Burnout Syndrome Research Articles

A SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT EM PROFESSORES DA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL À LUZ DA ANÁLISE DO COMPORTAMENTO.

The ongoing article provided the opportunity to explore the phenomenon about the manifestation of the Burnout Syndrome in preschool educational teacher’s weather in public or private schools. However, the research was accomplished through the use of some articles previously published about the aforementioned theme. Nevertheless, the research shows itself as an important instrument to diffuse the understanding about the exhaustion because of the work, its cause and different consequences that causes great prejudice to the professional affected by the syndrome. Moreover, the current article was of great purpose in order to promote discussions about the previously mentioned theme and, consequently, instigate better work condition for teacher.

Incidence and Factors Associated With Burnout Among Cardiac Anesthesiologists in India

ObjectiveMany previous survey have demonstrated high incidence of burnout among anesthesiologists. This survey was aimed to estimate the incidence and to understand factors associated with burnout among cardiac anaesthesiologists in India. DesignMembers of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anaesthesiologists (IACTA) were invited. The survey consisted of 2 sections: the initial section collected demographic data, work patterns, and factors associated with burnout perception. The second part assessed Emotional Exhaustion (EE), Depersonalization (DP), and Low Personal Accomplishment (LPA) using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS). SettingWeb-Based Survey ParticipantsMembers of IACTA InterventionsNone Measurement and ResultsA high score on EE (≥27 and/or ≥ DP 10) identified those at high risk for burnout. High risk of burnout in addition to LPA ≤33 was defined as burnout syndrome.Of the 2,262 IACTA members surveyed, 325 (14.35%) responded. Among them, 162 (49.8%) were classified as at high risk of burnout, and 91 (28%) met the criteria for burnout syndrome.Logistic regression analysis identified factors associated with a high risk of burnout were <5 years of experience (OR-3.53), insufficient external support (OR-2.87), limited personal time availability (OR-1.96), and considering leaving cardiac anesthesia (OR-3.61). Factors contributing to burnout syndrome were <5 years of experience (OR-3.83), inadequate workplace colleague support (OR-1.84), and considering leaving cardiac anesthesia (OR-2.43). ConclusionsThe burden of burnout syndrome is high among Indian anesthesiologists. Risk factors included younger age, inadequate workplace and external support, limited personal time, and contemplation of leaving cardiac anesthesia. There is a need for sensitization of various stakeholders and institute necessary measures to reduce the burden and impact of burnout.

The Effects of Mindfulness-based Interventions on Alleviating Academic Burnout in Medical Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract Date Presented 03/22/24 Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been tested to be the effective approach for reducing burnout. This study aimed to synthesize the scientific evidence and quantify the pooled effect of MBIs on the burnout syndrome in medical students. Primary Author and Speaker: Cheng Lin Additional Authors and Speakers: Zhizhuo Wang, Peiyun Wu Contributing Authors: Jing Yang

ADDICTION TO THE WORK AND OCCUPATIONAL BURNOUT OF PROFESSIONAL SOLDIERS

The problem of work addiction and professional burnout are extremely important areas in the specific profession of a soldier, and even more so an officer holding a managerial function in the hierarchical structure of the armed forces. Therefore, raising qualifications is an inseparable element of military service, especially due to the growing need to develop one's own professional competences. It is therefore worth taking a closer look at the phenomena that also occur in the military service. In order to examine the problem of workaholism and occupational burnout among professional soldiers, an in depth analysis of individual dimensions of these phenomena was carried out, especially in terms of possible relation-ships, as well as in relation to socio-professional factors. Empirical research among officers made it possible to diagnose the situation in this regard and formulate appropriate conclusions. The results of the analyzes were presented on the basis of a diagnostic survey carried out in 2021 on a research sample consisting of officers studying at one of the Polish military universities. Standardized measurement tools and selected elements of descriptive and correlation statistics were used in the research.

Medical students’ coping strategies and burnout syndrome in preclinical and clinical years

Medical students’ coping strategies and burnout syndrome in preclinical and clinical years

Managing employees' needs and well-being in the post-COVID-19 era

PurposeIn the wake of the COVID-19 public health crisis, organizations have increasingly adopted new technologies and new working modalities (e.g. teleworking, smart working and remote working). However, these important changes led to increased work-related stress for employees who are not always able to cope with the actual intrusive digital professional reality. This work identifies the negative effects of technology and new work modalities on employees’ well-being. It suggests remedies based on real-life examples to meet employees’ emerging needs in the post-COVID-19 era.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews with a variety of workers in different organizational contexts and positions were used as support for our recommendations. In particular, we had representation from managers, human resource (HR) officers, employees, psychologists, consultants and coaches.FindingsThe paper identifies eight specific negative effects of technology and new work modalities, such as inability to cope with stress, negative physical consequences, smart working fatigue, breaking down of the boundaries between private and professional life, decrease in work-life balance, hyper-connection, psychological and psychosomatic symptoms and burnout syndrome. Moreover, the paper proposes timely remedies, including enhancing leaders’ awareness, the right to disconnect and rethinking HR policies.Practical implicationsIt offers practical insights and encompasses views from various internal stakeholders (HR officers, senior managers, managers, subordinates and an organizational counselor) and external stakeholders (psychologists, consultants and coaches). The paper concludes with experience-based tips, highlighting the need for digital leadership to be able to both manage performance and guarantee people psychological safety at the same time. The remedies suggested are “ready-to-use” best practices to implement for safeguarding the health of employees.Originality/valueThis research is not only pertinent for managers grappling with these challenges in their everyday work but also valuable for scholars seeking to deepen their understanding of the topic through practice-based evidence. Furthermore, it significantly contributes to the literature as, while previous works have only analyzed findings singularly, this work is focused on the different perspectives of different internal and external stakeholders, offering a more comprehensive overview. Originality lies precisely in having taken into consideration the point of view of many actors with different roles and backgrounds.

Ability of nursing professionals and nursing directors to manage conflict situations and professional stress

The problem of conflicts and stress in teams continues to be relevant and is the focus of attention of many domestic and foreign scientists, theorists and practitioners, representatives of various scientific schools and directions. Applied aspects — the theory and practice of conflict resolution and stress relief — are becoming increasingly impor tant. Target. To study the ability of nursing specialists and managers of nursing services in therapeutic and surgical depar tments to manage conflict situations and professional stress. Results. An assessment was made of the level of conflict and professional stress of nursing staff in therapeutic and surgical departments, the ability of specialists and managers of nursing services to find effective solutions in conflict situations and opportunities to overcome stress was studied, and the level of need for nursing specialists to receive psychological help was assessed. Conclusion. The professional activity of nursing specialists involves emotional intensity and the presence of factors that cause stress. With the intense rhythm of work, the intensification of the work of nursing staff often leads to increased stress, the emergence of emotional burnout syndrome, in which there are disturbances in relationships with other people and excessive conflict.

BURNOUT SYNDROME AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE SOUSS REGION: CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the population has been put under a major psychological constraint. high incidence of psychological and professional burden on health care providers have been recorded. These observations are related to the considerable stress, additional pressure, accompanied by very significant awareness and media coverage which have all focused on the role of health professionals. Through this work, we aim to determine the prevalence of burnout syndrome among medical and nursing staff in the intensive care units of Hassan II Hospital in Agadir (Morocco) at the time of the Coronavirus and to look for the associated factors.

Association between menopause and occupational burnout in healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT The increased proportion of women in the workplace and the labor force aging have been demanding investigations of the link between menopause and occupational health issues, especially in healthcare settings. Evidence on the association between menopause and occupational burnout in healthcare settings is still inconclusive. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the association between menopause and burnout among clinical and non-clinical workers in different occupational health environments. A multi-center, cross-sectional study, applying the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OBI) was conducted from September 2021 to March 2023 in University Medical Center (UMC) hospitals in Astana, Kazakhstan. The study involved 125 physicians and nurses and 82 non-clinical administrative and service staff. We found that 63.9% of respondents had disengagement and 61.7% had exhaustion. The affiliated clinical setting was associated with disengagement (p = 0.034), with the highest prevalence among employees in surgical departments (76.9%), while a higher prevalence of exhaustion was found in individuals with different work experience (p = 0.023) and among those who were dissatisfied with their work environment (74.3%). While burnout was identified in almost two-thirds of respondents, the self-reported menopause status of participants was not significantly related to either disengagement (p = 0.34) or exhaustion (p = 0.73), even though a higher prevalence of both was revealed among the postmenopausal group. We propose that healthcare management should understand the importance of burnout among postmenopausal healthcare workers and facilitate open communication and a supportive work environment.

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Social Work Students and Its Relation to Perceived Efficacy.

Social workers have a greater than average risk of suffering burnout syndrome. In the same way as the professionals, students too can suffer academic burnout. However, few empirical studies have studied burnout and protective factors in social work students exclusively. Emotional intelligence (EI) has been described as a protective factor for burnout both in the professional and the academic context. The present study aims to explore which components of EI predict the burnout domains in students studying a degree in social work, in Spain. To this end, 87 social work students completed a questionnaire in which information was gathered on EI, burnout, average grade in the degree, and sociodemographic variables. The regression analysis results indicate that the students with poorer academic success and from higher years reported greater symptoms of burnout. Regarding the components of EI, emotional clarity and emotional repair predict the academic efficacy perceived by the students. These results highlight the importance of including EI in academic policies to promote the design of EI training programs aimed at developing EI skills, particularly emotional clarity and emotional repair, as a way of improving the perception of efficacy in social work students.

Burnout syndrome and mental health of higher education professors in medicine: an integrative review

Burnout syndrome and mental health of higher education professors in medicine: an integrative review

Measuring Prevalence of Burnout among Nurses in Hospital Ward

Burnout is a phenomenon commonly found in nurses, arising from chronic work fatigue. It is a detrimental and impactful syndrome that affects not only the individual, but also the organization and the patients. This study aims to determine the prevalence of burnout syndrome in nurses working in hospital wards. The research design used is descriptive quantitative. The population in this study comprises 78 nurses who worked in the inpatient room of a private hospital in Malang Regency. The sampling technique used was total sampling. Data were collected using the MBI (Maslach Burnout Inventory) questionnaire which contains 22 items designed to assess burnout symptoms in health workers. The MBI measures three indicators of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. The value ranges for low, medium, and high risk are 0–18, 19–26, and 26 for emotional exhaustion; 0–5, 6–9, 9 for depersonalization; and 0-33, 34–39, 39 for reduced personal accomplishment. Burnout is determined if emotional exhaustion and Depersonalization are both "high", or if emotional exhaustion is "high" and personal accomplishment is "low". The results of this study showed that 7.7% of nurses experienced burnout, 71.8% of nurses experienced symptoms of emotional exhaustion in the low category, all respondents experienced symptoms of depersonalization in the low category, and symptoms of self-achievement as many as 52.6% of nurses are in the low category. The conclusion of this research is that only a few respondents experienced burnout. However, the risk of burnout still exists, as indicated by the low personal accomplishment among respondents. Identifying factors that influence burnout can help to better understand this phenomenon nurses.

Causes of occupational stress and burnout amongst administrative staff in public universities: case of Pakistan

PurposeThe primary aim of this study is to delve into the causes of occupational stress and burnout amongst administrative staff members in Pakistani universities. It does so by employing a qualitative research strategy, offering a comprehensive understanding of the issue.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a qualitative research strategy to examine the causes of occupational stress and burnout amongst administrative staff members in Pakistani universities. Around 20 semi-structured interviews were conducted via Teams with administrative employees in renowned universities in Rawalpindi, Islamabad and the Lahore region of Pakistan. Saldana's (2014) structured inductive data analysis method was used to analyse the collected data.FindingsThe study sheds light on the harsh realities faced by university administrative staff in Pakistani universities. These include top management ineffectiveness, role ambiguity, role conflict, favouritism, inequality, a communication gap with higher authorities, disparity of rewards and recognition, no career paths and opportunities, feeble leadership, corruption, inappropriate use of power, mishandling of qualified staff and non-acceptance of shifting roles from administration to academia. These are not just academic concepts but real-life challenges that demand immediate attention.Originality/valueThe study's findings have significant implications for Pakistan's Ministry of Education. Based on these findings, the recommendations proposed can serve as a roadmap for enhancing interpersonal development, implementing career development programmes, succession planning and supporting university administrative staff. These initiatives can lay the groundwork for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal-4 targets, making this research a valuable resource for policymakers.

Occupational stress, burnout, and job satisfaction amongst Spanish speech-language pathologists

Purpose The current research aimed to determine the prevalence and the relationships between perceived stress, burnout, and job satisfaction among practicing speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Spain. In addition, their perspectives and experiences related to their job were explored. Method A mixed methods research design was used with cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative methodology. Four hundred and thirty-eight SLPs completed the Perceived Stress Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Font Roja Job Satisfaction Questionnaire in order to report perceived stress, burnout, and job satisfaction, respectively. Ten SLPs participated in semi-structured interviews. Result With respect to stress, 61.6% of SLPs reported a moderate level of stress and 18.7% reported a high level of stress. With respect to burnout, only 7.56% of the participants met the criteria commonly used for its diagnosis. However, 45.2% of SLPs reported a high level of emotional exhaustion, and 52.7% expressed a low degree of personal accomplishment. Job satisfaction was average for 94% of SLPs and high for just 1% of participants. The level of job satisfaction was significantly related to job stress, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalisation. Qualitative content analyses produced themes and subthemes regarding work recognition, relationships with people in the workplace, work conditions, and job control. Conclusion A noteworthy percentage of SLPs reported emotional exhaustion and reduced personal achievement. Findings suggest that strengthening job control and social support might become protective factors to avoid the full development of burnout, which should impact positively on an individual’s wellbeing and, in turn, the quality of the services provided.

A Look at the Challenges of Burnout Syndrome and Technostress in a Software Development Company

Objective: The study aims to identify the impact of technostress on the Burnout propensity of workers at a software development company in the northwest region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Theoretical Framework: To support the work, we used the concepts of the software development industry, technostress and Burnout Syndrome. Method: The research adopted is descriptive in nature, with a quantitative approach, carried out using the Survey method. For data collection, a questionnaire divided into two blocks was used, the first analyzed Burnout Syndrome and in the second block, the five factors that create Techno-stress were analyzed. The data collection instrument was applied remotely over the internet using Google Form. The analysis techniques were carried out using SPSS software, basic descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation, and multiple linear regression. Results and Discussion: Sample of 71 respondents, with an average age of 32 years, 35.2% have completed higher education and 57.7% of these are part of the company's public sector. The first model explains variations in the Emotional Exhaustion (EE) dimension. The Second model explains variations in Low Personal Involvement at Work and the Depersonalization model highlights that variations can be explained by technostress. Research Implications: This study explores a new connection between technostress analysis and Burnout Syndrome in the context of software development. This study provides a practical basis for companies in the same sector to consider the health of their employees.

Beyond the Pandemic: Longitudinal Lessons on Social Support, Sleep Quality, and Burnout Among Healthcare Workers.

To assess occupational burnout (OB) changes among Brazilian healthcare workers (HCWs) from COVID-19 onset to 6 months later (T1) and identify risk and protective factors. Using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory and hierarchical multivariate linear regression in a two-stage online survey (initial n = 1054; T1 n = 316), this study examined the impact of various factors on OB. Significant increases in personal and work-related OB were observed by T1. Psychiatric diagnosis and workload emerged as risk factors ( P < 0.01), while having a partner, good family relations, workplace well-being, and adequate sleep were protective ( P < 0.001). OB levels among Brazilian HCWs increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions should target personal and organizational wellness to alleviate burnout, emphasizing the importance of strong relationships, workplace health, and good sleep practices.

Prevalence of Burnout Syndrome in Medicine students in Brazil: a scoping review

Introdução. A síndrome de Burnout é prevalente em estudantes de medicina devido à pressão acadêmica. No Brasil, preocupa pela alta prevalência e seus efeitos na saúde mental. Essa questão demanda discussão e análise para abordar seus impactos na população brasileira. Objetivo. Investigar a prevalência da Síndrome de Burnout entre estudantes de medicina no Brasil, analisando diversos estudos recentes. Compreender os fatores associados ao surgimento da SB nessa população. Método. Utilizando a estratégia PCC (População, Conceito e Contexto), realizamos uma revisão de escopo seguindo as diretrizes PRISMA-ScR. Incluímos artigos que abordavam a prevalência de Burnout em estudantes de medicina no Brasil nos últimos 10 anos. A estratégia de busca foi aplicada nas bases de dados MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science e Embase, resultando em 8 artigos elegíveis. Resultado. Os estudos selecionados revelaram uma prevalência de Burnout variando de 9,5% a 57,5%, com diferentes fatores associados, como ano do curso, falta de suporte social, pensamentos suicidas e falta de tempo para atividades de lazer. Os resultados apontaram para uma alta prevalência da síndrome, especialmente nos anos clínicos do curso. Na discussão, os autores sugeriram a necessidade de intervenções para promover o bem-estar dos estudantes, enfatizando a importância do suporte socioemocional. Conclusão. A síndrome de Burnout representa um desafio significativo para a saúde mental dos estudantes de medicina brasileiros, exigindo medidas preventivas e estratégias para garantir um ambiente acadêmico saudável e produtivo.

Occupational Burnout and Psychological Resilience Levels Among Physiotherapists

Abstract This study sets out to determine those factors that may increase the risk of occupational burnout among physiotherapists. Fifty-six physiotherapists (39 women and 14 men aged 25-69) with various specializations (paediatric, adult, or both), work models (individual, team, or both), and workplaces (public or private) completed the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) to assess their burnout levels and the Resilience Scale (SPP-25) in order to have their psychological resilience evaluated. Pearson correlation coefficients showed a significant inverse relationship between psychological resilience and the risk of burnout. Among environmental factors, private clinical practice had a protective effect against burnout. Regression analysis revealed that tolerance for failure and viewing life as a challenge (a subscale of SPP-25) were key predictors of burnout. Higher tolerance for failure and viewing life as a challenge corresponded with lower scores on the exhaustion and disengagement scales. The study showed that the higher the psychological resilience, regardless of specialization, work model, or workplace, the lower the risk of burnout. This indicates the need for greater attention to employees’ personality traits, which can significantly impact work quality.

Work-Related Quality of Life among Physicians in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Working in a healthcare setting is associated with high levels of stress and burnout syndrome. Work-related quality of life (WRQoL) remains insufficiently evaluated among physicians. The aim of this study is to assess the WRQoL among physicians of interventional, non-interventional, and diagnostic specialties in Poland. Standardized and anonymous WRQoL questionnaires have been filled in by 257 physicians working in Silesia, Poland. After the removal of missing data, 246 individuals were stratified in terms of specialties into the appropriate categories, including interventional, non-interventional, and diagnostics. These categories were compared using the following subscales: general well-being (GWB), home-work interface (HWI), job and career satisfaction (JCS), control at work (CAW), working conditions (WCS), and stress at work (SAW). Out of 246 individuals, 132 were women (53.7%) and 112 (45.5%) were men. There were no differences in terms of WRQoL scores (p = 0.220) and subscales GWB (p = 0.148), HWI (p = 0.368), JCS (p = 0.117), CAW (p = 0.224), WCS (p = 0.609), SAW (p = 0.472) between interventional, non-interventional, and diagnostic specialties. The group of young doctors (age ≤ 30 years) had higher JCS scores than the older ones (mean score [SD], 22.7 [3.98] vs. 21 [4.6]; p = 0.013). Physicians who were not working in hospital had higher WRQoL score than respondents working in hospital (p = 0.061), with significant differences in terms of GWB (mean score [SD], 20.3 [4.93] vs. 22.8 [3.2], p = 0.014), HWI (mean score [SD], 9.1 [=2.65] vs. 10.6 [2.73], p = 0.011), and WCS (mean score [SD], 9.5 [2.61] vs. 10.8 [2.54], p = 0.035). There were no differences considering overall WRQoL between analyzed groups stratified according to specialty. However, we disclosed a significant association between the respondent's WRQoL and age as well as place of work.

Prevalence and Influencing Factors of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Nurses in China: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of irritable bowel syndrome among nurses in order to update the epidemiological data. A questionnaire survey was administered to 1,325 clinical nurses. We used a questionnaire for demographic information, the IBS Severity Scoring System, the IBS Quality of Life questionnaire, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory to conduct our survey. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to detect factors influencing irritable bowel syndrome among nurses. The prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome was 13.3%, and the severity of symptoms was mostly moderate. The IBS Quality of Life score was significantly reduced (p < .001). Various foods that caused abdominal pain (egg and dairy products [OR = 4.80], greasy food [OR = 5.80], spicy food [OR = 2.66], raw and cold food [OR = 2.43]), a family history of gastrointestinal diseases (OR = 1.64, 95% CI [1.038, 2.587]), drinking weak green tea (OR = 1.71, 95% CI [1.143, 2.552]), mild depression (OR = 1.78, 95% CI [1.005, 3.156]), and the personal accomplishment dimension of occupational burnout (OR = 2.52, 95% CI [1.039, 6.114]) had important effects on nurses suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. On the contrary, exercising 1-2 hours per week (OR = 0.53, 95% CI [0.327, 0.859]) had a protective effect. The prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome among nurses is relatively high and may be influenced by several factors including genetics, diet, exercise, psychology, and occupational burnout.