Dimensions Of Burnout Syndrome Research Articles

Burnout Syndrome Dimensions as Perceived by Kindergarten Teachers and Elementary School Teachers in Greece

The present article seeks to explore the dimensions of occupational exhaustion of primary education teachers (kindergarten and elementary school teachers), making use of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) as its research tool. The data on which the article is based were drawn from a study carried out in an urban area in Greece investigating the following three issues: (1) Are there variations in the dimensions of occupational exhaustion detected? (2) Are there any differences in the dimensions of occupational exhaustion detected between kindergarten and elementary school teachers? (3) Are there any differences in the dimensions of burnout in regard to demographic characteristics? The data was collected through an anonymous self-administered questionnaire. The analysis of the findings shows moderate and high differences in the dimensions of the burnout syndrome. In particular, the scale of emotional burnout appears to be on moderate-high levels, the depersonalization scale shows moderate levels, and the personal accomplishment scale indicates high levels. Elementary school teachers seem to experience occupational exhaustion syndrome more intensely, while kindergarten teachers demonstrate higher levels on the personal accomplishment scale. Furthermore, certain demographic characteristics, such as gender, the teaching experience of teachers, and their overall satisfaction with their earned income, seem to be related to occupational burnout syndrome.

Fear of COVID-19 associated with burnout syndrome in dentists of the Health Directorate of the National Police of Peru: a cross-sectional study at national level under multivariable regression model

BackgroundDuring the pandemic, many police dentists had the crucial responsibility of ensuring law and order while providing dental care by taking government-approved health measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The aim of this study was to assess the association between the fear of COVID-19 and Burnout syndrome in Peruvian dentists belonging to the Health Department of the National Police of Peru (PNP), taking into account possible confounding variables.MethodsThis cross-sectional and analytical study included 182 PNP dentists. The Fear COVID-19 Scale assessed fear of COVID-19 and the Maslach Burnout Inventory Test assessed burnout syndrome. The association between the fear of COVID-19 and Burnout syndrome (self-fulfilment) was analyzed using Spearman's Rho. A multivariable Poisson regression model with a robust variance estimation method was employed to evaluate the impact of fear of COVID-19 on the various dimensions of Burnout syndrome, considering possible confounding variables. The statistical significance level was set at p < 0.05.ResultsUnder bivariate analysis, fear of COVID-19 was significantly linked with low direct intensity toward emotional exhaustion (Rho = 0.325, p < 0.001), very low direct intensity toward depersonalization (Rho = 0.180, p = 0.015), and very low inverse intensity toward self-fulfilment (Rho =—0.186, p = 0.012). Under multivariable analysis, it was observed that dentists who exhibited fear of COVID-19 were 3.4 and 3.7 times more likely to experience emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, respectively (APR = 3.40, 95% CI: 1.74—6.63 and APR = 3.68, 95% CI: 1.31—10.37), as compared to those who did not display fear of COVID-19. Moreover, none of the potential confounding factors were found to have a significant impact on emotional exhaustion (p > 0.05), depersonalization (p > 0.05), and self-fulfilment (p > 0.05).ConclusionFear of COVID-19 was significantly associated with emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, and inversely associated with self-fulfilment. PNP dentists who exhibited fear of COVID-19 were at greater risk for emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. In developing Burnout syndrome, no significant impact was observed from factors such as age, gender, marital status, children, hierarchy, years of service, work area, private practice, work over 40 h per week, type of service, work performed, sport practice and daily exercise time.

The relation between emotional intelligence, resilience, and burnout in Portuguese individuals

According to the literature, the way through which individuals manage their emotions when faced with challenging situations plays a major role in their personal and professional success and can act as a protective factor against burnout. With the aim of understanding the relationship between the perception of emotional intelligence (EI), resilience (Rs), and burnout syndrome (BS), 1363 individuals aged between 16 and 84 were studied. Of this sample, most of the participants are female, living in the center of mainland Portugal, single, with a degree, employed in the social area, with an open-ended contract, and with a salary of between 1001 and 1500 euros per month. The Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, the Brief Resilience Coping Scale, and the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory were applied in the questionnaire administered to the participants in person and through Google Forms. The results of the bivariate correlation analysis showed positive correlations between EI and Rs, both in the overall values of EI and in their four dimensions; and negative correlations among EI and BS, both in the overall values of EI and BS, in the four dimensions of EI and in the two dimensions of BS, and between Rs and BS, both in the overall values and in the two dimensions of BS. In conclusion, the higher the perception of EI and Rs, the lower the perception of BS, and vice versa. Therefore, the promotion of positive emotional skills is fundamental as a preventive strategy to combat burnout.

My Home is no Longer a Safe Place for my Emotional Health: Home-Office Work and its Consequences on Emotional Health

Objective: this study aims to: i) evaluate whether the dimensions of Burnout Syndrome are related to the dimensions of the Worker Emotional Health Inventory; and ii) verify the incidence level of the Burnout Syndrome dimensions and the Worker Emotional Health Inventory. Method: a survey was used from 160 workers who, during the COVID-19 pandemic, worked from home office. The estimation method used was SEM - PLS from the SmartPLS® software and the complementary NCA technique, and to test the intensity of the dimensions, standardization of scores was used. Results and conclusion: even professionals working from home showed high professional fulfillment, low depersonalization and moderate emotional exhaustion, and a greater prevalence of positive emotions compared to negative ones. Furthermore, it was possible to identify a positive relationship between Professional Fulfillment and Positive Emotional Health. Negative Emotional Health is negatively related to Positive Emotional Health, just as Negative Emotional Health is related to higher levels of Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization.

Personality Factors as Predictors in Burnout Level Changes for Surgical Area Nurses.

Surgical area nurses provide comprehensive care to patients throughout the surgical process. Increases in life expectancy lead to the appearance and development of diseases, translating into an increase in the number of necessary interventions. Increases in the workload can be another risk factor for the development of burnout in professionals in this area. Knowledge of psychological and personality-related variables provides relevant information of level changes in the dimensions of burnout syndrome. Three logistic regression models, based on a cross-sectional study with 214 nurses working in the surgical area in the Andalusian Health Service, Spain, were built for each dimension. These models included different variables related to depression and personality, with some being significant at the population level and consequently true risk or protection factors. Friendliness, responsibility and extraversion are protection factors for the personal accomplishment dimension, whilst neuroticism is a risk factor for this dimension. Friendliness is also a protection factor for depersonalization, whilst depression is a risk factor. Finally, neuroticism, responsibility and depression are risk factors for the emotional exhaustion dimension of burnout. These findings provide relevant information that makes anticipation of this syndrome in this group easier.

Relationship between job satisfaction, burnout syndrome and depressive symptoms in physicians: a cross-sectional study based on the employment demand–control model using structural equation modelling

ObjectiveTo evaluate the relationship between job satisfaction, burnout syndrome (BS) and depressive symptoms (DS) based on the job demand–control framework model on a nationally representative sample of physicians working in...

Working Conditions and the Components of Burnout Among Nursing Staff in a Public Hospital in Mexico City.

Working conditions in public hospitals in Mexico City are highly demanding. The need for healthcare is pressing, materials and instruments are scarce, and exposure to pain and suffering is constant. These adverse conditions have an adverse impact on the physical and mental health of healthcare professionals. The nursing staffs are among those who are most affected, and they frequently experience burnout syndrome or one of its several dimensions, including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. The aim of this research was to analyze the relationship among working conditions, related stress, and the dimensions of burnout syndrome in a tertiary care public hospital in Mexico City. A cross-sectional design was applied on a random sample of 190 nurses in a public hospital in Mexico City. Working conditions and burnout syndrome were evaluated using standardized instruments. Adjusted prevalence ratios were calculated. Three clusters, one for each burnout dimension, were generated and then evaluated using a correspondence analysis with labor characteristics. One quarter (25%) of the participants self-reported a sense of personal accomplishment, and 12% reported emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. The labor variables that were found to be associated with the dimensions of burnout were workload, performing potentially hazardous work, and conducting tedious tasks. Positive conditions were shown to decrease the prevalence of burnout in all three dimensions. Working conditions for nursing staff impact the mental health of nurses and affect the quality of the healthcare they provide. The set of work demands and stressors to which they are exposed should be controlled and modified to ensure a healthy work environment.

Burnout Syndrome in COVID-19: an analysis of physicians from the public and private health system in the state of Sergipe

Objective: To compare the incidence of Burnout Syndrome (BS) among public and private physicians in Sergipe- Brazil, during the fight against COVID-19, investigating the relevance of the public and private work environment in the development of the disease. Methodology: Analytical study of a quantitative, cross-sectional nature, involving 86 doctors working directly with COVID-19 in Sergipe. An online, self-administered, objective and anonymous questionnaire was used, with questions composed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The positivity of the syndrome was compared among physicians from the public, private and both services, evaluating the prevalence of the three dimensions of BS in each one. Pearson chi-square, Shapiro-Wilks and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used. Results: 81.5% of those working in public service were positive for Burnout, compared to 33.3% in private sector. In the public sector, there was a predominance of high levels of emotional exhaustion (14.8%) and cynicism (14.8%). The lowest rates of emotional exhaustion (47.6%), cynicism (90.5%) and the highest rates of work effectiveness (85.7%) were in private service. In the analysis of odds ratio, exclusive performance in private hospitals decreased chances of BS, in relation to public hospitals. Conclusion: There was a predominance of BS in public service workers and exclusive performance in private hospitals decreased chances of BS, contributing to the hypothesis that public service is a determining factor in the development of the syndrome. To prevent and intervene in the illness of physicians, it is necessary to transform the current Brazilian public health reality and, thus, the work environment of these professionals.

Relation between medication-related jaw necrosis and blood glucose levels A retrospective epidemiological study

Maslach and Jackson. Results: In the field of examined dimensions of burnout syndrome, the most characteristic was emotional exhaustion, which has occurred with a frequency of nearly 30% and with typically high intensity among professionals working in neonatal intensive care units (N = 278). In addition, one-fifth were characterized by a high frequency and intensity of depersonalization. At the same time, nearly a third of them experienced a decrease in personal effectiveness. Workplace and time spent in healthcare did not show a significant connection with the incidence of burnout syndrome, however, burnout syndrome occurred with a higher frequency and intensity among those working in level III. neonatal intensive care unit. Conclusion: This is the first comprehensive burnout survey among premature and new born intensive care units in

Prevalence and Determinants of Burnout Among Palliative Care Clinicians in Saudi Arabia.

BackgroundPalliative care is in dire necessity than ever before due to aging populations and the prevalence of cancer and other chronic diseases associated with aging.ObjectiveTo assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with burnout among palliative care clinicians in Saudi Arabia.MethodsA cross-sectional study conducted in 2018 covering all palliative care centers of Saudi Arabia and included 44 palliative care physicians (26 males and 18 females). The level of burnout was measured using Maslach Burnout Inventory's (MBI) 22 point scale questionnaire which assesses emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment, the three dimensions of burnout syndrome. Pearson correlation and binary logistic analysis were performed using SPSS to find out factors influencing burnout considering P-value of <0.05 as significant.ResultsEight participants (18.2%) had experienced emotional exhaustion and 11 (25%) had experienced depersonalization and detachment, and reduced personal accomplishment, each. Job title and availability of some administrative departments, supporting health care staff, and pain relief medications have shown significant impact of level of burnout. However, the prevalence of the burnout dimensions did not differ significantly according to the palliative care physicians' other characteristics.ConclusionsThis is amongst the first survey to assess the prevalence of burnout among palliative care physicians in Saudi Arabia. Although, some variables have shown significantly high level in the burnout domains, yet, the overall prevalence of burnout is low among palliative care physicians in Saudi Arabia. The availability of hospitals services such as administrative departments, supporting health care staff, and pain relief drugs have shown significant impact on burnout.

Using latent profile analysis to understand burnout in a sample of Greek teachers.

The purpose of this study was to identify burnout profiles in Greek secondary school teachers using latent profile analysis. Burnout was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) in a sample of 460 teachers. In partial agreement with the literature, latent profile analysis revealed four profiles: Burnout (high on all three dimensions of the MBI), Engagement (low on all three), Overextended (high on exhaustion only) and Ineffective (high on inefficacy only). The most common profile among the teachers in this sample was overextended (50%). Teachers in each profile behaved differently with regard to job satisfaction and attitudes towards school-related sources of problems. In particular, Burnt-out teachers were more negative than the Engaged ones in almost all variables assessed, except educational policy, while differences between the two intermediate profiles were less marked. Engaged teachers showed the highest levels of job satisfaction, followed by Overextended and Ineffective, with Burnt-out teachers showing the lowest levels. The derived profiles and their different attitudes showed the significance of all three dimensions of burnout syndrome. In practical terms, interventions appropriately targeted to each profile can be designed and implemented to prevent or reduce burnout.

Burnout Syndrome and the Work Design of Education and Health Care Professionals

Abstract This study aimed to identify the predictive power of the Work Design (WD) variables on Burnout Syndrome (BS). The sample consisted of 300 professionals, 188 from the field of education and 112 from health care. Two instruments were used in this research, a reduced version of the Work Design Questionnaire (WDQ) and the Brazilian version of the Spanish Burnout Syndrome Inventory (SBI). The results showed that in both professional categories, the factors of work design are predictors of the 4 dimensions of BS, especially factors related to social and task characteristics. In the education field, characteristics of knowledge required by work appear as predictors of only psychological exhaustion; and in health care professionals, as predictors of psychological exhaustion and decreased Enthusiasm towards the job. Implications of these findings will be discussed in terms of their applicability in interventions to prevent BS based on work redesign actions.

Burnout Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Health-Care Professionals at Assiut University Hospitals, 2020.

Background: burnout syndrome is a serious and growing problem among medical staff. Its adverse outcomes not only affect health-care providers’ health, but also extend to their patients, resulting in bad-quality care. The COVID-19 pandemic puts frontline health-care providers at greater risk of psychological stress and burnout syndrome. Objectives: this study aimed to identify the levels of burnout among health-care professionals currently working at Assiut University hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: the current study adopted an online cross-sectional design using the SurveyMonkey® website for data collection. A total of 201 physicians were included and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) scale was used to assess the three burnout syndrome dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Results: about one-third, two-thirds, and one-quarter of the respondents had high emotional exhaustion, high depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment, respectively. Younger, resident, and single physicians reported higher burnout scores. The personal accomplishment score was significantly higher among males. Those working more than eight hours/day and dealing with COVID-19 patients had significantly higher scores. Conclusion: during the COVID-19 pandemic, a high prevalence of burnout was recorded among physicians. Age, job title, working duration, and working hours/day were significant predictors for burnout syndrome subscale results. Preventive and interventive programs should be applied in health-care organizations during pandemics.

The Relationship Between the Burnout Syndrome Dimensions and Body Mass Index as a Moderator Variable on Obese Managers in the Mexican Maquiladora Industry.

Burnout syndrome (BS) and obesity are two growing conditions that affect employees’ health and company productivity. Recently, several studies have pointed to a possible relationship between both phenomena. However, such a relationship has not been clearly defined. This research analyzes the relationship between BS dimensions and body mass index (BMI), the latter being treated as a moderator variable among obese senior and middle managers in the Mexican maquiladora industry through a structural equation model. A total of 361 senior and middle managers (124 of them classified as obese under the World Health Organization’s criteria) completed both the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey [with emotional exhaustion (EE), cynicism, and professional efficacy (PE) as subscale dimensions] and a sociodemographic questionnaire (which included BMI). The results showed a statistically significant relationship between EE and PE (P < 0.001; β = -0.320), with BMI acting as a moderator variable. The results showed that when BMI increases as a moderator variable, the strength of the relationship between EE and PE also changes. For example, although PE had a negative value of 0.14 before the moderator effect, the value increased up to 0.32 when the BMI was factored into the relationship. Therefore, maquiladora industries are being advised to increase their investments on the identification and prevention of employees’ EE and obesity. Such interventions would promote a better quality of life and could prevent economic losses resulting from poor employee performance.

Professional stress and burnout syndrome in teachers: Are there differences among the Republic of Srpska regions?

Introduction: Burnout syndrome occurs as a result of prolonged exposure to emotional and interpersonal stressors in the workplace and is characterised by three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal achievements. Research and prevention of this phenomenon are of public health importance due to numerous consequences it leaves on the health of the working population and work organisation, and among teachers, on children as direct users of their services. The research aims to examine the presence of the stress and burnout syndrome at work in teachers in the regions of the Republic of Srpska, as well as to determine the existence of differences between regions. Methods: The research was conducted as a cross-sectional study in the period August-September 2018, in the territory of the Republic of Srpska. The target population was represented by teachers of primary and secondary schools. The response rate in all regions was 75 % or above it. For this research, a special questionnaire was constructed, consisting of sociodemographic data, data on economic characteristics of the respondents, characteristics of the work environment, as well as data on satisfaction with equipment and resources at work, support from family and friends and presence of work-life conflict. In addition to the general questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Study (MBI-HSS) questionnaire for the assessment of the burnout syndrome at work, and Karasek's questionnaire (Job Content Questionnaire) for the assessment of stress at work were used. Results: A statistically significant difference in the prevalence of occupational stress among teachers between RS regions was found. Also, a statistically significant difference was found between the regions of the Republic of Srpska related to the dimensions of burnout syndrome at work. A high level of emotional exhaustion was more often reported by teachers from the territory of the region of East Sarajevo and Prijedor (8.0 % and 7.7 %) comparing to teachers from other regions. Teachers from the territory of Prijedor more often showed moderate and high levels of depersonalization, as well as a low level of personal achievements comparing to teachers from other regions. Conclusion: This research shows the presence of burnout syndrome in teachers of all the Republic of Srpska regions at the beginning of the school year, as well as statistically significant differences between the regions. This indicates the need for additional research on risk factors by regions to form targeted and thus more effective prevention measures.

Burnout, daytime sleepiness and sleep quality among technical-level Nursing students.

Objective:to evaluate the association of the burnout syndrome with daytime sleepiness and sleep quality among technical-level Nursing students.Method:a cross-sectional, analytical and quantitative study, conducted with 213 students from four technical Nursing courses in a city of Paraná, Brazil. Data collection was carried out using an instrument containing characterization information, the Maslach Burnout Inventory - Student Survey, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression.Results:the prevalence values of the burnout syndrome, excessive daytime sleepiness and poor sleep quality were 4.7%, 34.7% and 58.7%, respectively. Excessive daytime sleepiness significantly increased the chances of high emotional exhaustion (ORadj: 5.714; p<0.001) and high depersonalization (ORadj: 4.259; p<0.001). Poor sleep quality, especially sleep disorders, was associated with all dimensions of the syndrome (p<0.05).Conclusion:high levels of the burnout syndrome dimensions were associated with excessive daytime sleepiness and poor sleep quality. Educational institutions should include sleep hygiene and psychosocial support in their student health promotion programs.

Burnout Syndrome Concerning Some Personality Factors among Greek Teachers Natasha

Traditionally teacher's profession is associated with high levels of burnout. However the scope of the study is to differentiate the role of personality in experiencing burnout. In this paper is presented the exploration of the relationship between teacher's burnout syndrome, some personality traits and locus of control. The sample comprised of 120 teachers distributed by gender as follow 76.6% (N=92) women and 23.3% (N=28) men. To investigate the relationship between the personality characteristics (extraversion-introversion, neuroticism, psychoticism, and loci of control) and the levels of burnout syndrome dimensions (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment) a Spearmen correlation analysis was performed. To determine which one of all personality characteristics would have the most significant influence on the burnout syndrome dimensions data were verified with eta squared coefficient. As predicted by the research suggestions the study's results showed significant correlations between teacher's burnout syndrome and personality traits - intro/extraversion, neuroticism, psychoticism, and locus of control. It has been revealed that neuroticism and intro/extroversion have the greatest effect on all three burnout dimensions (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal achievements). Localization of control as variable predicting burnout showed a moderate effect on two out of three factors (emotional exhaustion and reduced personal achievements). With the lowest effect influencing, only emotional exhaustion was found to be psychoticism. Keywords: burnout syndrome, teacher's occupational stress, personality traits, locus of control.

Síndrome de Burnout em professores: diferenças entre níveis de ensino

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a diferença nas dimensões da SB em 1.284 professores de acordo com os diferentes níveis de ensino. Foram utilizados um questionário de dados sociodemográficos e laborais e o Cuestionario para la Evaluación del Síndrome de Quemarse por el Trabajo - CESQT-PE. Os resultados, obtidos por meio da Análise de Variância (ANOVA), revelaram, no ensino infantil, médias altas em Ilusão pelo Trabalho e, baixas em Desgaste Psicológico e Indolência. Docentes dos níveis fundamental e médio apresentam médias baixas na dimensão Ilusão pelo Trabalho e altas em Desgaste Psicológico e Indolência, e professores do ensino fundamental apresentaram índices elevados de Culpa. Os resultados revelam a necessidade de intervenções diferenciadas de acordo com cada nível de ensino.

Situational personality and burnout syndrome in workers of a rehabilitation center

Objective: To demonstrate the correlation between the dimensions of burnout syndrome and the factors of situational personality in workers of a rehabilitation center.Materials and methods: A non-experimental, cross-sectional and correlational study conducted with 194 participants belonging to the health and administrative personnel, as permanent or temporary employees, of the Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, who were individually instructed to answer the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Situational Personality Questionnaire (SPQ).Results: The health personnel showed higher levels of psychological burnout than the administrative personnel. Psychological burnout was mainly associated with factors such as anxiety, emotional stability, aggressiveness, self-confidence and self-assurance, whereas the personal realization (PR) dimension was related, to a greater extent, to scales of cognitive control, efficacy, aggressiveness, self-confidence and self-assurance.Conclusions: The study showed that the burnout syndrome is related to some characteristics of situational personality.

Burnout among nursing students: a mixed method study.

Objective. Investigate the burnout syndrome among undergraduate students in nursing. Methods. Explanatory sequential mixed method study conducted at a public university in Brazil. Of the 119 nursing students, 114 consented to participate and answered a questionnaire composed of sociodemographic, academic variables, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory - Student Survey, which were analyzed by multiple linear regression. The participants of the quantitative phase with the indicative / risk of burnout were interviewed individually (n=21) to provide an in-depth understanding of the students' experiences regarding the dimensions of the syndrome, whose statements were analyzed by the Collective Subject Discourse. Results. The prevalence of burnout syndrome was 10.5% among the surveyed. The more advanced the school year, the higher were the exhaustion (p=0.003), depersonalization (p<0.001) and low academic effectiveness (p=0.012) scores. Students with a higher workload of assignments also had higher scores of exhaustion (p=0.001), depersonalization (p<0.001) and academic (in)effectiveness (p=0.042). Dissatisfaction with the course was related to higher exhaustion (p=0.049) and depersonalization (p=0.001). The collective speeches showed the daily demands of the course, considered as intense, producing overload and exhaustion, which produced symptoms of physical and mental illness. Thus, there was the student's distancing from the course activities, as a defensive attitude, which culminated in feelings of incompetence and frustration. Conclusion. The occurrence of burnout syndrome dimensions among nursing students was related to the activities of academic daily life. It is urgent to invest in health promotion and prevention actions of these individuals in the university context.