A multi-country burnout prevention initiative based on mentoring and training – the case of PROCARE

This case study presents the PROCARE project implemented in six EU countries for long-term care (LTC) caregivers to prevent and manage burnout. Tailored to the LTC sector, the Mentoring Delivery Methodology, Mentoring Training Course and Pilot Testing benefited both mentors and mentees.

The programme helped improve caregiving skills and managers indicated its positive transformative potential for LTC units. To increase transferability potential, related soft skills need to be further developed in the pilot countries and more awareness created among managers and caregivers.