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Factors Associated with Burnout in Healthcare Professionals

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  • Sabinne Marie Taranu

    (Department of Medical Specialties II, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania)

  • Adina Carmen Ilie

    (Department of Medical Specialties II, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania)

  • Ana-Maria Turcu

    (Department of Medical Specialties II, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania)

  • Ramona Stefaniu

    (Department of Medical Specialties II, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania)

  • Ioana Alexandra Sandu

    (Department of Medical Specialties II, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania)

  • Anca Iuliana Pislaru

    (Department of Medical Specialties II, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania)

  • Ioana Dana Alexa

    (Department of Medical Specialties II, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania)

  • Calina Anda Sandu

    (Department of Medical Specialties II, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania)

  • Tudor-Stefan Rotaru

    (Department of Medical Specialties III, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania)

  • Teodora Alexa-Stratulat

    (Department of Medical Oncology–Radiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania)

Abstract

Burnout in healthcare professionals remains an ongoing concern. There are a number of variables associated with reactivity to stress in healthcare staff. This study wants to identify risk factors which predispose healthcare professionals to burnout. Material and Methods: The cross-sectional study included a group of 200 subjects, medical staff and auxiliary staff from the national health units, who gave their free consent to answer the questions regarding the level of perceived stress at work. The screening tool used was disseminated through the Google Forms platform, maintaining the anonymity of the participants. Results: Resident doctors (42%) responded predominantly, reporting the highest level of burnout, with nurses (26.5%) being the least affected (χ 2 = 36.73, p < 0.01). Less work experience is correlated with increased burnout (rho = 0.29, p < 0.01). Reactivity to stress was highly associated with workplace, with ambulance staff being the most vulnerable (χ 2 = 6.58, p < 0.05). Participants’ relationship status significantly influenced the burnout rate, the unmarried, with or without a partner, being more affected (χ 2 = 16.14, p < 0.01). There are no significant differences between male and female gender, regarding the average level of burnout (U = 1.47; p > 0.05), nor between living in a house or apartment (U = 4.66; p > 0.05). Positive associations were identified between the level of burnout and variables such as: management pressure, administrative work, routine, regretting decisions regarding patients, harassment at work and sacrifice of personal time. Conclusions: The results of this study identify age, profession, workplace seniority and relationship status as factors associated with burnout in medical personnel.

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  • Sabinne Marie Taranu & Adina Carmen Ilie & Ana-Maria Turcu & Ramona Stefaniu & Ioana Alexandra Sandu & Anca Iuliana Pislaru & Ioana Dana Alexa & Calina Anda Sandu & Tudor-Stefan Rotaru & Teodora Alexa, 2022. "Factors Associated with Burnout in Healthcare Professionals," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-13, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:22:p:14701-:d:967382
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