31 research outputs found
Relation and effect of resilience on burnout in nurses: A literature review and meta-analysis
Aim: To study the relation between burnout and resilience and to identify the profile of
nurses presenting this quality.
Background and Introduction: Healthcare professionals are subject to high rates of
burnout. Resilience could be an important factor in preventing or alleviating this
condition.
Methods: The PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus and ScienceDirect databases were consulted
in February 2022 using the equation âburnout AND resilience AND nurs*â. The
inclusion criteria applied were that the texts should describe quantitative studies, be
published in English or Spanish, in any year, and be directly related to the question
considered. The meta-analysis was performed using StatsDirect statistical software.
Results: Analysis of the 29 studies shows that among the dimensions of burnout, nurses
are especially prone to emotional exhaustion, and are less affected by depersonalisation
and low personal accomplishment. Those who score highly for resilience tend to
have longer service experience, acceptable salaries and lesswork overload.Meta-analysis
reveals an inverse correlation between resilience and burnout (r = â0.41; n = 2750),
exhaustion (r=â0.27; n = 6966) and depersonalisation (r=â0.23; n = 6115).
Conclusion: Many nurses present low levels of resilience and suffer from burnout syndrome.
The application of programmes to enhance their resilience would help prevent
burnout and optimise the potential to provide quality health care.
Implications for nursing and health policy: Resilience is inversely correlated with
burnout, depersonalisation and emotional exhaustion. Accordingly, healthcare organisations
should develop and implement evidence-based programmes to foster nursesâ
resilience and thus reduce their susceptibility to burnout.FEDER/ConsejerĂa de Universidad, InvestigaciĂłn e
InnovaciĂłn de la Junta de AndalucĂa, Grant/Award
Number: Project: P20_0062
Evaluation of Convergent, Discriminant, and Criterion Validity of the Cuestionario Burnout Granada-University Students
Supplementary Materials: The following supporting information can be downloaded at:
https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/math11153315/s1.Burnout is a health problem that affects professionals and students or professionals in training, especially those in health areas. For this reason, it is necessary that it is properly identified to prevent the impact it can have on the work and personal areas of the people who suffer from it. The aim of this work is to study the convergent, discriminant, and criterion validity of the Cuestionario Burnout Granada-University Students. The sample consisted of 463 undergraduate nursing students, selected by non-probabilistic convenience sampling, who participated voluntarily and anonymously in the study. The mean age of the participants was 21.9 (5.12) years, mostly female (74.1%), single (95.8%), and childless (95.6%). Information was collected face-to-face, and the instruments were completed on paper. Comparisons were made in the three dimensions of burnout of the CBG-USS between students with and without burnout, finding statistically significant differences in all three dimensions: Emotional Exhaustion (p < 0.001, d = 0.674), Cynicism (p < 0.001, d = 0.479), and Academic Efficacy (p < 0.001, d = -0.607). The Cuestionario Burnout Granada-University Students presents adequate reliability and validity indices, which demonstrates its usefulness in the identification of burnout. This syndrome has traditionally been measured in professionals, but students also present burnout, so it is necessary to have specific burnout instruments for students, since the pre-work situation and stressors of students are different from those of workers. In order to work on the prevention of university burnout, it is essential to have specific instruments for professionals in training that help in the detection of students with burnout.FEDER/Consejera de Universidad, InvestigaciĂłn e InovaciĂłn de la Junta de AndalucĂa
P20-0063
An Explanatory Model of Potential Changes in Burnout Diagnosis According to Personality Factors in Oncology Nurses
Burnout in a hospital oncology service takes place when there is a high level of interaction
between nurses and patients. The aim of the present study is to identify models that will
enable us to accurately classify a person at a given level within each of the three dimensions
of burnout, according to the values presented for personality related explanatory variables, for
a sample of 96 oncology nurses working in the regional health service of Andalusia (Spain).
A quantitative, crosscutting, multicentre, descriptive study was designed, and for this purpose
data on sociodemographic and personality variables and on the three dimensions of burnout were
compiled. Three categorical-response logit ordinal models were used and the prognostic ratios
for each level were obtained, with respect to every other level, according to possible changes in
the explanatory variables considered. Certain personality factors are associated with one or more
dimensions of burnout syndrome. Thus, nurses are more likely to develop high levels of burnout
if they present high levels of neuroticism and low levels of friendliness and responsibility. Further
research in this field is needed to confirm and extend these findings.This research was funded by Excellence Research Project P11HUM-7771 (Junta de AndalucĂa, Spain)
and by Research Project mP_BS_6 (CEI BioTic Granada and Ministerio de Ciencia e InnovaciĂłn, Spain)
A Multicentre Study of Psychological Variables and the Prevalence of Burnout among Primary Health Care Nurses
Nurses in primary health care (PHC) have multiple responsibilities but must often work with
limited resources. The studyâs aim was to estimate burnout levels among PHC nurses. A Quantitative,
observational, cross-sectional, multicentre study of 338 nurses working in PHC in the Andalusian
Public Health Service (Spain) is presented. A total of 40.24% of the nurses studied had high levels of
burnout. The dimensions of emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation were significantly associated
with anxiety, depression, neuroticism, on-call duty and seniority-profession and inversely related to
agreeableness. In addition, depersonalisation was significantly associated with gender, and emotional
exhaustion correlated inversely with age. Personal achievement was inversely associated with anxiety
and depression and positively correlated with agreeableness, extraversion and responsibility. There
is a high prevalence of burnout among nurses in PHC. Those most likely to suffer burnout syndrome
are relatively young, suffer from anxiety and depression and present high scores for neuroticism and
low ones for agreeableness, responsibility and extraversion.Funding for this study was provided by the Andalusian Government Excellence Project (P11HUM-7771
Burnout and Professional Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Nursing Students without Clinical Experience: A Cross-Sectional Study
Burnout affects many healthcare professionals, especially nurses, causing serious health problems and disrupting the work environment. Academic burnout may also be experienced, leading students to feel unable to cope with their education. As a result, they may lose interest and even consider abandoning their studies. Hence, burnout syndrome can affect both the mental health and the professional future of those affected. To evaluate academic burnout in nursing students who had no clinical experience before starting their practical training, a cross-sectional study involving 212 third-year nursing students at the University of Granada was conducted. Data were collected using the Granada Burnout Questionnaire, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, the NEO Five-Factor Inventory, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Fear of CoronaVirus-19 Scale. High levels of burnout were present in 37.8% of the students. Moreover, 21.5% and 8.7% had borderline cases of anxiety or depression, respectively. Another 30.8% and 9.2%, respectively, were considered likely to present these conditions. According to the predictive models of burnout dimensions obtained, neuroticism is a predictor of all three burnout dimensions. Furthermore, anxiety, depression, extraversion, responsibility and engagement are predictors of some dimensions of the syndrome. Many nursing students present high levels of burnout, which is related to certain personality variables and to the presence of anxiety and/or depression. The level of professional engagement is inversely associated with the impact of burnout. The participants in this study have normalised their return to the pre-pandemic study routine (in-person classes), and fear of COVID-19 was not a significant predictor of any dimension of burnout.FEDER/Consejeria de Universidad, Investigacion e Innovacion de la Junta de Andalucia
P20-0062
Coping Strategies in Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients
The author(s) disclose the receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship and/or publication of this article: this study was supported by a grant from the Education Ministry (Program FPU16/01437), Madrid, Spanish Government.In Spain, 34,331 new cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed in 2018 and 15,923 individuals
died from this disease in the same year. The highest incidence of colorectal cancer is among
individuals aged 65â75 years and the physiological consequences of aging, alongside the effects
of the disease and its treatment, can exacerbate their physical deterioration and cognitive impairment
and reduce their social relationships. The learning of coping strategies may help to improve
the quality of life of patients after cancer diagnosis. To test the hypothesis that the utilization of
coping strategies can improve the quality of life of elderly patients with colorectal cancer, PubMed
and EBSCO databases were searched, up to 2021, using the following terms: âcoping strategies
and colorectal cancerâ with âanxietyâ, âquality of lifeâ, âdepressionâ, âunmet needsâ, âoptimismâ,
âintimacyâ, âdistressâ, âself-efficacyâ and âself-esteemâ with Boolean operators âANDâ, âORâ. The
literature search retrieved 641 titles/abstracts written in English. After an exhaustive analysis, only
7 studies met the inclusion criteria. Randomized evidence was scant and was reported only in 3/7 of
the studies analyzed. Data from available randomized evidence support that patients improved
on their depression and quality of life and felt more prepared to deal with their cancer. Coping
strategies in patients with colorectal cancer were effective in improving patient adaptation to their
new situation. Healthcare professionals working with these patients should receive training in this
complementary treatment, to be able to conduct comprehensive care in order to improve the quality
of life of these patients.Education Ministry, Madrid, Spanish Government FPU16/0143
Relation between Burnout and Sleep Problems in Nurses: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Burnout can affect nurses' sleep quality. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between burnout syndrome and sleep problems in nurses. A systematic review with meta-analysis was performed. PubMed, CINAHL and Scopus databases were used. Some of the inclusion criteria were quantitative studies, in which the levels of burnout and sleep disorders were investigated in a sample of nurses using validated scales. A total of 12 studies were included. Sociodemographic variables did not influence the relation between burnout and sleep problems, except for being female. The environment and workplace violence, together with psychological traits and shifts, affect the probability of developing burnout and insomnia. The meta-analysis sample was n = 1127 nurses. The effect size of the correlation between burnout and sleep disorders was r = 0.39 (95% CI 0.29-0.48) with p < 0.001, indicating that the higher the level of burnout in nurses, the greater the presence of sleep disorders. The positive correlation between burnout and sleep disorders is a problem that must be addressed to improve the health of nurses. Developing turnicity strategies, using warmer lights in hospital units during night shifts and eliminating the fixed night shift could improve nurses' working conditions
Burnout in Nursing Managers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Related Factors, Levels and Prevalence
This study forms part of the Doctoral Thesis of the first-named author within the Psychology
Doctoral Program from the University of Granada.Burnout syndrome is a major problem in occupational health, which also affects nursing
managers. The main aim was to analyze the level, prevalence and risk factors of burnout among
nursing managers. A systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted. The databases used
were Medline (Pubmed), PsycINFO, CINAHL, LILACS, Scielo and Scopus. The search equation
was âburnout AND nurs* AND (health manager OR case managers)â. Nursing managers present
high levels of emotional exhaustion and a high degree of depersonalization. Some studies show that
variables like age, gender, marital status, having children or mobbing and other occupational factors
are related with burnout. The prevalence estimation of emotional exhaustion with the meta-analysis
was high; 29% (95% CI = 9â56) with a sample of n = 780 nursing managers. The meta-analytical
estimation of the correlation between burnout and age was r = â0.07 (95% CI = â0.23â0.08). Work
overload, the need to mediate personnel conflicts, lack of time and support from superior staff,
contribute to the development of burnout among nursing managers.Junta de Andalucia
P11HUM-777
Personality Factors as Predictors in Burnout Level Changes for Surgical Area Nurses
Surgical area nurses provide comprehensive care to patients throughout the surgical process.
Increases in life expectancy lead to the appearance and development of diseases, translating into an
increase in the number of necessary interventions. Increases in the workload can be another risk
factor for the development of burnout in professionals in this area. Knowledge of psychological
and personality-related variables provides relevant information of level changes in the dimensions
of burnout syndrome. Three logistic regression models, based on a cross-sectional study with
214 nurses working in the surgical area in the Andalusian Health Service, Spain, were built for
each dimension. These models included different variables related to depression and personality,
with some being significant at the population level and consequently true risk or protection factors.
Friendliness, responsibility and extraversion are protection factors for the personal accomplishment
dimension, whilst neuroticism is a risk factor for this dimension. Friendliness is also a protection
factor for depersonalization, whilst depression is a risk factor. Finally, neuroticism, responsibility
and depression are risk factors for the emotional exhaustion dimension of burnout. These findings
provide relevant information that makes anticipation of this syndrome in this group easier
Prevalence, Related Factors, and Levels of Burnout Syndrome Among Nurses Working in Gynecology and Obstetrics Services: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Although burnout levels and the corresponding risk factors have been studied
in many nursing services, to date no meta-analytical studies have been undertaken of obstetrics and
gynecology units to examine the heterogeneity of burnout in this environment and the variables
associated with it. In the present paper, we aim to determine the prevalence, levels, and related
factors of burnout syndrome among nurses working in gynecology and obstetrics services. Methods:
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature were carried out using the following sources:
CINAHL (Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature), LILACS (Latin American and
Caribbean Health Sciences Literature), Medline, ProQuest (Proquest Health and Medical Complete),
SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), and Scopus. Results: Fourteen relevant studies were
identified, including, for this meta-analysis, n = 464 nurses. The following prevalence values were
obtained: emotional exhaustion 29% (95% CI: 11â52%), depersonalization 19% (95% CI: 6â38%),
and low personal accomplishment 44% (95% CI: 18â71%). The burnout variables considered were
sociodemographic (age, marital status, number of children, gender), work-related (duration of the
workday, nurse-patient ratio, experience or number of miscarriages/abortions), and psychological
(anxiety, stress, and verbal violence). Conclusion: Nurses working in obstetrics and gynecology units
present high levels of burnout syndrome. In over 33% of the study sample, at least two of the burnout
dimensions considered are apparent.This research was funded by the Excellence Research Project (P11HUM-7771) provided by the Andalusian
Government (Spain)