Occupational Burnout Syndrome Research Articles

The impact of burnout syndrome among medical students - meta-analysis

IntroductionThe medical profession is associated with high requirements and responsibilities, and high rates of burnout have been reported in the medical literature.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to provide a detailed systematic review, focused on the impact of occupational burnout syndrome among medical students. A detailed perspective of existing instruments which are the psychometric properties and a meta-analysis of the average values of those three subscales of the most commonly applied tool - Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-HSS).Methods The meta-analysis was performed based on the available data on burnout rates in medical students measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-HSS) method. In order to define the eligibility criteria for finding the relevant literature, the PICO method - the “population-intervention-comparison-result” approach was used.ResultsThe sample sizes included ranged from n = 73 to 4050 students. Mean values (M) ranged from 12.94 to 28.26 for emotional exhaustion and from 7.30 to 13.43 for depersonalization. M for personal achievement ranged from 31.3 to 38.07. Weighted averages and standard deviations were M = 22.93 (SD = 10.25) for emotional exhaustion, M = 8.88 (SD = 5.64) for depersonalization, and M = 35.11 (SD = 8.03) for self-accomplishment. The included studies reported different prevalence rates with burnout rates ranging from 7.0% to 75.2%. The prevalence rate of burnout measured by MBI-HSS varied between 10.0% and 63.4%.ConclusionsThe meta-analytical aggregation of eligible studies showed high values of “emotional exhaustion”, “depersonalization” and “self-accomplishment”.DisclosureNo significant relationships.

Occupational burnout syndrome in pharmaceutical workers

Introduction. It has been confirmed by a number of foreign and domestic studies, that occupational burnout (OB) is a common phenomenon among medical and pharmaceutical workers. Scientific and practical interest to the study of the causes of OB is due to the specific features of pharmaceutical industry, which associated with the daily communication of pharmacy employees with a large number of visitors who seek for their professional advice. Material and methods. The Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire, adapted for pharmaceutical workers, was used to assess the level of OB and to identify factors that could contribute to it’s development. The study involved employees of pharmaceutical institutions from the Tomsk (TR) and the Novosibirsk (NR) regions as well as from the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) - RS (Ya). Results. OB signs were fpound to be typical for pharmaceutical specialists in all tested regions, while more than 1/3 of the respondents have a high degree of this syndrome. The highest degree of OB is common among pharmaceutical workers in the TR, where emotional exhaustion by an integral indicator is expressed in 42.5% of respondents. In the RS(Ya) and the NR, the average degree is observed - in 62.5% and 60.5% of respondents, respectively. At the same time, the indicators of personal achievement reduction are expressed to a low degree: most specialists are able to find the right solutions in conflict situations, adequately cope with emotional problems, and understand and feel their colleagues well. Limitations. When studying occupational burnout among pharmaceutical workers of pharmaceutical institutions in the TR and NR as well as RS (Ya), the total 85 questionnaires were evaluated. Discussion. The obtained data showed differences in the OB severity among pharmaceutical specialists depending on the region. The main factors contributing to the development of OB include the age and length of service, the level of education, the reason for selecting an occupation and the presence of children. Satisfaction with the chosen occupation depends upon the attitude of management towards employees and the level of salary that allows feeling financial independence. Conclusion. Thus, pharmaceutical employees are subject to burnout at work. This problem is a theoretical and practical interest with its goal to find opportunities to prevent the development of burnout and reduce its impact.

Stress-Inducing Factors vs. the Risk of Occupational Burnout in the Work of Nurses and Paramedics.

Introduction: Contemporary healthcare faces new challenges and expectations from society. The profession of a nurse, as well as a paramedic, is essential for the efficient functioning of healthcare. It has its importance not only in promoting and preserving health but also in prevention. With the increasing importance of providing medical care at the highest level, it is expected of these two professional groups to have more knowledge and skills than a few years earlier. The daily contact with patients and their families, the low level of control of the environment, the hierarchical system of professional dependence, and the dissatisfaction with remuneration are becoming extremely burdensome aspects of the nursing and paramedic professions. Long-term exposure to stressors associated with these medical professions may, in the long term, lead to the emergence of occupational burnout syndrome. The aim of this study is an attempt to answer the question of whether and how stress factors affect the occurrence of occupational burnout in the work of nurses and paramedics working in various medical entities. Material and Methods: The study covered a group of 434 respondents, including 220 nurses and 214 paramedics, working professionally in hospital departments and care and treatment facilities as well as in hospital emergency departments and ambulance services. The study was carried out using a diagnostic survey based on the questionnaire technique using the authors’ questionnaire and the standardized MBI Ch. Maslach. Two statistical values were used to statistically analyze the research results and verify the adopted hypotheses: the chi-square test and the Student’s t-test. Results and Conclusions: The current study showed that the phenomenon of occupational burnout among the studied group affects only nurses, while this problem does not apply to the studied paramedics. The main stressor among the nurses and paramedics is, above all, a very high level of responsibility. Nurses are overburdened by excessive demands and shift work, while paramedics are mostly burdened by an excess of duties. Both nurses and paramedics claim that their work is often stressful, which leads to physical and mental exhaustion.

Occupational burnout syndrome in the context of organization management

Occupational burnout syndrome in the context of organization management

Understanding the Occupational Burnout Experience of Medical Specialists at the Time of Education and Career Launch: A Case Study of the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Students and Residents of the Alekseev Psychiatric Hospital N1

BACKGROUND: Occupational burnout in the most general terms is seen as a long-lasting stressful situation resulting from continuing occupational stress of moderate intensity. AIM: The objective of this article is to provide analysis of occupational burnout in psychiatrists and nurses of psychiatric hospitals, and the development of occupational burnout in students and residents. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The level of occupational burnout was determined using the “Attitude to work and occupational burnout” test, Seashore Group Cohesion Index, Stolin’s Self-Concept Questionnaire, and the Freiburg Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire (Freiburg Personality Inventory). The study proved the existence of patterns of occupational burnout in psychiatrists and nurses of psychiatric hospitals, as well as in students and residents. RESULTS: It has been revealed that the development of the burnout syndrome is influenced by personal qualities of psychiatrists and nurses (residents and students), and the managerial features of their activities, and that occupational burnout develops in psychiatrists and nurses over the course of their professional careers, but starts to emerge during their education. The score of the Integrative Burnout Index ranges from 48.99 in students of the [BLINDED] University to 23.52 in psychiatrists of the Alekseev Psychiatric Hospital N1. Occupational burnout syndrome is spread in medical students worldwide, with its level higher than in the overall population, in students of other specialties. CONCLUSIONS: Burnout at the stage of getting the education can hinder the professional development of students, expose patients to risk, and promote the development of various personality problems in future psychiatrists and nurses. The need of preventing professional burnout at the stage of obtaining a specialty has been substantiated.

Occupational stress and burnout syndrome among nurses: an integrative review of the literature

Occupational stress and burnout syndrome among nurses: an integrative review of the literature

Analysis of the Sense of Occupational Stress and Burnout Syndrome among Working Physiotherapists-A Pilot Study.

Background and Objectives: As medical service employees, physiotherapists are prone to suffer from job-related stress and are at great risk of experiencing occupational burnout. Therefore, the aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the level of generalized stress, occupational burnout syndrome and occupational stress in a group of professionally active physiotherapists and to answer the question: which psychosocial and physical factors (work characteristics) present at the given workplace were perceived as the most stress-inducing in the study group and in various subgroups? Materials and Methods: This study included 70 physiotherapists, mean age 40.1 ± 11.6, employed in sanatoria and outpatient clinics. An authorial survey, the Subjective Assessment Work Questionnaire, the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Inventory to Measure Coping Strategies with Stress Mini-COPE were used. Results: The study group of physiotherapists was characterized by a moderate level of stress, a high level of occupational stress and a moderate level of occupational burnout. The most common stressors reported by the participants included the lack of rewards at work, the sense of uncertainty resulting from workplace organization, the sense of threat, social interaction, and the lack of control. Conclusions: The knowledge of the level of occupational stress among health care professionals (including physiotherapists) and, most importantly, the assessment of stress-inducing psychosocial and physical factors present at the given workplace may prove useful while designing a prevention and health protection strategy.

Polish Emergency Dispatchers During a COVID-19 Pandemic - Burnout Syndrome, Perceived Stress, and Self-Efficacy. Effects of Multidimensional Path Analysis.

International research has demonstrated that emergency call operators face unique risks to their mental health, in particular job stress, and occupational burnout syndrome. There is already wide knowledge about the relationship between stress, burnout and employee personal resources, which has practical application in preventing mental health. However, more research into the subtle relationships between variables is needed. The aim of the study was to check the moderation effect of differences in the intensity of latent variables on the relationship between perceived stress, self-efficacy and professional burnout. The participants were 546 call-takers and dispatchers from 14 public-safety answering point in Poland aged between 19 and 65 years. The Link Burnout Questionnaire, the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale, the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale, and an independent questionnaire were used to gather information. The method of path analysis was used. The study confirmed the existence of negative relationships between perceived stress (assessment of the current situation) and self-efficacy (a personal trait). Taking into account the moderating effect of latent variable: psychological comfort revealed a hidden relationship between stress and burnout. The stress-burnout relationship occurred only among participants with low level of psychological comfort, so it was not a proportional relationship. In the case of participants with a high level of second latent variable: power-to-affect, the hypothesis that a high level of this variable should weaken the relationship between stress and burnout was not confirmed. The level of latent variables did not affect the self-efficacy relationship with occupational burnout. Taking into account the differences in the intensity of latent variables showed their moderating effect, which often turned out to be different from the assumed one and obtained in the research of other authors. This allowed to discover the relationships that might otherwise have been overlooked and not included in burnout prevention. The results showed a high level of occupational burnout in the ECD’s group during the COVID-19 pandemic: 32% of the responders reported emotional exhaustion, 53% loss of professional effectiveness.

Influence of Non-Occupational Physical Activity on Burnout Syndrome, Job Satisfaction, Stress and Recovery in Fitness Professionals.

Background: This study aimed (1) to analyse the effect of non-occupational physical activity (NOPA) on the stress levels of fitness professionals, and (2) to apply a questionnaire to workers measuring burnout syndrome, working conditions and job satisfaction, and to compare the results with physiological stress and recovery measured objectively through heart rate variability (HRV). Methods: The HRV of 26 fitness instructors was recorded during 2–5 workdays using Firstbeat Bodyguard 2. Participants also completed a questionnaire (CESQT) measuring working conditions and job satisfaction variables and occupational burnout syndrome. Results: NOPA showed a negative association with both the percentage of stress (p < 0.05) and stress–recovery ratio (p < 0.01), and a positive association with the percentage of recovery (p < 0.05). Better work conditions (working hours, salary satisfaction and length of service) were associated with lower stress in fitness professionals. Conclusion: NOPA appears to improve the stress levels of fitness instructors in this study cohort. Self-reported burnout levels measured through the CESQT questionnaire do not coincide with the physiological stress responses measured through HRV. Better working conditions appear to reduce the stress response in fitness professionals.

Снижение уровня профессионального выгорания на основе учета личностных особенностей при формировании рабочих групп

Complex conditions at work places cause exhaustion of psychological and physiological resources of a human, which affects employee’s efficiency. The occupational burnout syndrome, by a number of signs, is similar to the emotional burnout, however, its source is a situation at work. The phenomenon includes a set of negative emotions and experiences directly associated with work. The basic signs of occupational burnout are as follows: the feeling of eternally deep fatigue, overwhelming exhaustion, cynical and indifferent attitude to colleagues, disappointment in one’s own work results, and depreciation of one’s own expertise. One might think that he/she works insufficiently, then gradually the disappointment grows and causes anxiety and complete exhaustion. When unattended, these emotional disorders develop into severe diseases. The occupational burnout is a phenomenon that recently became of focus of research of various disciplines, from psychology to labor protection. With the other occupational deceases caused by hazardous factors of production environment, the occupational burnout as a result of the effects of stress on human organism leads to decreasing work efficiency, is harmful for employee’s health and may cause illnesses. Employee’s adaptation to occupational requirements is associated with development of useful personal characteristic and suppression of those hampering one’s professional functioning. Such changes affect the psychological and emotional condition of an employee. In order to determine the recommendations how to overcome stress at work, the level of occupational burnout of 14 employees of a design &amp; construction bureau was conducted via using V.V. Boiko’s test «The diagnostics of emotional burnout level» modified by E.P. Ilyin.

Social workers in Russia: an assessment of occupational burnout as part a social portrait

The article objective was to identify the level of professional burnout and its assessment with reference to a set of social and professional characteristics of social workers in Russia. The research novelty was in considering burnout as part of the social worker’s established image. The authors proceeded from the assumption that social worker occupation, which involves direct contact with people in difficult life situations, is obviously one of the most conducive to the development of an occupational burnout syndrome, and it is perceived in society this way. Low wages, combined with a significant emotional stress, act as factors contributing to the employee’s professional disorganization. Nevertheless, as it was found in the study, in the specific conditions of Russia, the general characteristics of social workers presuppose not only a desire to continue professional activity in the chosen specialty, but also a relatively low percentage of people with a high degree of occupational burnout.

Occupational burnout of doctors: characteristics of generations

BACKGROUND: Medical care quality improvement is one of the relevant aspects of healthcare development in the Russian Federation. However, healthcare workers are susceptible to occupational burnout syndrome due to the nature of their activities, which prevents care quality improvement. The literature indicated that the level of professional burnout varies among the representatives of different generations.&#x0D; AIM: This study aimed to compare the level of occupational burnout, the factors of its development, and the relationship with labor parameters among doctors of different generations in the Tomsk region.&#x0D; MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study used the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire as well as several additional questions.&#x0D; RESULTS: The study involved 1669 physicians representing all generations. Due to the small number of individual generation representatives, they were distributed into three main groups: generation 3 represented by millennials and generation Z (n = 630), generation 2 included generation X (n = 783), and generation 1 included silent generation and boomers (n = 256). Doctors of generation 1 have the lowest workload. Generation 3 representatives have, on average, a higher level of depersonalization and reduction in professional achievements. Generation 2 doctors showed the highest level of emotional exhaustion compared to other generations. The lowest scores for all subscales of the MBI questionnaire were registered among the generation 1 doctors. Significant factors in the development of professional burnout in the younger generation include workplace dissatisfaction, lack of sleep, and the rare use of whole annual leave, which was most common in generation 3.&#x0D; CONCLUSIONS: Based on the study results, we can conclude that measures to prevent professional burnout should be separately selected for each generation.

PROFESINIS PERDEGIMAS IR JO RAIŠKA SOCIALINIO DARBO PROFESIONALIZACIJOS KONTEKSTE

The paper focuses on the currently rather intensive process of the social work professionalisation and proposes to place a greater emphasis on the human dimension, i.e. social worker’s personality as a guarantee of professional success. The occupational burnout syndrome is discussed as a negative subjective circumstance of the profession of social work. The principal traits of the occupational burnout syndrome are revealed, and the dimensions of the occupational burnout syndrome are identified and characterised. On the basis of the works of Lithuanian and foreign researchers on the said subject, the discourse of the occupational burnout syndrome in social work is presented, and the factors that influence the emergence of the phenomenon (both individual and job-related / organisational) in professional activity are discussed. The empirical research by means of the so far the most popular Maslach’s Burnout Inventory (MBI) reveals the effects of the occupational burnout on social worker’s personality, practical activity, and the status of the profession of social work in the society.

Occupational burnout syndrome among italian healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A real-world study

IntroductionThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) experience in 2019/2020 carrieda devastating impact on hospital systems and personnel. Therising number of cases, unpreparedness, lack of vital resources, excessiveworkload, and the incapacityto contain the spread has producedincreased psychological and physical pressure among thehealthcare workers. During thepandemic,the extreme pressures experienced by healthcare workers increasedthe risk ofburnout, which has negative consequences for individual health, but also for patient care andthe healthcare system.ObjectivesOur study has been developed with the aims to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on occupational burnout of Italian healthcare workers and to identify the presence of protective and the risk factors.MethodsAn online survey addressed the Italian healthcare workers using email invitation, dissemination of the link through social media channels and involvement of professional associations. The snowball sampling procedure gave us the opportunity to recruit a large sample of the Italian healthcare workers with different role, specialties and settings.ResultsDuring the study period, 5643 responses were recorded. The final sample included 5385 participants. This included 63.2% of medical practitioners, 35.3% of nurses and social workers and 1.5% non-clinical or other. The majority of participants were female (60.7%), 39.4% had at least 20 years of clinical experience and 3170 participants worked in inpatient unit hospital.A subset of participants screened positively for moderate- to-severe symptoms of depression, anxiety. Front-line workers reported high greater severity of psychological distress.ConclusionsUnderstanding the health-related consequences of COVID-19 outbreak on Italian healthcare workers is mandatory to provide timely interventions to protect their health.DisclosureNo significant relationships.

THE INFLUENCE OF QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL BURNOUT IN EDUCATORES OF HIGHER EDUCATION AL INSTITUTIONS OF UKRAINE

Occupational burnout syndrome most often occurs among professionals of the at-risk occupations, i.e. those who work in close contact with people and have to communicate a lot and intensively with others. This group includes educational specialists (teachers, educators, psychologists), medical professionals, and sale representatives. Fatigue, weakness, lack of interest in their activities against the background of chronic stress, is well known to many people, especially workaholics, who strive to do as much as possible, resulting in emotional burnout. With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, burnout has taken on a different form due to isolation, fears for the lives and health of family members, and distance from workplaces and well-accustomed co-workers. Distance learning has created new challenges for teachers and students of HEIs. Study before quarantine was already complicated, given the heavy workload, the large volume of the curriculum, and the constant lack of free time. Working in such rhythm makes it difficult to maintain mental health and prevent emotional burnout. The professional activity of university educators is characterized by increased responsibility, a wide range of commitments and the need for continuous professional development. In addition to the educational process, the teacher is responsible for the implementation of methodological, organizational, educational and research work. The influence of stressors on a teacher’s health contributes to the emergence of the syndrome of occupational burnout. “Quarantine” factors influencing the development of occupational burnout can be assigned into two groups: organizational and psychological factors related to the novel special organization of work in quarantine; psychological factors associated with the new psychological features of the professional activity and their own subjective characteristics. To prevent the development of occupational burnout, psychologists recommend to take care of yourself; do not forget about rest; realistically estimate own capabilities and, accordingly, plan work and time; do not make unnecessary commitments; do not demand too much from yourself; work should bring joy.

The sense of occupational burnout and the styles of coping with stress among workers in the helping professions

Workers of the helping professions are particularly susceptible to the occupational burnout syndrome. This stems from the very nature of helping other people who experience several social problems in their everyday life. Working in the helping and caregiving professions relies on direct contact with another human being and involves intensive stress. The burnout syndrome is a consequence of functioning under long-term stress resulting, for example, from overwork. The study objective was to diagnose the occupational burnout among workers in the helping professions and to determine the correlation between burnout and stress-coping styles. In the study, we used Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) by C. Maslach (to assess an individual’s experience of burnout) and Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS) by S. Norman, S. Endler, J.D.A. Parker (adapted by P. Szczepaniak, J. Strelau, K. Wrześniewski) (to assess styles of coping with stress). The empirical analyses indicated the existence of a correlation between the sense of occupational burnout among the workers studied and their styles of coping with stress.

Entrepreneurs and Burnout. How Hardy Personality works in this process.

Considering the importance of entrepreneurship and the impact of burnout on workers' health, this study aims to explore the presence of burnout in entrepreneurs and the interaction of hardy personality (HP) in this process. The sample included 255 Spanish entrepreneurs. Occupational factors, working hours, labour immersion, HP, burnout syndrome (i.e. Emotional exhaustion, Depersonalization and Lack of accomplishment) and burnout consequences were assessed. Descriptive analysis showed that entrepreneurs had low levels of occupational factors, burnout syndrome and consequences. Hierarchical regression exploratory results indicated that working hours, labour immersion, and Emotional exhaustion were the most relevant predictors of the consequences. Besides, mediation models with PROCESS macro (v.3.0) highlighted the indirect effect of occupational factors and showed that emotional exhaustion was the only component of burnout that mediated in between the predictors and the consequences. As well, HP moderated the relationship between occupational factors and emotional exhaustion. Occupational factors are the main predictor of burnout in entrepreneurs and HP could prevent their effect on Emotional exhaustion. The results suggest the importance of training to promote HP for better health and performance of entrepreneurs.

The prevalence and the most significant sources of occupational burnout syndrome amongst anesthetic technicians in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey.

Aims:To detect the prevalence and the most significant sources of occupational burnout syndrome among anesthetic technicians in Saudi Arabia and draw recommendations that can reduce the level of this syndrome.Settings and Design:A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted in a central hospital in Saudi Arabia.Methods:Maslach Burnout Inventory and a self-created questionnaire was utilized to survey seventeen anesthesia technicians in order to capture the prevalence and most significant sources of burnout.Statistical Analysis Used:Descriptive statistics were utilized to conduct the statistical analysis.Results:Occupational burnout syndrome has been found in 29%. A level of emotional exhaustion was critically high in 41.2%. Likewise, a level of depersonalization was extremely high in 58.8%, while 76.5% of anesthetic technicians lacked personal accomplishments. There are several sources perceived by anesthetic technicians as the most significant sources of their occupational burnout syndrome. These sources include staff shortage, high workload, occupational hazards, and poor teamwork. However, the limited career pathway of anesthesia technicians seems to be the main predictor.Conclusions:A critically high prevalence of occupational burnout syndrome was found among anesthetic technicians, which is the highest among all studies reviewed worldwide. Several recommendations have been made which require urgent implementation into practice in order to protected practitioners' wellbeing and decrease their rate of turnover. These recommendations include implementing physician-led team-based care, provision of training and resources, fostering equity in a workplace and provision of hazard pay.

Pilot Study on Psychophysiological Characteristics of Occupational Burnout Syndrome among Various Medical Specialists

Pilot Study on Psychophysiological Characteristics of Occupational Burnout Syndrome among Various Medical Specialists

PHYSIOLOGICAL AND HYGIENIC CORRELATES OF TEACHERS’ OCCUPATIONAL BURNOUT SYNDROME DEVELOPMENT

The aim: To determine physiological and hygienic correlates of teachers’ occupational burnout syndrome development in general secondary education institutions. Materials and methods: The study involved 427 teachers of general secondary education institutions of Sumy region aged 21 to 71 years old, representing four pedagogical categories. During the study physiological, hygienic, psychological, mathematical and statistical research methods were used. Results: A high level of occupational burnout was found in teachers of general secondary education institutions of the regional center (12,43 %), which was mainly accompanied by the formed resistance symptom-complex (39,45 %, р&lt;0,01). According to the correlation analysis, significant physiological-hygienic and psychological factors of occupational burnout formation were determined. They include: workload (r=-0,32, р&lt;0,05), lessons duration (r=-0,32, р&lt;0,05), using computer at work (r=0,36, р&lt;0,05), workbook checking (r=0,41, р&lt;0,05), extracurricular work (r=0,35, р&lt;0,05), time spent on household chores on Sunday (r=0,36, р&lt;0,05), time spent on conversations with parents (r=0,36, р&lt;0,05), emotional state (r=-0,35, р&lt;0,05). Physiological markers are: sympathovagal balance (r=0,34, р&lt;0,05), relative sympathetic activity (r=0,27, р&lt;0,05), relative parasympathetic activity (r=-0,32, р&lt;0,05). Conclusions: It has been found out that investigated physiological and socio-hygienic factors have “threshold” levels, the excess of which significantly affects teachers’ occupational burnout. Predictably adverse effects have: workload for persons under 42 years, non-contact (more than 4 points) and hyper-reflective communication model (more than 5 points), time spent on household chores on Sunday (more than 3 hours), emotional state (less than 5 points), relative parasympathetic activity above 50 %, sympathovagal balance above 1,3 relative units, autonomic regulation index below 6 %.