Emotional Burnout Syndrome Research Articles

The impact of work in the conditions of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on the emotional burnout of medical workers (according to the MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY questionnaire, MBI)

The article presents the results of a study of emotional burnout syndrome in medical professionals using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire, which measures three burnout indicators: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal achievements. A survey of medical workers of COVID-hospitals providing medical care to patients with a new coronavirus infection (n=201) aged 25 to 64 years was conducted; outpatient medical workers working in conditions of an increased epidemic threshold for acute respiratory viral infections, influenza and new coronavirus infection (n=186) aged 25 to 64 years and medical workers of multidisciplinary hospitals providing medical care according to their main profile and periodically identifying patients with COVID-19 disease (n=195) aged 25 to 64 years. The data obtained indicate that all the studied groups of medical workers in the conditions of the coronavirus pandemic have increased indicators of emotional burnout.

Professional burnout syndrome for young doctors during a pandemic COVID-19

The article presents the results of a study devoted to identifying the dependence of emotional burnout syndrome and maladaptive coping strategies in young doctors who worked in specialized hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2021. An experimental psychological study was conducted, in which 40 young specialists of various medical specialties from 24 to 30 years old took part using the Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire (Maslach Burnout Inventory, MVI) and E. Heim’s coping reaction techniques. As a result of the study, it was found that the majority of young professionals are characterized by the presence of emotional burnout syndrome, the frequency of occurrence of maladaptive coping strategies in the group of people with this syndrome is significantly higher.

Predictors of emotional burnout at different levels of higher medical education

Introduction. Getting higher medical education in specialty and residency programs is an important stage of doctor's formation. Medical activity implies emotional intensity and a great number of factors that cause stress. Emotional burnout syndrome is not only the result of neuropsychological stress, but also the consequence of uncontrollable stress. Research aim: to determine the predictors of emotional burnout syndrome development in students of higher medical education programs (specialist and residency). Materials and methods. The sample of 330 students undergoing specialist and residency programs at Yaroslavl State Medical University of the Ministry of Health Care of Russia and 50 doctors from different medical organizations of Yaroslavl region was used as a control group to estimate their thinking styles, types of thinking and creativity as well as factors of cognitive appraisal of difficult life situations and to analyze their interrelation and impact on a burnout syndrome component. Statistical data processing was carried out using Kolmogorov-Smirnov criterion with Lillifort and Shapiro-Wilk correction, Spearman rank correlation coefficient, Mann-Whitney U-test, Student's t-criterion, Pearson's χ² test, and factor analysis (ANOVA) based on Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test and multiple logistic regression analysis. Study Results. It was found that in all three comparison groups the practical thinking style was significantly more frequent (p≤0.05). From the types of thinking reliably more often (p≤0,05) students use figurative, residents – combined, and doctors – sign type. When analyzing the SES phases, reliable differences were found in the predominance of the frequency of occurrence of only the formed phase "Resistance" in doctors over residents (p=0,016). In a comparative analysis of more difficult situations (≥4 points) between groups, it was found that significantly more students compared to residents have common signs of difficult life situations (p=0.008), significantly more strong emotions are experienced by students compared to residents (p=0.0003) and to doctors (p=0.006). Correlation analysis showed: for students the presence of direct links of medium strength between the sign type of thinking and "strong emotions", emotional detachment and "future perspective"; for residents the presence of direct and inverse links of very weak and weak strength, which can be neglected. Factor analysis revealed the main components in each group under study that described the influence patterns of the factors of cognitive evaluation of life situations on certain burnout symptoms with the highest percentage. Conclusion. Logistic regression analysis revealed a number of cognitive evaluation factors as predictors of burnout and, vice versa, a number of burnout symptoms can act as predictors of some cognitive evaluation factors.

Neuropsychological Preventive Treatment of Emotional Burnout among University Students

The article is dedicated to the problem of theoretical study and development of methodical recommendations on neuropsychological preventive treatment of emotional burnout among students of higher education establishments. The concept of neuropsychological symptom complex of emotional burnout syndrome at the emotional, cognitive and behavioral levels associated with the rigidity of psychological defense mechanisms and psychosomatic disorders has been clarified. Neuropsychological preventive treatment of emotional burnout is described, taking into account scientific data on the structural and functional organization of the cerebral hemispheres, which affect individual psychological differences in overcoming the syndrome of physical exhaustion. The phases and factors of emotional burnout development among students are indicated. Neuropsychological preventive treatment of emotional burnout among students is presented as a set of measures, with complication of the proposed techniques, taking into account an individual approach and personal resources, motivation to overcome stress, interests and needs of students. Recommendations for normalization of emotional exhaustion among students by modern foreign and domestic researchers are summarized.

Гипербарическая оксигенация в комплексном лечении эмоционального выгорания врачей, связанного с COVID-19

Study Objective: To assess the efficacy of adding hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) in Oxysys 4500 oxygen cabinet to a set of rehabilitative measures in healthcare professionals with emotional burnout syndrome (EBS). Study Design: Open-label prospective randomized comparative cohort study. Materials and Methods. We have examined 79 healthcare professionals who experienced stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have studied changes in the psychoemotional state of subjects during rehabilitation that included HBO procedures in Oxysys 4500. We used Beck’s depression test, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and methods for professional burnout diagnostics developed by C. Maslach and S. Jackson. Study Results. EBS and psychoemotional consequences of the stress were observed in two-thirds of respondents, predominantly in young persons, and were more often (р ≤ 0,05) recorded in subjects who did not have COVID-19. The contribution of the stress and state anxiety in the formation of EBS symptoms allows making them a target for psychoemotional stabilisation and elimination of consequences of the occupational stress. Addition of HBO sessions to the therapy resulted in reduction in depression and reduced state anxiety. Conclusion. The high efficacy of HBO addition to rehabilitation of healthcare professionals with EBS has been demonstrated. Keywords: emotional burnout syndrome, hyperbaric oxygenation, COVID-19.

CHARACTERISTICS OF DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONAL BURNOUT SYNDROME IN FAMILY DOCTORS AND THEIR CORRECTION METHODS.

The aim: Among the adverse psychological changes associated with medical work, a significant place belongs to the emotional burnout syndrome, which significantly affects a doctor's social functioning. The purpose of the study was to determine the behavioural activity types and to study the muscular sensitivity threshold of family doctors with the formed emotional burnout syndrome. Materials and methods: We examined 83 female family doctors with diagnosed emotional burnout syndrome. The treatment was carried out with the help of the Taiji-Quan eastern wellness system. Results: The analysis of indicators of the behavioural activity revealed before treatment in 72,5% of women in the intervention group and in 69,8% of women in the control group (p>0,05) signs of the high probability of type A behaviour. After a three-month course of treatment, the percentage of manifestations of type A behaviour in women in the intervention group decreased from 72,5% to 40,0% (p 0,05). When examining the features of muscular tone at the beginning of treatment, it was found that 69,9% of women in the intervention group and 65,1% of the control group had a high degree of muscle blocks (p>0,05). After treatment, the percentage of women with a high degree of muscle blocks decreased to 37,5% (p 0,05) in the control group. Conclusions: The taiji-Quan treatment made it possible to significantly reduce type A behaviour and to decrease the amount of "muscle blocks".

A study on emotional intelligence, job satisfaction and burnout syndrome on private school teachers

This research was carried out to observe the “Emotional Intelligence, Job Satisfaction and burnout syndrome among private school teachers”. It will deal with whether Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction will reduce the Burnout Syndrome level of private school teachers and helps to analyze their perceptions and will also help to understand the Importance of being Emotionally Intelligent. For the completion of this research, we have prepared a proficient questionnaire which was distributed among 88 respondents to know their perception of Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction related to Burnout Syndrome. A lot of private school teachers especially higher secondary teachers are facing more levels of Burnout Syndrome. The current study employed an Emotional Intelligence framework as a means of explicitly examining the emotional competencies and experiencing Job Satisfaction or Burnout. Emotional Intelligence is hypothesized to have a positive relationship with higher Job Satisfaction and a negative with burnout. After considering the analysis results, the conclusion is drawn according to value. This study provides apparent research knowledge to the readers.

Emotional burnout syndrome in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Emotional burnout syndrome in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

INVESTIGATIONS OF MANIFESTATION OF "EMOTIONAL BURNING SYNDROME" PECULIARITIES WITH DOCTORS IN UKRAINE.

The aim: The purpose of the article is to present the results of research on the peculiarities of the symptoms of emotional burnout with doctors in Ukraine to justify the necessity to develop a set of preventive express measures to normalize their psychophysiological state after being in stressful situations. Materials and methods: The study involved 270 doctors of different specializations. We used "Diagnosis of the level of emotional burnout" (Boyko V.). Results: The results of studies have shown a significant manifestation of the "emotional burnout" symptoms with doctors. The presence of symptoms in all phases of the syndrome has been stated. It has been found that the dominant phase of the syndrome with those under investigation is the phase of resistance. Conclusions: The reasons which promote emergence of "emotional burnout" syndrome are described. The real problems that contributed to the development of effective measures with the aim to prevent the syndrome of emotional burnout with physicians, including the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, on advanced training courses at the Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, Medical and Pharmaceutical Law at the Shupik National University of Health of Ukraine.

PROFESSIONAL FACTORS AND STRESS: TEACHER'S BURNOUT SYNDROME

The article deals with the problem of the formation of the syndrome of emotional burn-out of teachers. The process of gradual loss of energy (emotional, physical, cognitive) manifests itself in symptoms of emotional exhaustion, physical fatigue, personal detachment of teachers, and a decrease in job satisfaction. The study of the syndrome of emotional burnout of teachers will make it possible to determine guidelines in the development of preventive and corrective measures for this condition.

STUDY OF NEUROTICISM AND EXTRAVERSION AS PREDICTORS OF THE SYNDROME OF EMOTIONAL BURNOUT (EBS) IN STUDENTS.

The aim: To investigate internal factors - neuroticism and extroversion, which can be predictors of emotional burnout syndrome and their prevalence among student youth. Materials and methods: Used a complex of methods: theoretical - theoretical analysis, synthesis, systematization; sociological method of questioning; empirical: observation, testing-Eysenck's methods for assessing the impact of neuroticism and externality; statistical. The object of the research is the process of influence of personal characteristics (individual factors) on the development and spread of EBS among students. Subject - personal characteristics (individual factors) of students - extraversion and neuroticism. The number of respondents was 610 students. Results: A study of the personal characteristics of neuroticism and extraversion, which can be predictors in the genesis of EBS, was conducted. It has been established that several negative internal factors influence students. The significant prevalence of internal risk factors of EBS indicates the need for a comprehensive approach to its prevention and the need for the development and application of modern adequate methods, forms, and methods of prevention. Conclusions: The presence and influence of internal factors on the development of EBS have been theoretically proven. It has been established that there is a significant propagation of personal characteristics that may have signs of negative internal factors. The need for preventive measures for the development of EBS among students has been revealed.

Work with victims of bullying: psychological advice

Bullying has a very negative impact on the socialization of the victim. Therefore, we presented a training program on bullying prevention. This is a kind of system of dividing classes into blocks, in which exercises are grouped and the methodology of their implementation is described, the goal and objectives are indicated, which are subordinated to the expected common result, namely to reduce the level of aggression; to acquire self-control skills; to learn to regulate their own emotional states; not just to be a participant in communication, but to form the skills of constructive solutions. The purpose of the study is to get acquainted with a set of exercises that will help reduce the level of bullying as a phenomenon in society. The work uses a descriptive method of presenting information – we demonstrate how to use certain tasks, emphasize the smallest «subtleties» of exercises, and suggest the use of various techniques. Results of the study. The program includes 12 sessions, each lasting an hour. Therefore, the total amount of time allotted is 12 hours. We propose to conduct such classes once a week, in small groups of up to 12 people. The program uses diagnostic techniques, meditation, games, drawing, relaxation exercises, mini-lectures. Block 1 is the stage of acquaintance, when the participants receive instructions from the trainer, learn how important the process of communication is. Block 2 – how to achieve stress resistance. Since the symptoms of stress are extremely varied, we teach to form positive thinking, to feel their own importance, to improve, to find incentives for self-development. Block 3 is aimed at overcoming bullying in teams, updating knowledge on the topics of emotional burnout syndrome, emotional problems in life, studying the needs and compliance with our resources, as well as emotional health.

СІНДРОМ ЭМАЦЫЙНАГА ВЫГАРАННЯ Ў АСПЕКЦЕ ПРАСТОРАВА-ЧАСАВАЙ АРГАНІЗАЦЫІ

A new concept of the formation of emotional burnout syndrome is proposed, where its main aspects are considered from the point of view of violations of the spatio-temporal organization of man associated with working with people. It is shown that the main cause of these violations is the progressive insufficiency of the time spiral – the basic element of the individual spatio-temporal model responsible for the production of internal energy of the human body, resulting in the devastation of this model. It was demonstrated that the clinical manifestations of this syndrome are formed in accordance with these changes.

The study of the relationship of emotional burnout of medical staff with factors of life balance

The article presents the results of a study carried out on one of the topical topics — the problems of emotional burnout of medical staff. The purpose of this study is to identify the specifics of emotional burnout of medical workers and the relationship of its aspects with other life factors. Materials and methods of research. 41 people took part in the study. Of these, 16 doctors and 25 nurses. The following methods were used: «Diagnostics of pro-fessional burnout» (K. Maslach, S. Dzhekson); «Integral job satisfaction» (N.P. Fetiskin, V.V. Kozlov, G.M. Manujlov); «Wheel of life balance» Dzh. Majer) and Spearman’s rank correlation method. Results. In medical workers of different levels (both doctors and nurses), the overall level of emotional burnout syndrome has negative correlations with the scales «Satisfaction with relationships with a supervisor» (–0.46 at p≤0.01), «Preference for high earn-ings» (–0.52 at p≤0.01), «Friends and environment» (–0.41 at p≤0.05), as well as weak negative correlations with the scale «Professional responsibility» (–0.28 at p≤0.01), «Brightness of life» (–0.37 at p≤0.01), which means that burnout develops accordingly to a decrease in satisfaction from relationships with management, earnings, responsibility. In the group of nurses, in contrast to the group of doctors, correlations of emotional burnout were found with the scales «Satisfaction with relationships with employees» (–0.31 at p≤0.01), and «The level of claims» (–0.44 at p≤0.01), which means that with the develop-ment of burnout, relations with colleagues deteriorate, and the level of claims decreases. Conclusion. Based on the results of the study, recommendations addressed to the study participants were proposed

ПCИХОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ СИНДРОМА ЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНОГО ВЫГОРАНИЯ У СТУДЕНТОВ МЕДИЦИНСКИХ ВУЗОВ

The article is devoted to the study of emotional burnout syndrome in students of medical higher educational institutions at different stages of training. The study was based on the assumption that medical students at different stages of professional training have differences in the emotional and personal sphere, in the level of sociopsychological adaptation and in the level of empathy. The aim of the study was to study the psychological aspects of burnout syndrome in medical university students at different stages of vocational training. To achieve this goal, methods were used to study emotional and personal characteristics and socio-psychological adaptation. The study revealed differences in the emotional and personal sphere and in the level of sociopsychological adaptation. Also, there are targets of influence for psychocorrective and psychoeducational work with students, namely non-adaptive adaptation strategies, ways to overcome stress and a negative assessment of prospects. And for the prevention of burnout syndrome, it is advisable to use the Stress Management program, which is aimed at teaching and training ways to effectively get out of difficult stressful situations and preserve the resource state, goal-setting skills and proactive thinking, as well as the study of various relaxation techniques.

Особенности формирования профессионального стресса и эмоционального выгорания у пожарных-спасателей

The article presents the results of a study of the peculiarities of the formation of professional stress in Emergencies Ministry officials. The psychological structure of the symptoms of emotional burnout syndrome and its relationship with the level of neuropsychic stability of firefighters and rescuers of the Tver region were revealed. The diagnostic tools of the study were made up by the methods of V.V. Boyko and Yu.A. Baranova. Based on the results of the study demonstrating the relationship of acute stress disorders with the specifics of professional activity, the conclusion about the presence of burnout syndrome in formative stage in firefighters and rescuers and about a sufficiently high level of neuropsychic stability, allowing Emergencies Ministry officials to work successfully.

The Relationship of Emotional Burnout and Personality Characteristics of Teachers

The article presents the results of an empirical study devoted to the study of the relationship between emotional burnout and personal characteristics of teachers. The subjects included 60 teachers of different age and work experience. It is proved that in the group of teachers with experience of 3-10 years high results were obtained on the scales of communicative speed and intellectual emotionality, and the group of teachers with experience of 11-30 years were found at a higher level of formation on the scales of resistance phase, emotional symptoms -moral disorientation, reduction of professional responsibilities, psychosomatic, psychovegetative disorders, intellectual ergism and control scale than in the group of teachers with 3-10 years of experience. The most pronounced component of the emotional burnout syndrome in the general sample is depersonalization, which is manifested in the deformation of interpersonal contacts with the environment in the form of increasing negativity towards them. A statistically significant positive correlation was found in the overall subjects between the variables of emotional burnout such as stress phase, emotional exhaustion, reduction of personal achievements with such variables of personality traits as communicative emotionality, indices of general emotionality and general activity. In other words, the higher the level of personality traits, the better teachers prevent the occurrence of emotional burnout. There were shown negative correlations in the general in subjects studied between such variables of emotional burnout syndrome as stress phase, symptom of traumatic circumstances, symptom of personal alienation, emotional exhaustion with such variables of personality traits as communicative ergicness and intellectual speed. Negative psychological manifestations of emotional burnout in teachers, such as increased irritability, decreased self-control which leads to professional destruction, deformation, crises, stress and other negative formations were found. The obtained results can be used in the practical work of a psychologist with teachers.

ӘР ТҮРЛІ ЖАС КАТЕГОРИЯЛАРДАҒЫ ПЕДАГОГТЕРДІҢ ЭМОЦИОНАЛДЫ ЖАНУ КӨРІНІСТЕРІН ЗЕРТТЕУ

The article presents data from a study of the emotional burnout syndrome of a teacher of different age categories, with different work experience. Emotional burnout is a syndrome that develops under constant stress conditions, leading to the depletion of personal, emotional and energy resources of the individual. Studies have proven that this syndrome is common among «human-human professions». Burning is characterized by emotional and mental exhaustion, a decrease in satisfaction from the work performed and physical fatigue, which is dangerous for the quality life of the individual and society. In this regard, timely and comprehensive preventive work in this direction is very important.

Assessment of cognitive factors and their relationship with burnout syndrome at different levels of medical education

Consecutive completion of specialist and residency training is an important stage in the development of a young physician. Therapeutic activity implies emotional intensity and a great number of factors, causing stress. The syndrome of emotional burnout is not only a result of neuropsychological stress, but also a consequence of uncontrolled stress. The aim of the research was to determine influence of thinking styles, types of thinking and creativity level on factors of cognitive appraisal as predictors of burnout syndrome development in higher education trainees (specialist and postgraduate training programmes). The search of predictors of a burnout syndrome was carried out for a sample of 330 medical students and 50 physicians of the control group. As a result of research it has been revealed that trainees as well as practitioners have a practical style of thinking; postgraduate trainees more often use the combined one, students, figurative; and physicians, sign type of thinking; higher parameters of creativity are marked in postgraduate trainees over physicians. In general, students on specialty and postgraduate training programmes have less difficulty with most of the cognitive assessment factors. The correlation analysis showed as follows: for students, there were direct links of medium strength between the sign type of thinking and “strong emotionsˮ, emotional detachment, and “future perspectiveˮ; for postgraduate trainees, there were direct and inverse links of very weak and weak strength, which could be neglected. However, further factor analysis is required in order to assess the influence of certain factor on the development of emotional burnout syndrome in medical trainees.

Burnout syndrome in dentists. Literature review

The problem of the development of emotional burnout syndrome in dentists is one of the most urgent problems of modern medicine. Currently, the authors do not have a single point of view on the essence of emotional burnout. Emotional burnout affects both the doctor and the patient. The solution to this problem requires further research.
 Objective. Based on the literature data, to identify the main factors of the development of emotional burnout of dentists, to analyze the existing strategies for overcoming stress and to determine which of them are applicable in the work of a dentist.
 Methods. The search for literature sources was carried out in three databases (e-library, PubMed, Web of Science) according to the keywords: “burnout syndrome in dentistry”, “burnout in dentistry”, “emotional stress in dentistry”, “strategies for overcoming stress in dentistry”, “coping strategies in dentistry”, “emotionally charged situations in dentistry”. 130 literary sources were analyzed. Criteria for inclusion: literature reviews, research, and articles on the personal point of view of specialists on the problem of emotional burnout, and on strategies for coping with stress in certified dentists. Exclusion criteria: articles on emotional burnout, stress, and depression in dental students.
 Results. Based on the analyzed literature on the topic of the development of emotional burnout syndrome in dentists, there is no single point of view on the essence of emotional burnout. Some authors consider it as a type of stress, othersthe result of the influence of stressful factors, against which pathological processes develop, such as: headache, problems of the cardiovascular system, exacerbation of chronic diseases, pain in the spine. The psychological state of burnout can adversely affect a person’s health, family relationships, and service interactions.
 Conclusion. This paper presents the main approaches to determining the essence of the burnout syndrome, a systematic analysis and generalization of materials on the problem in the professional activities of dentists. Emotional burnout affects both the doctor and the patient. The solution to this problem requires further research.