Burnout In Nurses Research Articles

Impact of General Wellbeing, Working Conditions, Job and Career Satisfaction, Control at Work and Stress at Work on Burnout among Nurses of Pakistan

Purpose: The aim of this research is to focus on the Quality of work life of Nurses and see its impact on burn outs of Nurses especially during the course of Novel Covid -19 Pandemic in Pakistan. Design/Methodology/Approach: There were 257 nurses in the sample (female 149 and 108 male). Replicability is another factor that is taken into consideration for the credibility of this research to gain confidence through research of the same type that has been conducted. The purposive sampling is utilized to ensure that nurses have the necessary specialised knowledge, as well as the desire and potential to take part in the study and an awareness of the issues. Smart PLS version 4.0 for the structural equation mode has been utilized in the study. Findings: This study's findings corroborate that the quality of work life scales discussed here have an impact on the burnout of Pakistani nurses. These findings show that Pakistani nurses take stress at work positively influence their burnout while control at work and job and career satisfaction influence burnout negatively among them. Moreover, other findings reveal that working conditions and general wellbeing doesn’t affect burnout in Pakistani nurses which may be due to nature of their job or they got use to of these working conditions during Covid-19 by using Covid-19 preventive measures. Implications/Originality/Value: Nurse burnout and its psychological and social consequences are a major problem for all health care systems around the world. If we care about the stress at work due to their extra job responsibilities and give them empowerment at work as well as give them more incentives at jobs they will be more than happy to serve patients.

Nurse Burnout and Patient Safety, Satisfaction, and Quality of Care

Occupational burnout syndrome is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment and is prevalent among nurses. Although previous meta-analyses have explored the correlates of nurse burnout, none have estimated their association with health care quality and safety and patient morbidity and mortality. To evaluate the magnitude and moderators of the association between nurse burnout and patient safety, patient satisfaction, and quality of care. The Web of Science, Scopus, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and ProQuest databases were searched from January 1, 1994, to February 29, 2024. Two reviewers independently identified studies that reported a quantifiable association between nurse burnout and any of the outcomes of patient safety, patient satisfaction, or quality of health care. The PRISMA 2020 guideline was followed. Two reviewers independently extracted the standardized mean difference (SMD) (Cohen d) estimates for a random-effects meta-analysis. Subgroup analyses and meta-regressions were conducted using prespecified variables. Any measure of patient safety, patient satisfaction, or quality of health care previously associated with nurse burnout. A total of 85 studies (81 cross-sectional and 4 longitudinal) involving 288 581 nurses from 32 countries (mean [SD] age, 33.9 (2.1) years; 82.7% female; mean [SD] burnout prevalence rate with study-specific ascertainments, 30.7% [9.7%]) were included. Nurse burnout was associated with a lower safety climate or culture (SMD, -0.68; 95% CI, -0.83 to -0.54), lower safety grade (SMD, -0.53; 95% CI, -0.72 to -0.34), and more frequent nosocomial infections (SMD, -0.20; 95% CI, -0.36 to -0.04), patient falls (SMD, -0.12; 95% CI, -0.22 to -0.03), medication errors (SMD, -0.30; 95% CI, -0.48 to -0.11), adverse events or patient safety incidents (SMD, -0.42; 95% CI, -0.76 to -0.07), and missed care or care left undone (SMD, -0.58; 95% CI, -0.91 to -0.26) but not with the frequency of pressure ulcers. Nurse burnout was also associated with lower patient satisfaction ratings (SMD, -0.51; 95% CI, -0.86 to -0.17) but not with the frequencies of patient complaints or patient abuse. Finally, nurse burnout was associated with lower nurse-assessed quality of care (SMD, -0.44; 95% CI, -0.57 to -0.30) but not with standardized mortality rate. The associations were consistent across nurses' age, sex, work experience, and geography and persistent over time. For patient safety outcomes, the association was smaller for the low personal accomplishment subcomponent of burnout than for emotional exhaustion or depersonalization, as well as for nurses with a college education. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, nurse burnout was found to be associated with lower health care quality and safety and lower patient satisfaction. This association was consistent across nurse and study characteristics.

NURSES’ EXPERIENCE OF BURNOUT SYNDROME WHILE WORKING IN ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENTS

When experiencing burnout, the emotional and physical health of nurses deteriorates, the quality of work decrea­ses, and patient dissatisfaction increases. Nurses working in oncology units, due to the nature of their specialty, face those with a cancer diagnosis, which causes a lot of fear and uncertainty. The aim of the study is to reveal the burnout experienced by nurses working in oncology departments. The Copenhagen Burnout Questionnaire was used to implement the quantitative study. The results of the study revealed that nurses working in oncology departments had the strongest personal and work-rela­ted burnout. The most common factors leading to bur­nout were lack of feedback from patients and decreased energy. The relationships between demographic indica­tors and burnout components were used to analyze the research results. Methodology. Analysis of scientific literature; question­naire; descriptive analysis of research data using IBM SPSS 22.0 computer program statistics package and MS Excel 2021 computer program. After analyzing the scien­tific literature, a descriptive quantitative research met­hod was chosen for the research. A questionnaire survey aimed at analyzing the burnout experienced by nurses working in oncology departments. The research was con­ducted in October-November 2023, the respondents were nurses working in the city of Klaipeda (Lithuania). Re­search object: burnout experienced by nurses working in oncology departments. The questionnaire survey was created on the website online. The survey instrument consists of demographic indicators and the “Copenhagen Burnout Questionnaire”. The sample consisted of 143 respondents. Selection criteria: age, seniority, education, marital status, distribution of working time, workload and workplace. Respondents were selected by convenient non-probability sampling, respondents could choose the right place and time when answering questionnaire qu­estions, because the survey was conducted online, and the duration of the survey was not limited. Conclusions. after examining the manifestation of bur­nout syndrome, it became clear that nurses with personal burnout usually experience frequent fatigue and emotio­nal exhaustion. Burnout caused by work was most stron­gly related to emotionally exhausting work and fatigue at the end of the working day, and burnout caused by work with patients was most strongly determined by decrea­sed energy due to work with patients, lack of feedback from patients. The least burnout caused by working with patients was caused by irritation while working with pa­tients and difficult work with patients.

Interdisciplinary cooperation with solution-focused brief therapy to reduce job stress, burnout, and coping in Chinese nurses: A randomised controlled trial

BackgroundIncreased job stress and burnout are common among clinical nurses in China, reducing their work efficiency and nursing quality. Multiple studies have been conducted on brief interventions to reduce job stress and burnout among nurses. However, research has been hampered by a lack of psychological knowledge among nursing staff. AimTo assess a short-term intervention designed to improve nurses' coping strategies and to mitigate job stress and burnout through interdisciplinary cooperation DesignThis randomised controlled trial Settingsand participants: We randomly allocated 60 nurses working at a tertiary general hospital in a city in China to an experimental (n = 30) or a control group (n = 30). MethodsA collaborative research team comprising psychology and nursing specialists was established to conduct this study. The control group received routine psychological intervention, whereas the intervention group received a short-term interdisciplinary treatment approach that focused on cooperation. Chinese nurses’ job stressors, job burnout, and simplified coping style scales were used to evaluate both groups before and after the intervention. ResultsA comparison of the scores for job burnout, total job stress, and positive coping before and after the interventions revealed significant improvements in the test group, whereas the scores for emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and total work stress in the control group demonstrated statistically significant differences. No significant differences were observed in the scores for negative coping, personal achievement, and simple coping style between the test and control groups before and after the intervention. ConclusionsSolution-focused brief therapy implemented through interdisciplinary collaboration effectively enhances clinical nurses' active coping style, alleviates job stress and burnout, and offers valuable guidance for nursing management practices.

PP182 Topic: AS16–Medical, Nursing and AHP Workforce & Education: Staff Education and Development/Equity, Diversity, Inclusion/Other: FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PEDIATRIC NURSE BURNOUT

PP182 Topic: AS16–Medical, Nursing and AHP Workforce & Education: Staff Education and Development/Equity, Diversity, Inclusion/Other: FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PEDIATRIC NURSE BURNOUT

Do shift-working nurses’ work-life quality relate to their physical health and diet quality?

Abstract Background Shift work negatively affects work-related quality of life and this situation causes significant labour force losses and decreased productivity in the society, especially health problems in nurses. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between work-related quality of life, physical health level and nutritional behaviours of nurses working in shifts. Methods This descriptive and relationship-seeking study was conducted with 312 nurses selected by quota sampling in Istanbul. Data were collected between December 2022 to July 2023 using the The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL), Physical Health Questionnaire and Food Consumption Frequency Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation tests were conducted on IBM SPSS 25.0. BeBIS 7.1 software were used for calculation diet index. Results Compassion Satisfaction (CS), Burnout (B) and Compassion Fatigue (CF) scores of nurses was examined, a relationship was found between CS score and B score (r=-0.39 p < 0.05) and between B score and CF score (r = 0.58 p < 0.05). CS score correlated with Cardiovascular Risk Level score (r=-0.15 p < 0.05) and diet index score (r = 0.15 p < 0.05). B score correlated with Gastrointestinal Risk Level score (r = 0.27 p < 0.05) and Cardiovascular Risk Level score (r = 0.38 p < 0.05). There was a correlation between the score of CF and Gastrointestinal Risk Level score (r = 0.25 p < 0.05) and Cardiovascular Risk Level score (r = 0.31 p < 0.05). Daily energy, fibre, vitamin B1 and C, folate, calcium and magnesium intakes of nurses were lower than the recommended. Conclusions Research results support that the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems have a direct relationship with stress and emotional states. In the policies to be developed within the scope of occupational health nursing practices, it is recommended to carry out studies to improve the physical health and nutritional behaviours of nurses in order to improve their work-related quality of life. Key messages • Nurses are a risky occupational group in terms of burnout. Protection studies should be prioritised to prevent burnout. • Gastrointestinal and cardiovascular system complaints of nurses should be paid special attention during recruitment and periodic examinations.

The relationships among safety climate, occupational burnout, and psychosocial factors for hospital nurses: Using structural equation modeling

ABSTRACT It is very important to pay attention to the mental health of nurses because it affects their career performance and personal life. Our aim was to apply a theoretical model to investigate the structural relationships among safety climate, occupational burnout, and workplace psychosocial factors for nurses. The current cross-sectional study was conducted on 319 nurses in a selected hospital in Iran. Data were collected using the questionnaires of Nurses’ Safety Climate, Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, and the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the relationships among the variables. The analysis was done in Amos-24 and SPSS-24 software. Structural equation modeling showed negative correlation between occupational burnout and safety climate (r = −0.41) as well as occupational burnout and workplace psychosocial factor (r = −0.85), and a positive correlation between safety climate and psychosocial factors (r = 0.50). So it could be inferred that a decrease in the level of safety climate will increase occupational burnout which will, in turn, promote the risk of psychosocial factors in the workplace. Promoting and improving nurses’ level of safety climate could reduce occupational burnout and the risk of psychosocial factors in the workplace, which will ultimately promote nurse’s mental health.

Unique and cumulative effects of different subtypes of sleep problems on burnout among Chinese nurses.

To investigate the unique and cumulative associations of different sleep problem subtypes with burnout among Chinese nurses. A survey was conducted in Quanzhou, China, and a total of 744 nurses were included. Burnout was measured by Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey across three dimensions: emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP) and low personal accomplishment (PA). Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to measure 15 types of sleep problems. Binary logistic regression was employed to explore the association between sleep problems and burnout. Prevalence of sleep problems, high EE, high DP and low PA were 43.3, 6.9, 23.4, and 63.2%, respectively. Experience of sleep problems significantly increased risk for EE (OR = 1.31, 95%CI: 1.185-1.436), DP (OR = 1.08, 95%CI: 1.023-1.142) and PA (OR = 1.09, 95%CI: 1.036-1.146). Of the 15 sleep problem subtypes, "feel too cold" and "have pain" were significant predictors of high EE (OR = 3.89, 95%CI: 1.629-9.302; OR = 3.00, 95%CI: 1.314-6.827, respectively), and "daytime dysfunction" significantly predicted low PA (OR = 1.68, 95%CI: 1.135-2.491). Around 40.9% of nurses had reported more than three subtypes of sleep problems. Experiencing more than three subtypes of sleep problems were significantly associated with an increased risk of DP and PA (ORs range from 2.07 to 2.71). These findings suggested that sleep problems was associated with an increased risk of burnout in nurses, with both unique and cumulative risks. Interventions should focus on the prevention and management of the effects of sleep problems among nurses.

Mental workload as a predictor of burnout in intensive care nurses.

Nurses face a high level of mental workload while performing their duties. High levels of mental workload can negatively impact nurses. The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between mental workload and burnout levels of intensive care nurses. Descriptive-correlational design has been adopted in this research. The sample consisted of 156 nurses working in the intensive care units of a hospital in the south of Turkey between September and December 2023. Research data were collected with the 'Participant Information Form', which includes socio-demographic characteristics, 'Mental Workload Scale' and 'Maslach Burnout Scale'. Almost all (95.5%) of the nurses participating in the study reported that their mental workload was high. It has been determined that there is a strong positive relationship between mental workload and burnout. According to the regression model obtained from the research, being a woman (β = .165, p = .008) and emotional workload (β = -695, p < .001) are determinants of emotional exhaustion. These variables explain emotional exhaustion at a rate of 50.1% (adjusted R2 = .501). Emotional workload (β = .399, p = .003) is the most important determinant of personal accomplishment. This variable explains 19.0% (adjusted R2 = .190) of personal accomplishment. The most important determinant of depersonalization is emotional workload (β = .324, p < .001). It was determined that this variable explained 24.4% (adjusted R2 = .244) of depersonalization. This research revealed that there is a strong positive relationship between mental workload and burnout and that increasing mental workload can increase burnout. Nurses' risk of emotional exhaustion increases as mental workload increases. Reducing cognitive workload, temporary workload and emotional workload increases the personal accomplishment experienced by nurses. In addition, as temporary workload, emotional workload and performance-related workload increase, the depersonalization experienced by nurses also increases.

Virtual reality for preoperative patient education: Impact on satisfaction, usability, and burnout from the perspective of new nurses.

Traditional paper-based preoperative patient education is a struggle for new nurses and requires extensive training. In this situation, virtual reality technology can help the new nurses. Despite its potential benefits, there are studies on patient satisfaction but there is limited information on the usability of virtual reality (VR) technology for new nurses in giving preoperative education to patients. To investigate the impact on satisfaction, usability, and burnout of a system using VR technology in preoperative patient education. The study involved 20 nurses from the plastic surgery ward and 80 patients admitted between April and May 2019. Each nurse taught four patients: Two using traditional verbal education and two using virtual reality. The System Usability Scale, After-Scenario Questionnaire, and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) were employed to evaluate the impact of these education methods. The VR education groups showed a statistically higher satisfaction than the traditional verbal education groups. Among the three subscales of the MBI, emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment improved statistically significantly. VR was also better in terms of usability. This study suggests VR enhances usability and reduces burnout in nurses, but further research is needed to assess its impact on depersonalization and objective measures like stress and heart rate.

Grit, Personality, And Job Burnout Among Indonesian Nurses

It is evident that health workers, particularly nurses, are more susceptible to burnout. This study aims to determine the relationship between Grit and burnout and the function of extroverted personality types in nurses as moderators. The measuring instruments used in this study were the Burnout, Grit scale, and Eysenck personality questionnaire The sample of this study amounted to 130 respondents with a simple random sample collection technique. The respondent was an inpatient nurse at one of the teaching hospitals in Gresik with the criteria for a bachelor's and a diploma in nursing Ners. Quantitative analysis in this study uses moderated regression analysis method for hypothesis testing. The results showed that the first hypothesis was accepted (sig&lt;0.05) that there was a negative relationship between Grit and Job Burnout in nurses. The higher the grit of the individual, the lower the burnout. The results of the analysis also showed that the second hypothesis was rejected (sig&gt;0.05). The extroverted personality type possessed by nurses does not moderate the relationship of grit with job burnout, but the extroverted personality type can be used as a predictor variable of the burnout experience.

Research on the effect of training program based on service-oriented leadership theory on nurses' job burnout

Objective: To explore the effect of training program based on service-oriented leadership theory on alleviating the degree of job burnout of clinical nurses, and provide reference for improving the situation of job burnout of nurses. Methods: From January to December 2023, 10 head nurses of a Grade A general hospital were selected by random number table method for training, and 5 nurses were selected from the department of each head nurse by random number table method, a total of 50 nurses were selected as research objects. Through the training program based on the service-oriented leadership theory, the selected head nurses were trained on the service-oriented leadership theory, job burnout and burnout mitigation methods and passed the examination. The training period was 2 months. The general data of 50 nurses were collected, and the job burnout of nurses was investigated by using the Maslach Burnout Inventory before and 6 months after the training of head nurses, and the changes of scores of each dimension were compared by paired t-test. Results: The nurses were (30.4±5.5) years old and their working life was (8.1±6.1) years. The total detection rate of job burnout before training was 100% (50/50), the detection rate of moderate to severe emotional exhaustion was 60% (30/50), and the detection rate after training was 36% (18/50). The detection rate of moderate to severe depersonalization was 72% (36/50) and 40% (20/50) after training. The detection rate of moderate to severe lack of job accomplishment was 86% (43/50) and 54% (27/50) after training. After 6 months of head nurses training, the scores of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization of nurses were significantly lower than those before training, while the scores of personal achievement were significantly higher than those before training, with statistical significances (P<0.05) . Conclusion: The training program based on service-oriented leadership theory can scientifically prevent and alleviate nurses' job burnout after receiving training of administrators, which is helpful to improve the current situation of nurses' job burnout and reduce the degree of nurses' job burnout, and can play a positive role in promoting nurses' physical and mental health.

Effect of positive psychological capital on burnout in public hospital nurses: Mediating effect of compassion fatigue is greater than compassion satisfaction.

Although relationships among positive psychological capital (PsyCap), compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burnout have been reported, causal relationships among these variables have not been identified. This study examined the influence of positive PsyCap on burnout and confirmed the mediating effects of compassion fatigue and satisfaction among public hospital nurses. This study adopted a correlational cross-sectional design. We recruited 237 nurses working at a public hospital, using convenience sampling. The fit of the hypothetical model was adequate. Positive PsyCap directly affected compassion fatigue and satisfaction, and burnout. It had an indirect effect on burnout. Compassion fatigue and satisfaction directly affect burnout. This finding indicates that compassion fatigue and satisfaction partially mediate between positive PsyCap and burnout. In addition, the mediating effect of compassion fatigue was greater than that of compassion satisfaction on the relationship between positive PsyCap and burnout. Finally, positive PsyCap, compassion fatigue, and compassion satisfaction explained 70.4% of the total variance in burnout scores. The effect size (f2) was 2.38 (large effect size). Burnout should be assessed with positive PsyCap, compassion fatigue, and compassion satisfaction among public hospital nurses. Given that the mediating effect of compassion fatigue was greater than that of compassion satisfaction, interventions for compassion fatigue may be a strategy to reduce burnout, especially among public hospital nurses with low levels of positive PsyCap.

Exploring the bidirectional relationship between job burnout and empathy in nurses: A longitudinal study

ObjectivesThis study explored the bidirectional relationship between job burnout and empathy among Chinese nurses. MethodsA nurse cohort was assessed longitudinally in 2020 (T1) and 2022 (T2). Participants completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)–Human Services Survey and the Jefferson Scale of Empathy–Health Professionals. ResultsOut of the 1090 nurses who participated in both assessments, 551 (50.6 %) exhibited job burnout. Nurses with no burnout, discontinued burnout, and newly developed burnout groups had higher levels of empathy than the persistent burnout group. There is a bidirectional negative association between empathy and job burnout, particularly in the depersonalization and low personal accomplishment. Notably, empathy did not predict the emotional exhaustion from burnout, but heightened emotional exhaustion predicted diminished empathy. ConclusionThe findings suggest a significant bidirectional negative association between empathy and job burnout, especially in depersonalization and low personal accomplishment. Notably, nurses without burnout, discontinued burnout, and newly developed burnout exhibited higher levels of empathy, emphasizing the potential impact of addressing and mitigating burnout on fostering empathetic behavior. Practice ImplicationsInterventions targeting both burnout and empathy are vital for nurses. Recognizing and addressing burnout can positively impact fostering empathetic behavior in nursing practice.

The Mediation Impact of Compassion Competence on the Link Between Mindfulness and Job Burnout in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study explores the link between mindfulness, compassion competence and job burnout among nurses, and analyses the mediating role that compassion competence plays in this relationship. Understanding nurses' mindfulness, compassion competence and job burnout is important, which could help devise interventions to relieve burnout in clinical nurses. This study adopts convenience sampling method and descriptive design quantitative research. A cross-sectional study of 513 nurses was conducted from June to October 2023 in mainland China. The Socio-demographic Questionnaire, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey and Compassion Competence Scale for the Nurses were utilised to gather basic demographic information on nurses and to evaluate their level of mindfulness, compassion competence and job burnout. Descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation analyses and structural equation model were used to analyse the data. Five hundred and thirteen valid questionnaires were gathered. Spearman's correlation analysis revealed a strong negative link between mindfulness and job burnout, and between compassion competence and burnout, and a significant positive correlation between mindfulness and compassion competence. The results of the mediation analysis revealed that the relationship between mindfulness and job burnout was partially mediated by compassion competence, and the mediating effect accounted for 18.6% of the total effect. Compassion competence performed as a partial mediator between mindfulness and job burnout among nurses. Nursing managers could enhance nurses' mindfulness level and compassion competence through Mindfulness interventions and Compassion training to reduce their burnout. This study offers a fresh viewpoint on enhancing clinical nurses' compassion competence and reducing job burnout. Healthcare organisations and medical institutions can mitigate nurses' job burnout by improving their mindfulness levels and compassion competence. The study used the STROBE checklist for reporting. All participants were nurses who completed an electronic questionnaire related to this study.

Supportive Workplace Wellness Cultures and Mattering Are Associated With Less Burnout and Mental Health Issues in Nurse Managers.

The aims of this study were to describe burnout, mental health, and healthy lifestyle behaviors of nurses in a managerial role and assess associations among workplace culture factors (perceived culture, mattering, support, and staff shortages) with burnout, mental health outcomes, and healthy lifestyle behaviors. Nurse managers foster unit-based wellness cultures, yet burnout and mental health problems adversely impact the culture and well-being of staff. A cross-sectional, descriptive correlational design was used. The Florida Organization for Nursing Leadership enabled distribution of a wellness survey to nurse managers. There were 125 participants. Healthy lifestyle behaviors were infrequently practiced. Analysis revealed significant correlations among workplace culture factors, burnout, and mental health outcomes. When compared with nurse managers with staff shortages, those without staff shortages were 6.11 times more likely to not screen positive for burnout. Health systems should address workplace culture factors and staff shortages to reduce burnout, improve mental health, and enhance healthy behaviors in nurse managers.

Job Burnout and Satisfaction among Nurses at a Public Hospital in Bohol, Philippines

Nurses, the unsung heroes, have shown remarkable resilience as they continue to provide compassionate care and selfless service, especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. This correlational study aimed to investigate the possible relationship between the two perceived job burnout of nurses and their job satisfaction. Using Roasoft, sixty-eight (68) respondents were randomly selected to participate in the study. Two adapted survey tools were used to collect data representing the target population. A Pearson correlation coefficient was employed as the statistical treatment for analyzing the data. The study found that job burnout has no significant relationship to the job satisfaction of public nurses. It simply means the nurses' perceived fatigue, stress, and exhaustion do not lead to job dissatisfaction. Therefore, the study concludes that although nurses’ perceived job burnout was not directly linked to job satisfaction, the hospital management plays a crucial role in prioritizing the well-being and welfare of these frontliners. A stress management program and promoting work-life balance are the leading suggestions that significantly mitigate job burnout and enhance job satisfaction. Furthermore, augmenting potential mediating variables such as professional growth, company culture, support systems, or work environment might strengthen the present study. These findings are crucial for understanding and improving the working conditions of our healthcare professionals.

The mediating role of social support on the relationship between secondary traumatic stress and burnout of nurses caring for COVID-19 patients: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundSocial support can help nurses cope with occupational stress and trauma, and maintain overall well-being, particularly in stressful situations such as outbreaks. AimTo determine the mediating role of social support on the relationship between secondary traumatic stress (STS) and burnout among nurses who cared for COVID-19 patients. DesignA cross-sectional, correlational, descriptive design. MethodsTwo hundred nurses who had provided direct care to COVID-19 patients were recruited from wards in two hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and the Professional Quality of Life Scale tools. ResultsSTS had a significant and positive correlation with burnout (r = 0.610, p = 0.000); social support from family, friends, and significant others were each significantly and negatively associated with STS (r = −0.147, p = 0.038; r = −0.547, p < 0.0001; r = −0.225, p = 0.001, respectively) and burnout (r = 0–0.282, p < 0.0001; r = −0.716, p = 0.026; r = −0.377, p < 0.0001, respectively). STS had a significant effect on social support (β = −0.21, p = 0.042) and burnout (β = 0.61, p < 0.0001). Social support had a significant and partial effect on the relationship between STS and burnout (Z = 2.99, p = 0.002). ConclusionSocial support can reduce and mitigate the negative effects of STS and burnout. This understanding could enhance nurses' occupational lives by assisting policymakers and nurse managers in creating positive work environments that promote social support. Such policies could reduce the incidence and impact of burnout and STS.

The relationships among factors affecting compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burnout in Japanese nurses: A cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to investigate the relationships among factors affecting compassion fatigue/secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and compassion satisfaction in Japanese nurses, focusing on self-compassion, fears of compassion, and attachment styles. This cross-sectional observational study enrolled 400 clinical nurses (aged ≥20 years) in Japan, registered with an online survey company, from June 6 to June 26, 2021. The subjects completed a web-based questionnaire that assessed compassion fatigue/secondary traumatic stress, burnout, compassion satisfaction, self-compassion, fears of compassion for self, anxiety, and avoidance. Additionally, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis and path analysis were performed to examine the relationships among the influencing factors. Compassion fatigue/secondary traumatic stress was influenced by anxiety and fears of compassion for self (R2 = .31). Burnout was affected by compassion fatigue/secondary traumatic stress, compassion satisfaction, self-compassion, anxiety, and avoidance (R2 = .63). Compassion satisfaction was impacted by self-compassion, anxiety, and fears of compassion for self (R2 = .31). Additionally, self-compassion (R2 = .28) and fears of compassion for self (R2 = .55) were influenced by anxiety and avoidance. Compassion fatigue/secondary traumatic stress leads to burnout, whereas compassion satisfaction moderates burnout. Furthermore, there were associations among the factors leading to compassion fatigue/secondary traumatic stress and burnout and compassion satisfaction. Therefore, an approach that enhances self-compassion and promotes the development of a stable attachment style could mitigate compassion fatigue/secondary traumatic stress and fears of compassion for self while moderately maintaining and improving compassion satisfaction.

Coping Stress Strategies to Reducing Work and Home Demands to Job Burnout Woman Nurses

Work and home demand increasing job burnout for woman nurses. The important coping stress strategies are to reduce job burnout. This study aimed to determine the relationship between work and home demand to job burnout, and the role of moderator coping stress strategies. The sample of the study was 157 women nurses recruited through simple random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed with partial least squares. The results indicated that work and home demand was positive and significantly related to job burnout. Coping stress strategies is negatively moderated the relationship between work demand to job burnout, but positive moderated the relationship between home demand to job burnout. The implication that coping stress strategies is successful to weaken job burnout caused by work demand, but strengthening job burnout caused by home demand.