT THROUGH ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AND THERAPEUTIC HABITS- HEALTH STUDY

G. B. Yacoub^1,*, M. C. P. de Camargo¹, D. O. Toledo¹, E. D. A. Gallafassi¹, V. A. D. L. Pires¹, J. R. Moraes¹, P. B. D. P. Nogueira¹, F. A. Ribeiro¹, J. M. Silva Jr.¹

¹Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil

Rationale: Lifestyle and psychological stressors significantly impact the health and productivity of healthcare professionals. Our objective is to evaluate the impact of a lifestyle intervention on body composition, burnout symptoms, and self-perceived health and performance in healthcare professionals, stratified by engagement level.

Methods: A 12-week, before-and-after interventional study was conducted among 71 healthcare professionals. The intervention included individualized nutritional guidance, physical activity encouragement, and behavioral health support. Outcomes included segmental bioimpedance analysis (InBody S10), lifestyle behavior changes, burnout symptoms, and perceived performance. Participants were classified into high (n=29) or low (n=32) engagement groups.

Results: The total sample showed significant improvements in lean mass (from 27.2 ± 5.9 to 28.1 ± 6.1 kg, p < 0.001), total body water (from 35.8 ± 6.8 to 37.2 ± 7.3 L, p < 0.001), and body fat percentage (from 29.7 ± 9.1% to 28.2 ± 9.6%, p < 0.001). Participants with high engagement had greater gains in lean mass (+1.10 ± 1.8 kg vs. +0.47 ± 1.9 kg, p = 0.010) and total body water (+1.23 ± 1.6 L vs. +0.55 ± 1.7 L, p = 0.014) compared to the low engagement group. Improvements in hydration, fruit and vegetable intake, physical activity, and reduced sedentary behavior were more pronounced in the high-engagement group (p < 0.05 for most comparisons). The percentage of participants reporting no burnout symptoms increased from 23.9% to 38.0% overall, with greater reductions in fatigue, muscle pain, and emotional instability in the high-engagement group.

Conclusion: A hospital-based lifestyle intervention improved body composition, lifestyle behaviors, and burnout symptoms among healthcare professionals. Higher engagement was associated with more favorable outcomes, reinforcing the importance of personalized and participatory approaches in wellness programs.

Disclosure of Interest: None declared