Levels Of Exhaustion Research Articles

Relationship between procrastination, time management, personality, and psychological distress in higher education

ABSTRACT Procrastination is increasingly recognised as a significant factor influencing academic performance among university students. The objective of this study was to analyse the procrastination behaviours of a convenience sample of 910 university students from the 2018 to 2020 academic cohorts and to investigate the relationships between procrastination and students’ sociodemographic and personality traits, academic time management practices, psychological distress, and academic performance. An exploratory, non-experimental, prospective, and cross-sectional study was conducted. Instruments used included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Procrastination Assessment Scale-Students (PASS), the Academic Time Management scale (ATM), the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18), and the Big Five Inventory-10 (BFI-10). Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Results identified two key dimensions contributing to procrastination: inadequate planning, poor academic performance, and insufficient monitoring of academic progress, as well as higher levels of irresponsibility, emotional exhaustion, and neuroticism. 61% of the variance in procrastination is explained by the variables considered, with significant influence from poor planning and neuroticism. The findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions aimed at reducing procrastination in university settings, emphasising time management and psychological well-being.

The moderating effect of psychological capital on the relationship between nurses’ perceived workplace bullying and emotional exhaustion: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundWorkplace bullying (WPB) is common in nursing profession, leading to adverse effects on nurses’ health and teamwork. Although it has been suggested that psychological capital (PsyCap) could potentially moderate the relationship between WPB and emotional exhaustion, there is currently a lack of direct empirical evidence supporting this claim. Therefore, this study aims to examine how PsyCap moderates the relationship between WPB and emotional exhaustion in nurses.MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out involving 1068 nurses using a general information questionnaire, Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised, Psychological Capital Questionnaire-Revision, and emotional exhaustion subscale of the Chinese version of Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey. The PROCESS macro was utilized to examine the moderating effect of PsyCap.ResultsWPB led to emotional exhaustion among nurses (β = 1.488, P < 0.001), and PsyCap moderated this positive relationship (β = 0.300, P < 0.001). The group with high PsyCap exhibited lower levels of emotional exhaustion. However, as the perceived WPB increased, the disparity in emotional exhaustion between the high and low PsyCap groups diminished.ConclusionsWPB significantly contributes to nurses’ emotional exhaustion. PsyCap mitigates this impact, but this effect is limited in organizations with high WPB. it is recommended that nursing managers mitigate the detrimental impact of WPB on nurses’ emotional well-being by both strengthening nurses’ individual PsyCap and implementing comprehensive strategies to reduce WPB behaviors.

Prevalence of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and burnout syndrome (BOS) among intensive care unit (ICU) healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT Pandemic COronaVIrus Disease-19 (COVID-19) was a traumatic event that had a significant impact on the mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs), especially intensive care units (ICUs). Months of exposure and the threat of death can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and high physical and emotional strain can lead to burnout syndrome (BOS). The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of PTSD and BOS among ICU HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. A case-control study was conducted in 2022 using a diagnostic survey method with 148 hCWs from two intensive care units: a temporary intensive care unit (tICU, n = 93) and a general intensive care unit (gICU, n = 55) in Cracow, Poland. The Impact of Events Scale (IES-R), Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) and a proprietary questionnaire were used. The results obtained indicate that 46.62% (69) of HCWs had pronounced PTSD symptoms. In the tICU HCWs, 47.31% (44) had severe symptoms of PTSD, and in the gICU HCWs, 45.45% (25) were affected. HCWs in the tICU reported the highest score in the Hyperarousal domain (x = 1.52; SD = 0.87), while HCWs from the gICU reported higher scores in the Avoidance domain (xx = 1.45 SD = 0.81). HCWs presented moderate levels of job BOS in the domains of exhaustion (50.68%; 75) and lack of commitment (64.86%; 96). It was shown that lack of commitment to work was significantly more frequent in the tICU group than in the gICU group (p = 0.022). It was shown that the greater the level of exhaustion or withdrawal, the greater the severity of each PTSD symptom. Activity responsibility and fatigue were found to be the most stressful in the workplace. PTSD symptoms co-occurred with BOS. It is necessary to provide employees with targeted psychological support in dealing with the post-pandemic emotional crisis and support the retention of nurses in the profession.

Burnout Syndrome in Primary Health Care Professionals

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the dimensions of Burnout Syndrome, its association with sociodemographic, work-related, and health characteristics, with the aim of to identify predictors of high levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Theoretical Framework: Burnout syndrome is presented by researchers in the form of a three-dimensional model that predicts the interrelationship of each of the syndrome's dimensions: Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization and Personal Fulfillment. Method: The methodology adopted for this research was a cross-sectional study was conducted with healthcare professionals working in Primary Health Units. Data collection took place between June and July 2023, using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and a questionnaire covering sociodemographic and work-related information. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed. Results and Discussion: Among the participants, 18.3% (n=24) reported high emotional exhaustion, and 34.4% (n=45) exhibited high depersonalization. Predictors of high emotional exhaustion included being female, aged up to 49 years, having more than 17 years in the role, and using controlled medication. Predictors for depersonalization were being female, aged up to 39 years, and having 6 to 12 years of experience in the role. Research Implications: Study evaluates burnout syndrome from the perspective of primary health care workers and its relationships with sociodemographic characteristics. These results can help managers and promoters of public policies to propose practical actions that mitigate their consequences. Originality/Value: Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature as it evaluates health professionals who work in primary care, identifying the sociodemographic and work factors that interfere with burnout syndrome scales. Conclusions: The study did not show the complete presence of Burnout Syndrome, but identified that high emotional exhaustion combined with high personal accomplishment may be a risk factor for developing the syndrome.

Real-World-Evidence of Digital Health Applications (DiGAs) in Rheumatology: Insights from the DiGAReal Registry.

Prescribable digital health applications (DiGAs) present scalable solutions to improve patient self-management in rheumatology, however real-world evidence is scarce. Therefore, we aimed to assess the effectiveness, usage, and usability of DiGAs prescribed by rheumatologists, as well as patient satisfaction. The DiGAReal registry includes adult patients with rheumatic conditions who received a DiGA prescription. Data at baseline (T0) and the 3-month follow-up (T1) were collected through electronic questionnaires. Study outcomes included DiGA-specific outcome assessments as well as generic outcome assessments, including the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), Patient Activation Measure (PAM®), and the German Telehealth Usability and Utility Short Questionnaire (TUUSQ). Changes between T0 and T1 were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired tests. A total of 191 patients were included between June 2022 and April 2023. Of these, 127 completed the 3-month follow-up, and 114 reported using the prescribed DiGA, with 66% reporting weekly use and 15% completing the full DiGA program. The most commonly prescribed DiGAs targeted pain management (53%). Symptom improvement was reported by 51% of patients using a DiGA, with significant reductions in exhaustion levels (p = 0.03). Significant DiGA-specific improvements were observed for DiGAs addressing back pain (p = 0.05) and insomnia (p = 0.006). However, no overall significant changes were detected in patient activation, health literacy, pain, overall health, or disease activity. Back pain and weight management DiGAs were the most effective, frequently used, and best-rated DiGAs, with symptom improvements reported by 50% to 82% of patients. The findings suggest that DiGAs can improve symptom management in rheumatic patients, especially for conditions like back pain and weight control. Further real-world evidence is needed and may support value-based digital health efforts and reimbursement frameworks.

A Correlational Study of Burnout and Mitigating Psychological Factors in Undergraduate Nursing Students.

Evidence indicates that many nursing students exhibit signs of burnout and consider leaving nursing during nursing school. However, there is scant literature on the extent of this problem or mitigating factors. Undergraduate nursing students (n = 129) participated in a correlational study examining patterns of burnout and Psychological Capital (PsyCap), a four-pronged construct that captures hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism. Burnout and PsyCap were measured using the Maslach Burnout Survey (MBI-GS) and the PsyCap Questionnaire (PCQ-24). Burn-out prevalence was calculated. Correlations were assessed using MBI-GS subscales and the PCQ-24. Bivariate regressions were used to assess the effects of PsyCap on burnout dimensions. High levels of exhaustion were identified, with 38.8% of the participants scoring in the overex-tended range, the first stage of burnout. Moderate PsyCap levels were found to be protective against burnout. Strategies to increase PsyCap in nursing students may enhance well-being and reduce dropout. [J Nurs Educ. 2025;64(X):XXX-XXX.].

The molecular receptor NKBB enhances the persistence and anti-hepatocellular carcinoma activity of GPC3 CAR-T cells.

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have encouraging results in the treatment of hematological malignancies. However, CAR-T therapy still faces numerous challenges against solid tumors, such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), owing to heterogeneous antigen expression in tumor cells, limited persistence of CAR-T cells, etc. Therefore, to treat HCC more effectively, we connected the molecular receptor NKBB to a second-generation glypican-3 (GPC3) CAR to construct GC3328z-NKBB CAR-T cells, which have double specific targets of GPC3 and NKG2DLs (natural killer group 2, member D ligands), dual co-stimulation of CD28 and 41BB, and a single CD3ζ chain. Our study showed that the molecular receptor NKBB conferred GPC3 CAR-T cells with enhanced migration and infiltration abilities towards HCC, higher central memory T (TCM) cell proportion and proliferation capacity, and reduced exhaustion level. GC3328z-NKBB CAR-T cells exhibited improved cytotoxicity against HCC cells and prolonged persistence. The cathepsin L/interleukin-17 (CTSL/IL-17) axis contributed to the superior anti-HCC activity of GC3328z-NKBB CAR-T cells. Overall, the molecular receptor NKBB significantly increased the persistence of GPC3 CAR-T cells, and GC3328z-NKBB CAR-T cells possessed potent anti-HCC activity in mice, providing a new strategy for the potential improvement of adoptive T cell therapy in the treatment of HCC.

The contribution of psychosocial factors to survival, the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases among people 25–64 years old in Siberia (Novosibirsk, Tyumen, Tomsk): results of cross-sectional and cohort studies 1981–2020

Purpose of the study: based on a longitudinal study, to assess the contribution of psychosocial factors to survival and the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among people 25–64 years old in Siberia (Novosibirsk, Tyumen, Tomsk). Materials and methods. On the basis of Research Institute of Therapy and Preventive Medicine – branch of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences», Tyumen Cardiology Research Center – branch of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences», Research Institute of Cardiology – branch of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences» using the standard protocol for cardiac screening programs: «Study of the prevalence of coronary artery disease, risk factors for coronary artery disease in various regions of the country»; WHO «MONICA», which did not differ significantly, as well as the «MONICA-psychosocial» subprogram to identify psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, cross-sectional studies were conducted on random representative samples of people 25-64 years old: Tomsk – 1981–1982 (n = 738 men); 1985–1986 (n = 1148 men); 1994–1995 (n = 637 men – postal survey and n = 450 men – cardiac screening); Tyumen – 1996 (795 men and 813 women); Novosibirsk – 1994 (657 men and 870 women). The cohort in Tyumen was observed for 12 years, in Tomsk for 19 years, and in Novosibirsk for 16 years. The following «end points» were recorded: death from ischemic heart disease (IHD), CVD, new-onset acute myocardial infarction (AMI) using the WHO program «Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry». Results. Among men and women 25-64 years old in Tyumen, a high 12-year relative risk of cardiovascular death was established in persons with a low level of education, in the professional group of heavy physical labor; in the male cohort – among single, widowed and divorced men. An assessment of the attributable risk of the social gradient in the male cohort showed the greatest contribution to cardiovascular death from the group of widows – 69.2 %, in the female cohort – from the group of people with a low level of education – 84.0 %. For men 25–64 years old in Tomsk, prognostically significant parameters of the social gradient of attributable risk are ranked as follows: 1) for mortality from IHD – working professions, lack of a permanent life partner, low level of education; 2) for mortality from CVD – working professions, average level of education, lack of a permanent life partner, low level of education. Among men and women aged 25–64 years in Novosibirsk, high levels of anxiety, depression and low levels of social support became prognostically significant risk factors for AMI for men and women; among men there is a high level of vital exhaustion. Conclusions. It was established that in the high: 12-year relative risk, 19-year attributable risk of cardiovascular death, the social gradient is prognostically significant. Anxiety, depression, vital exhaustion, social support play a leading role in predicting CVD in the Siberian region among the active working population.

Do tour guides leave their jobs because of occupational stigma?

We explored the effect of occupational stigma on tour guides’ turnover intention, basing our research on conservation of resources theory. Our sample comprised 462 tour guides, who completed an online survey assessing their perception of occupational stigma, turnover intention, emotional exhaustion, and job crafting. Results indicated that perceived occupational stigma positively predicted both intention to leave and emotional exhaustion levels; furthermore, emotional exhaustion mediated the relationship between occupational stigma and turnover intention, while job crafting negatively moderated the influence of occupational stigma on emotional exhaustion. Thus, high job crafting can alleviate the emotional exhaustion caused by occupational stigma. These findings expand and enrich the literature related to occupational stigma and provide practical implications for related management practice.

Occupational Burnout in Nurses and Corporate Employees in Małopolska Region, Poland.

Introduction: Work is an essential aspect of human life. However, high expectations from employers and clients, combined with time pressure and chronic stress, can contribute to burnout among employees in service professions. Aim of the Study: This study aimed to compare the prevalence of burnout syndrome between two occupational groups-corporate office workers and active nurses-and to assess the influence of socio-demographic factors on the level of burnout in both groups. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted among 330 participants, including 126 nurses (38%) and 204 corporate employees (62%). Data were collected using a standard questionnaire and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The study period spanned from November 2018 to October 2019, and questionnaires were distributed via email. Results: The findings revealed that both corporate employees and nurses experience occupational burnout. Both groups predominantly exhibited moderate to high levels of emotional exhaustion (nurses: 66.67%, q2 = 20.5; corporate employees: 73.53%, q2 = 31.5) and low to moderate levels of personal accomplishment (nurses: 78.57%, q2 = 32.0; corporate employees: 87.75%, q2 = 27.0). Corporate employees showed significantly higher depersonalization scores (q2 = 13.50) compared to nurses (q2 = 5.0). The prevalence of burnout in both groups was influenced by socio-demographic factors, including having children, their place of residence, education, earnings, and job-related factors such as vacation availability, the frequency of work shifts, work systems, overtime, and overall job satisfaction. Conclusions: Service-oriented professions that involve caregiving and direct interpersonal interactions face comparable risks of occupational burnout. Despite differences in the nature and conditions of work, as well as tasks performed, both corporate employees and active nurses are vulnerable to burnout. High salaries were not confirmed as a protective factor against occupational burnout. Additionally, environmental factors, particularly those related to working conditions, played a significant role in the development of burnout syndrome, alongside individual factors.

Burnout amongst Healthcare Workers During the COVID Vaccination Programme in Malaysia- A Single Centred Study

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare workers, particularly those on the front lines in high-contagion areas. This single centred study evaluated the mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers in a private hospital during the pandemic. Utilizing quantitative methods, data were collected from 100 healthcare workers involved in the COVID vaccination program, focusing on variables such as work stress, burnout, self-efficacy, work-life balance, and depression. The findings reveal that 60.46% of healthcare employees experienced moderate fear of COVID-19, with significant levels of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment. The study also highlights a strong correlation between medical treatment and stress, as well as the negative impact of extended work hours on work-life balance. Additionally, the results underscore the importance of psychological support and institutional measures in mitigating the mental health burden on healthcare workers. This research contributes to the understanding of the psychological toll of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals and provides recommendations for improving their well-being through better organizational support and mental health interventions.

Психологические ресурсы матерей, воспитывающих детей с расстройствами аутистического спектра

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Objectives&lt;/strong&gt;. The challenges of raising children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often lead to stress and emotional burnout in parents. The presence and development of psychological resources in parents during family support processes contribute to improving the effectiveness of psychological support. The study examines both external and internal resources of mothers raising children with ASD in relation to symptoms of parental burnout.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;The sample consisted of 80 women raising children with ASD. The average age of the mothers was 36.45&amp;plusmn;4.78 years, and the average age of the children was 6.32&amp;plusmn;2.26 years. The following instruments were used: &amp;ldquo;Diagnosis of Attitude Towards a Child&amp;rsquo;s Illness&amp;rdquo; (DOBR) by V.E. Kagan and I.P. Zhuravleva; the &amp;ldquo;Parental Burnout Questionnaire&amp;rdquo; by I.N. Efimova; the &amp;ldquo;Parent-Child Emotional Interaction Questionnaire&amp;rdquo; (ODREV) by E.I. Zakharova; and the &amp;ldquo;Self-Attitude Test Questionnaire&amp;rdquo; by V.V. Stolin and S.R. Pantileev. Data were processed using Spearman&amp;rsquo;s correlation analysis.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Among the surveyed mothers raising children with ASD, 65% reported high or moderate levels of emotional exhaustion, 35% demonstrated pronounced or moderate levels of depersonalization, and 40% experienced doubts about their parental competence.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;It was found that exaggerating the severity of the child&amp;rsquo;s illness, overall tension, and excessive focus on the child&amp;rsquo;s condition during interactions are associated with symptoms of parental burnout. Psychological resources, such as a harmonious attitude toward the child&amp;rsquo;s illness, positive emotional expressions in interactions, and adequate self-attitude based on self-understanding, self-acceptance, and self-respect, serve as protective factors preventing the development of parental burnout symptoms in mothers and positively influence the development of children with ASD. It is advisable to further explore the resources of mothers raising children with varying degrees of ASD severity, as well as to study the psychological resources of fathers raising children with ASD.&lt;/p&gt;

Burnout and Professional Quality of Life Assessment in Portuguese Healthcare Professionals Working in Oncology and Palliative Care: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Burnout is a three-dimensional syndrome characterized by exhaustion that appears when the professional is constantly exposed to a stressful work environment, as well as depersonalization and lower personal accomplishment. Professional quality of life at work can be defined as the satisfaction degree that a person feels when being or going to their workplace. To evaluate burnout and professional quality of life in healthcare professionals working in oncology and palliative care. A cross-sectional, observational, and descriptive study was carried out in a convenience sample of 337 healthcare professionals from a Portuguese Oncology Hospital. The assessment tools were a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and the Professional Quality of Life-version 5 (proQOL-5) scales. Statistical analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS® Statistics program (significance level of 95% (p ≤ 0.05)). The majority of professionals were female (84%), with a median age of 41 years. Most professionals work in oncological care services (76.8%), with an average of 40 h a week. There were no statistically significant differences in MBI and ProQOL dimensions between the two groups studied (professionals working in oncology vs. palliative care). In the sample and group of professionals working with palliative patients, it was observed that lower levels of compassion satisfaction were related to higher levels of emotional exhaustion (p < 0.001). On the other hand, higher levels of satisfaction correlated with a greater sense of personal accomplishment (p < 0.001); higher levels of secondary traumatic stress were related to a greater tendency towards emotional exhaustion (p < 0.001) and depersonalization (p = 0.031). Working in oncology and palliative care may predispose one to the onset of burnout related to contact with distress and suffering. With this study, the authors intend to demonstrate that both scales (MBI and ProQOL) are complementary in the analysis of the prevalence of burnout and professional quality of life, particularly in the context of oncology and palliative care. The risk of compassion fatigue and burnout highlights the need to develop coping strategies to minimize this risk and improve the quality of life and bonding of health professionals.

Burnout and mental health among veterinarians: The role of self-compassion and associated risk factors.

Veterinarians represent a population at risk for burnout. The influence of self-compassion on the development and consequences of burnout remains poorly understood. A validated 30-item survey was disseminated to registered members of the College of Veterinarians of Las Palmas (Spain) via Google Survey between October and December 2023 to assess levels of burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory-general survey) and self-compassion (self-compassion scale) and explore the prevalence of anxiety, depression and benzodiazepine use. A totalof 141 responses were received. Respondents exhibited high levels of exhaustion and cynicism. Older veterinarians exhibited lower cynicism, while those with 1‒10 years of experience reported higher exhaustion. Veterinarians with more than 10 years in their current role demonstrated increased efficacy. Females showed a lower likelihood of self-compassion. Exhaustion and cynicism were negatively correlated with self-compassion. A total of 19.8% of the respondents reported being diagnosed with anxiety/depression, and 19.1% took benzodiazepines, half of them without a prescription. This cross-sectional study provides a snapshot of the situation at a single point in time and may be susceptible to response bias, such as the healthy worker effect. These findings underscore the urgent need for interventions to address the complex interplay of burnout, self-compassion, mental health and demographic factors within the veterinary profession.

Visualized Pattern-Based Hypothesis Testing on Exhaustion, Resilience, Sleep Quality, and Sleep Hygiene in Middle-Aged Women Transitioning Into Menopause or Postmenopause.

Exploratory data analysis involves observing data in graphical formats before making any assumptions. If interesting relationships or patterns among variables are identified, hypotheses are developed for further testing. This study aimed to identify significant differences in the levels of exhaustion, resilience, sleep quality, and sleep hygiene according to the personal characteristics of middle-aged women transitioning into menopause or postmenopause through exploratory data analysis. A total of 200 women aged 44 to 55 years were recruited online in August 2023. Data were collected using valid instruments and analyzed through data visualization, pattern identification in the visualized data, and hypothesis establishment based on the visualized patterns. Hypotheses were tested through the independent-samples t test, analysis of variance, and the Kruskal-Wallis test. A total of 11 patterns and corresponding hypotheses were identified. According to the statistically supported pattern-based hypotheses, middle-aged women who were in their perimenopausal period perceived themselves as unhealthy, had professional occupations, and had the highest level of exhaustion and the lowest levels of resilience, sleep quality, and sleep hygiene. This study demonstrated that data visualization is an efficient way to explore relationships or patterns between data. Data visualization should be considered an informatics solution that can provide insight in the field of healthcare.

Teacher-student relationships: the roles of teachers’ emotional competence, social emotional learning beliefs, and burnout

ABSTRACT Using a questionnaire survey methodology, this study examined associations among elementary school teachers’ perceptions of their emotional competence, positive social emotional learning beliefs, burnout perceptions, and the quality of their relationships with students. Participants were 120 teachers (88 females and 32 males) recruited from 15 Greek schools. Results demonstrated that teachers’ perceptions of their emotional competence and personal achievement were both positively associated with their perceptions of their relationships with their students as close. When teachers reported high levels of emotional exhaustion, commitment to social emotional learning was positively related positively to perceptions of teacher-student closeness. In contrast, when teachers reported high levels of teacher depersonalisation and personal achievement, commitment to social emotional learning was negatively associated with their perceptions of teacher-student closeness. Teachers reported less conflict with students when they reported experiencing high levels of personal achievement. Findings indicate that psychological processes linking various dimensions of teachers’ social-emotional competence to relationship-building between teachers and students in Greek classrooms are similar to those that operate in the U.S. Strategies to support the development of effective training in social emotional competence for teachers and school leaders are discussed.

Occurrence of Stress and Burnout Among Nurses Employed in a Psychiatric Hospital and a Somatic Hospital-A Comparative Analysis (Nursing Workload KEGA č. 011KU-4/2024).

Work-related stress has been linked to various negative outcomes among healthcare professionals. For nurses, stress can arise from numerous sources, including their interactions with patients. It is often perceived that nurses working in psychiatric hospitals experience greater stress and occupational burnout compared to nurses working in somatic hospitals. However, there is limited research addressing this specific issue. To bridge this gap, a study was conducted to compare the stress levels of nurses working in a psychiatric hospital and a somatic hospital within the same city. Background/Objectives: The aim of this paper was to report on the prevalence of stress and burnout among surveyed nurses employed in a somatic hospital and in a psychiatric hospital. Methods: The study group consisted of a total of 379 nurses-189 employed at a somatic hospital and 190 employed at a psychiatric hospital. The primary test used for statistical analyses was the nonparametric Mann-Whitney U test for assessing differences. Additionally, correlations between ordinal or quantitative variables were analyzed using Spearman's rho coefficient. Results: Among respondents working at a somatic hospital, the average levels of occupational burnout, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and sense of personal accomplishment were moderate. Similar results were observed among respondents employed at a psychiatric hospital. Conclusions: The workplace does not significantly differentiate professional burnout or coping strategies among the nurses surveyed. Among nurses working in hospitals for somatic patients, levels of depersonalization, turning to religion, and seeking support increase with age and seniority. In contrast, psychiatric nurses show higher levels of emotional exhaustion and overall MBI burnout as they age.

The effect of a coping training program on the burnout levels of ambulance staff during the COVID-19 pandemic; a clinical trial

Backgraund Although there is a growing body of intervention research addressing the impact of burnout on healthcare professionals, few researchers have focused on the impact of burnout on emergency medical service staff. Objective This paper investigated the effect of a coping training program on the burnout levels of ambulance crew members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods The sample consisted of 90 ambulance crew members in Türkiye. A psychologist implemented the intervention (coping training program) for six hours. There was no significant difference in pretest Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) total and subscale scores between the experimental and control groups. Results The experimental group had a significantly higher mean pretest MBI “emotional exhaustion” subscale score than the posttest (25.5 ± 35.81) and follow-up (25.55 ± 16.51) scores (p = 0.048). Although the groups had lower mean follow-up MBI “emotional exhaustion” and “depersonalization” scores and higher mean follow-up MBI “personal accomplishment” scores, the difference was statistically insignificant (p &gt; 0.05). Conclusions The intervention helped reduce ambulance crew members’ emotional exhaustion levels in the long term. However, although there was a decrease in depersonalization and an increase in personal accomplishment, the difference was statistically insignificant.

Burnout and attachment in oncology and palliative care healthcare professionals

ObjectivesExamine the prevalence of burn-out in health professionals working in a hospital dedicated to patients with cancer. Explore the relationship between attachment style and burn-out in healthcare professionals working in...

Measuring the mental workload and identifying stress factors among public transportation drivers in Cikande, Indonesia

Public transportation is vital in providing access to important services and job opportunities. Road conditions such as congestion, deposit targets, competition between drivers, noise, and vehicle speed can cause mental stress in drivers. This study aimed to measure the mental burden of public transportation drivers in the Cikande area of Indonesia. The study involved 30 drivers who were selected using stratified random sampling. The mental load was measured using NASA-TLX, and the results showed that the mental workload of red public transportation drivers was high and very high, with mental demand being the highest dimension. The mental workload of red and white public transportation drivers was high and rather high, with the highest dimension being frustration level. The study found that internal and external factors influenced the mental workload of public transportation drivers. External factors include the environment, traffic, customer service, deposit targets, and old vehicle conditions. Internal factors include age, emotional exhaustion, and driver saturation level. This study provides insight into the mental burden experienced by public transportation drivers in the Cikande area and the factors that contribute to mental stress.