Burnout Levels Of Nurses Research Articles

The relationship between burnout and work engagement levels of nurses and physiotherapists working during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all health professionals worldwide. This has also influenced their working lives, affecting burnout and work engagement. This study aims to investigate the relationship between burnout and work engagement among nurses and physiotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study was conducted with total 509 nurses and physiotherapists who were working at any of the private, public, or university hospitals from two large and one small cities. A Personal Introduction Form, the Maslach Burnout Scale, and the Work Engagement Scale were used in the study. Frequency, percentage, mean, and Pearson correlation analysis were used for statistical analysis. Necessary ethical approvals were taken for the research. There was a significant, moderate, negative relationship between the average scores of the nurses on the vigor and devotion dimensions and the Work Engagement Scale and their average scores on emotional exhaustion, personal accomplishment, depersonalization dimensions and their average score on the Maslach Burnout Scale (p < 0.05). There was a significant, moderate, negative relationship between the scores of the physiotherapists on the Work Engagement Scale and its dimensions and their average scores on the Maslach Burnout Scale and its dimensions (p < 0.05). In our study, it was found that the burnout levels of nurses and physiotherapists had an effect on their work engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. During and after the COVID-19 process, managers should take measures to reduce the burnout levels of health professionals and increase their level of work engagement.

Covid-19 Pandemisi Sürecinde Yoğun Bakımda Çalışanların İş Yüküyle Tükenmişlik Düzeyi Arasındaki İlişki

The research is a cross-sectional and descriptive study that examines the relationship between the increased workload in Covid-19 intensive care units and the burnout levels of nurses. The study population consists of nurses working in Covid-19 intensive care units. The sample was composed of nurses who met the inclusion criteria for the study and volunteered to participate in the research at Yıldırım Beyazıt University Training and Research Hospital. Pandemic is generally defined as the worldwide spread of a previously unseen disease. Pandemics have a high rate of infecting and causing fatalities in the global population. Along with pandemics, come various societal issues affecting areas such as work, the economy, education, and, notably, the healthcare sector. The unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic has placed immense pressure on the healthcare sector worldwide, exacerbating pre-existing workloads and burnout issues. In our study addressing this problem, questions were posed using a sociodemographic data form, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Individual Workload Perception Scale. The collected data was analyzed, and the findings were compared with the literature to draw conclusions. Recommendations were made based on these analyses. Key words: Covid-19, Nursing, Workload, Burnout

Determination of Burnout Status and Professional Commitment of Nurses Caring for Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 in a Training and Research Hospital

Aim: This research was conducted to determine the burnout status and commitment to the profession of nurses who provide care to patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in a training and research hospital. Material and Methods: The research sample comprised 205 nurses caring for COVID-19 patients. In the collection of the data, “Descriptive Characteristics Form”, “Burnout Scale (BS)”, “Commitment to the Profession in Nursing Scale (NPCS)” were used. Results: Nurses' BS mean score was 4.48±1.07, and it was determined that only 1% of them did not experience burnout. It was determined that the burnout status of 36.6% of them was at a crisis level. The average score of NPCS of the nurses was determined to be 68.73±13.14. A significant difference was found between the mean scores of total professional commitment and willingness to make an effort, according to the number of patients the nurses gave daily care to. A significant and negative correlation was found between the levels of professional commitment and burnout levels of nurses. Conclusion: It was determined that almost all nurses working in pandemic service and intensive care units and providing care to COVID-19 patients experienced burnout, their level of professional commitment was above the average level, and commitment to the profession decreased as the level of burnout increased.

Burnout Levels in Nurses and Associated Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Cross-Sectional Study.

Previous studies have shown that sudden changes in the nature of nursing work and their work environment related to the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the professional experience of nurses, and consequently led to an increase in professional burnout in this professional group. Thus, the aim of the study was to measure occupational burnout among nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. A cross-sectional study was conducted with pediatric and surgery female nurses (N = 110, mean age 51 ± 6.92) from the Provincial Specialist Hospital in Włocławek, Poland. The participants completed the Link Burnout Questionnaire (LBQ) and the Socio-Demographic Questionnaire (SDQ). The data were analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation and Mann-Whitney U test. The study showed that high burnout affected 6.4% of nurses. The level of professional burnout for the subscales of psychophysical exhaustion, relationship deterioration, professional inefficacy and disappointment was 28.2%, 26.4%, 11.8% and 13%, respectively (mean score: 19.85 ± 6.51, 18.03 ± 5.15, 13.74 ± 4.07 and 17.61 ± 5.85, respectively). The results show that surgical nurses were statistically more likely to experience professional burnout. In sum, burnout among nurses has become a serious problem, especially considering the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why it is so important to continue research in this area. Hospital management needs to take urgent action to address the systemic and professional issues that contribute to the suboptimal mental health of nurses.

Correlation between burnout and patient safety culture on nurses at private hospital in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Introduction: The high workload of nurses can cause burnout. Burnout can occur if the number of patients admitted does not match the number of available nurses and facilities, and occurs for a long time. Burnout in nurses causes a lack of attention to the application of patient safety culture. This study aims to find out the correlation between burnout and patient safety culture among nurses at Private Hospital in Yogyakarta. Methods: Research design was descriptive cross-sectional method. There were 58 nurses, acquired by total sampling technique. We used the MBI-questionnaire to measure burnout levels and the HSOPSC questionnaire to measure patient safety culture. Results: The results of this study indicate that the burnout level is low as many as 58 people (100.0%), patient safety culture is fairly good as many as 41 people (70,7%) and burnout has a negative effect on patient safety culture, but has no significant relationship (p 0,200 and r -0,171). Conclusion: The burnout level of nurses is in low category, the patient safety culture of most nurses is fairly good and burnout has a negative effect on patient safety culture, this is because when burnout is felt by an individual, it will affect all individual activities both physically and mentally. Nurses are expected to be able to manage the workload so that they can avoid burnout and cooperate with hospital management to improve patient safety culture.

The mediating role of empathy in the impact of compassion fatigue on burnout among nurses.

The burnout levels of nurses, who have an important place in the delivery of health services, are increasing day by day. As the burnout levels of nurses increase, there may be undesirable situations such as compassion fatigue specific to them, their patients and their institutions. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of compassion fatigue seen in nurses on burnout and the mediating role of empathy in this effect. The research was conducted on nurses working in three public hospitals operating in Sakarya, Turkey, between 2 January and 16 April 2019. Since the research was conducted in more than one hospital, the minimum number of participants was determined for each hospital using the stratified sampling method in the first stage. In the second stage, the participants were selected by convenience sampling method. Descriptive statistics, linear regression and process macro regression analysis were used to analyse the data. The results showed the effect of nurses' compassion fatigue on burnout and empathy (β = 0.673). In addition, empathy has a mediating role in the effect of compassion fatigue on burnout (β = 0.251). Reducing the burnout levels of nurses, who have a very important place in the delivery of health services, is important for both themselves and patients. It is recommended that the results of this study, which may contribute to the development of the awareness of nurse managers, should be made with the ability to understand the symptoms of compassion fatigue and burnout, teaching coping methods and providing support by experts when necessary.

Relationship between burnout levels of nurses and their circadian preference, sleep quality, and personality traits

ABSTRACT Occupational stress and burnout are widely encountered among many healthcare professionals, including nurses and doctors, as well as among members of other professions. For example, nurses, who have disrupted circadian rhythms, are seen to have sleep problems. In addition, their personality traits are also considered to be related with burnout. This study aimed to identify nurses’ circadian preference and personality traits along with their effects on sleep quality and their relationship with burnout. In this study, 211 nurses (40 male, 171 female) using the correlational model from quantitative research methods was used since the variables of morningness/eveningness, personality trait, sleep quality, and burnout were aimed to be investigated at once, without intervention, within the predictivity context of the relationship among them. When the scores obtained from the burnout scale were examined, it was observed that the emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment subdimensions were so close to the median value and mean, while depersonalization was quite low compared to these sub-dimensions. The participants’ sleep quality was seen to be at the lowest step of the poor sleep quality class. When the scores obtained from the MESSI scale are examined, it is seen that the scores obtained from the morning affect dimension are above the median value, and the highest average according to the Five-Factor Personality Traits Scale is obtained in the subdimensions of agreeableness and conscientiousness. Female gender, constantly work at night, having a high number of weekly working hours increased burnout level. Additionally Evening chronotype, poor sleep quality, neuroticism, agreeableness, extroversion and conscientiousness personality traits were found to be associated with burnout in this study. In the study, being of different chronotypes, having other personality traits, and varying sleep quality scores were seen to affect the sub-dimensions of burnout.

Association between hopelessness and job burnout among Chinese nurses during the COVID-19 epidemic: The mediating role of career calling and the moderating role of social isolation

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased workload and work pressure on nurses owing to the unpredictable changes during this challenging situation. Herein, we explored the relationship between hopelessness and job burnout in nurses working in China against the backdrop of the COVID-19 outbreak. MethodThis was a cross-sectional study involving 1216 nurses in two hospitals in Anhui Province. The data was collected using an online survey. The mediation and moderation model was constructed, and the data was analyzed using SPSS PROCESS macro software. ResultsOur results showed that the nurses had an average job burnout score of 1.75 ± 0.85. Further analysis revealed a negative correlation between hopelessness and career calling (r = −0.551, P < 0.01) and a positive correlation between hopelessness and job burnout (r = 0.133, P < 0.01). Additionally, a negative correlation was demonstrated between career calling and job burnout (r = −0.138, P < 0.01). Moreover, career calling strongly mediated (by 40.9%) the relationship between hopelessness and job burnout in the nurses. Finally, social isolation in the nurses was a moderating factor for the association between hopelessness and job burnout (β = 0.028, t = 2.851, P < 0.01). ConclusionBurnout severity in nurses increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Career calling mediated the relationship between hopelessness and burnout, with greater burnout levels in nurses who experienced social isolation. Therefore, we suggest that job burnout in nurses can be improved by mitigating the effects of hopelessness and social isolation through psychological interventions and enhancing their sense of career calling through education to strengthen their professional identity.

Burnout in Nurses of an Intensive Care Unit during COVID-19: A Pilot Study in Portugal.

This study aimed to evaluate burnout in intensive care unit nurses and describe the relationship between burnout dimensions and sociodemographic and professional variables. A pilot study was carried out with 29 intensive care nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data were collected using an online questionnaire consisting of a sociodemographic characterization and the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. In the comparative statistical analysis, the nonparametric Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used (p < 0.05). The Emotional Exhaustion dimension represented an average of 27.9 ± 10.4, and the Personal Fulfillment of 30.8 ± 7.0 was considered high. Regarding Depersonalization, medium-level results (8.1 ± 6.0) were found. There was a prevalence of 41.3% of high levels of burnout. There was no statistically significant difference in the comparison between the three dimensions and sociodemographic and professional variables (p > 0.05). The global results point to high levels of burnout in nurses, with greater expression in the Emotional Exhaustion and Professional Fulfillment domains. There were no differences between groups, demonstrating homogeneity in the team's level of burnout. The incidence of burnout in this study was higher than that identified in other studies carried out in Portugal with health professionals. This pilot study will allow the defining of strategies for reducing burnout and, consequently, a proposed extension of the study to other organization wards.

Compassion Satisfaction, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout among Nurses

Objective: This research aimed to explore the compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout levels of nurses and the correlations between these variables. Materials and Methods: The research used a correlational descriptive cross-sectional design. This research was conducted with 185 nurses in a state hospital in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey between October-November 2018. Data were collected using a questionnaire form and the professional quality of life scale. Results: Nurses' compassion satisfaction was found to be low, their compassion fatigue was high, and their burnout was moderate. A negative, weak, and significant correlation was found between compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. There was a negative, weak, and insignificant correlation between compassion satisfaction and burnout, while a positive and highly significant correlation was found between compassion fatigue and burnout. Conclusions: Some intervention programs can be developed to reduce high levels of compassion fatigue among nurses. Also, stressors in the care environment/medium can be identified, and nurses’ exposure to these stressors can be prevented. Thus, compassion fatigue and burnout reduced, compassion satisfaction can be increased.

Examining the relation between self-realization and burnout levels of nurses.

Self-realization involves the realization of one’s aims, revealing his/her potential, self-satisfaction, personal accomplishment, and scientific inventions. It is important to know nurses’ self-realization levels and the variables that affect it, because self-fulfillment is necessary for the personal and professional development of nurses. This study was conducted to determine the relation between self-realization and burnout levels of nurses. The study is a cross-sectional study that was conducted on 136 nurses who worked at Çukurova University, Faculty of Medicine Hospital in Adana, Turkey. The data were collected with the Personal Information Form and the “Self-realization” sub-dimension of the “Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale” and the “Maslach Burnout Scale.” The analyses of the data were made in the SPSS demo packet Program with percentages, averages, variance analysis, Student t test, and Mann–Whitney U test. The Ethical Board Approval and Institutional Approval were obtained for the study. The self-realization score average of the nurses was 32.93 ± 6.43. The self-realization scores of the nurses who preferred their jobs willingly were found to be higher, and their burnout levels were found to be lower. It was also determined that female nurses experienced more emotional burnout compared to male nurses. In the present study, it was determined that the personal accomplishment score averages were higher and the desensitization and emotional burnout score averages, which are among the burnout scale sub-dimensions, were lower in those who had higher self-realization scores.

The effect of laughter yoga on perceived stress, burnout, and life satisfaction in nurses during the pandemic: A randomized controlled trial

BackgroundA randomized controlled study was conducted on the effects of laughter yoga in reducing the perceived stress and burnout levels in nurses during the pandemic and in increasing their life satisfaction. Materials and methodsThe study was conducted with 101 (51 in the experimental group, and 50 in the control group) nurses providing care for patients with COVID-19. A total of eight sessions of laughter yoga were applied to the nurses in the experimental group for four weeks, twice a week. The Introductory Information Form, Perceived Stress Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Life Satisfaction Scale were used during data collection. ResultsThe difference between the pre- and posttest Perceived Stress Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Life Satisfaction Scale score averages of the nurses in the experimental group were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05), whereas the difference between the pre- and posttest score averages of the nurses in the control group was not significant (p > 0.05). ConclusionLaughter yoga is an effective method to reduce perceived stress and burnout while also increasing life satisfaction. Clinicaltrials.gov idNCT05317091.

Estratégias de Prevenção do Burnout nos Enfermeiros- Revisão da Literatura

Introduction Nursing is one of the professions with high Burnout levels, taking into account that it is subjected to constant situations of emotional exhaustion and stress. It is essential to invest in Burnout prevention strategies for Nurses, since high levels of stress jeopardize the quality and effectiveness of their work, and consequently have a strong impact on patients’ health and in their own quality of life. Occupational Health plays an important role in the prevention, identification and control of Burnout levels in Nurses. Objectives and Methodology To this end, we conducted a review using the B-on and SciELO databases, including articles published between january 2015 and march 2022, in portuguese and english, which addressed Burnout prevention strategies among Nurses. The following descriptors/terms were used: Burnout, Prevention Strategies and Nurses, which were combined with the boolean operator AND. Seven articles were selected for further analysis of evidence. Results The prevention of Burnout syndrome in Nurses requires the adoption of strategies, both at the individual and organizational levels. Nurses should develop the ability to self-monitor stress and self-recognize the signs and symptoms of Burnout, with a view to promoting their mental health and well-being. The organization has the possibility to create the necessary conditions for a healthier and less stress-promoting workplace. Strategies such as resilience training, frequent yoga practice, promotion of self-care, engagement and encouragement of mental health promotion were identified, and it was found that Nursing teams with mental health empowered members are able to perform higher quality and more effective functions. Conclusions It is crucial to study this topic more, since with the appropriate strategies focused on the prevention of Burnout syndrome, there is a noticeable decrease in stress levels among Nursing team members, and consequently an improvement in the quality of care provided. KEYWORDS: Burnout; Nurses; Prevention Strategies; Occupational Health.

Determination of the Relationship between Stress and Burnout Levels in Nurses in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Objectives: This research was conducted as a descriptive cross-sectional study to determine the perceived stress and burnout levels of nurses in the Covid-19 pandemic. Methodology: The universe of the research consists of 140 nurses working in the pandemic service and intensive care units of a city hospital. No sample calculation was made in the study, and all nurses who agreed to participate in the study were included in the sample. Number of nurses participating in the present study was 121 and the participation rate in the study was 86.42%. The data were collected between 01-31 May 2020 and the study was completed between 3 May and 30 July 2020. The data were collected from the participants using a personal information form, Maslach Burnout Inventory and Perceived Stress Scale. Results: When the burnout score averages of the nurses were evaluated in the study, emotional high levels of exhaustion, depersonalization and personal achievement and nurses experienced severe emotional exhaustion. The mean score of the perceived stress scale of the nurses participating in the study was 32.96±4.76. In this study, a positive and moderately significant relationship was found between perceived stress and burnout level. Conclusions: It was found as a result of the present study that nurses perceived stress and burnout levels were also high in the Covid-19 pandemic. It is important to measure the stress and burnout among nurses because their well-being has effects on the stability of the health work force and the quality of care provided.

The effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on nurses' stress, anxiety, and burnout levels during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial

Background and ObjectiveInfectious disease outbreaks pose psychological challenges to the general population, and especially to healthcare workers. Nurses who work with COVID-19 patients are particularly vulnerable to emotions such as fear and anxiety, due to fatigue, discomfort, and helplessness related to their high intensity work. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of a brief online form of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in the prevention of stress, anxiety, and burnout in nurses involved in the treatment of COVID patients. MethodsThe study is a randomized controlled trial. It complies with the guidelines prescribed by the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist. It was conducted in a COVID-19 department at a university hospital in Turkey. We recruited nurses who care for patients infected with COVID-19 and randomly allocated them into an intervention group (n = 35) and a no-treatment control group (n = 37). The intervention group received one guided online group EFT session. ResultsReductions in stress (p < .001), anxiety (p < .001), and burnout (p < .001) reached high levels of statistical significance for the intervention group. The control group showed no statistically significant changes on these measures (p > .05). ConclusionsA single online group EFT session reduced stress, anxiety, and burnout levels in nurses treating COVID-19.

The Relationship between Work Shift and Burnout in Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz

Background: The occupational burnout affects the individuals' physical and mental health and is observed in many occupations as a final outcome among nurses. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between nurses' work shift and burnout in Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz City.&#x0D; Methods: This descriptive- analytical study was conducted over all personnel (280 persons) of Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz. The study participants were selected from personnel with at least one year of continuous shift work experience in both shifts as well as day shift groups in 2019.&#x0D; Results: The prevalence of occupational burnout was 14.3% (40 persons) in the morning shifts and 85.7% (240 persons) in the group who worked in both shifts. Regarding the occupational burnout components, the prevalence rates of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment were 60.7% (n = 170), 78.6% (n =220), and 46.4% (n = 130), respectively. Shift work had a significant with emotional exhaustion (P &lt;0.01) and depersonalization (P &lt;0.01).&#x0D; Conclusion: Considering different levels of occupational burnout in nurses, managers of the health system are suggested to analyze the nurses' needs in order to increase the facilities, study the supply and distribution of human resources in the medical departments, and provide the minimum job security for personnel and nurses.

Predicting Professional Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction in Spanish Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Dealing with suffering, grief, and death on a daily basis, together with the particular working conditions, may produce high levels of burnout in nurses, and hinder their well-being. The purpose of this research is to study the effect of self-care and self-compassion on nurses’ professional quality of life and well-being. Methods: The research had a cross-sectional design, used correlational methodology and a structural equation model was hypothesized. Along the study, 210 nurses from the Healthcare Public System of the Balearic Islands, participated. The study took place from June to September 2018. Results: The hypothesized model showed an overall adequate fit. Practice environment predicted both self-care and self-compassion, whereas nursing stress did not. Self-care and self-compassion predicted nurses’ professional quality of life, whereas the practice environment and nursing stress were not predictors. Finally, professional quality of life showed a positive relationship with life satisfaction. Conclusions: The study presents a comprehensive structural equation model in which self-care and self-compassion are the best predictors of nurses’ professional quality of life. A direct relation of professional quality of life and nurses’ well-being has also been found, while controlling for the effects of nurses’ practice environment and stress.

The effect of marital status on burnout levels of nurses: A meta-analysis study

The effect of marital status on burnout levels of nurses: A meta-analysis study

DAHİLİ VE CERRAHİ BİRİMLERDE ÇALIŞAN HEMŞİRELERİN İŞ STRESİ VE TÜKENMİŞLİK DÜZEYLERİNİN BELİRLENMESİ

Aim: To determine the relationship between job stress and burnout level of nurses and identify any factors affecting job stress and burnout level. Methods: The population of this cross-sectional, descriptive study consisted of the nurses working in internal medicine and surgical units (n=80), and the sample was the nurses willing to participate in the study (n=58). The data were obtained by face to face interview method using "Participant Identification Form", "Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)" and "Work-Related Strain Inventory (WRSI)". Results: The nurses 58.6% were in the 30-39 age group. The nurses' MBI total score was 48.27±11.66 and WRSI score was 42.10±4.81. The scores of the MBI subscales were as follows: personal accomplishment (PA) 21.74 ± 5.74, emotional exhaustion (EE) 21.55 ± 7.20, depersonalization (DP) 5.08 ± 4.42. There was a significant relationship between WRSI and MBI subscales (p<0.05). The WRSI score increased with increasing MBI, EE and DP scores. Conclusion: The WRSI scores increased with increasing EE, DP scores and MBI total score. It is recommended that the factors affecting the level of burnout and job stress of the nurses are identified and that these factors are taken into consideration in reducing job stress and burnout in the work environment.

High prevalence of burnout syndrome in orthopedic nurses in Italy

BackgroundRecent studies reported particularly high levels of burnout in nurses working in Orthopedic and Trauma departments. ObjectiveThe objectives of the present study were to evaluate the estimated prevalence of burnout and psychiatric morbidity in a population of nurses that work in Italian orthopedic and traumatology departments and to reveal eventual correlations between socio-demographic factors, stress factors, and satisfaction at work. MethodsNurses, employed in orthopedics and traumatology departments, were asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire including: a section on demographic data, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Short-Form 12, a section on personal and social life, work conditions, and feelings about the work. ResultsA high emotional exhaustion (EE) value was present in 35 nurses (66%), a high depersonalization (DP) value in 44 nurses (83%), and a low personal accomplishment (PA) value in 47 nurses (88%). High levels of burnout (EE and DP) were strongly correlated to nurses' perception of health-related quality of life (in the Mental Component Summary-12). ConclusionThe average subscales of burnout were remarkably high among Italian orthopedic nurses, suggesting the need of further studies for obtaining a more exact prevalence of this phenomenon.