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The Effect of Burnout Experienced by Nurses in Retirement Homes on Human Resources Economics

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  • Ljiljana Leskovic

    (Department of a Holistic Patient Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Novo Mesto, Na Loko 2, 8000 Novo Mesto, Slovenia)

  • Sergej Gričar

    (Department of Quantitative Economics, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, University of Novo Mesto, Na Loko 2, 8000 Novo Mesto, Slovenia)

  • Raffaella Folgieri

    (Department of Philosophy, University of Milan, Via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122 Milano, Italy)

  • Violeta Šugar

    (Department of Entrepreneurship and Quality, Faculty of Economics and Tourism “Dr. Mijo Mirković”, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Zagrebačka 30, 52100 Pula, Croatia)

  • Štefan Bojnec

    (Department of Economics, Faculty of Management, University of Primorska, Izolska Vrata 2, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
    Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic)

Abstract

The human resources economic implications of nursing burnout amongst nurses working in retirement homes have become a critical concern within the healthcare industry. As the backbone of care provision in these settings, it is crucial to understand the consequences of burnout on the workforce’s well-being and organisational sustainability. This study aims to investigate burnout among nurses working in retirement homes in Slovenia. The reasons for burnout vary across countries and regions, so gathering data specific to this population is essential. Through surveys conducted among 253 nurses and medical technicians, factor analysis revealed three factors for burnout: emotional exhaustion, reduced personal fulfilment, and impersonality. This research aims to pave the way for reducing workplace stress by creating new opportunities for better working conditions. To achieve these goals, executive management in retirement homes should gain proficiency in the four elements of the quality management cycle: planning, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Furthermore, a comparative analysis was conducted to collate the empirical findings with those from Croatia.

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  • Ljiljana Leskovic & Sergej Gričar & Raffaella Folgieri & Violeta Šugar & Štefan Bojnec, 2024. "The Effect of Burnout Experienced by Nurses in Retirement Homes on Human Resources Economics," Economies, MDPI, vol. 12(2), pages 1-15, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jecomi:v:12:y:2024:i:2:p:33-:d:1329827
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