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Work Engagement and Burnout in a Private Healthcare Unit in Greece

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  • George Alexias

    (Department of Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, 17671 Athens, Greece)

  • Maria Papandreopoulou

    (School of Social Sciences, Postgraduate Programme “Health Care Management”, Hellenic Open University, 26335 Patras, Greece)

  • Constantinos Togas

    (Department of Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, 17671 Athens, Greece)

Abstract

Work engagement represents a positive work-related state of mind characterized by three dimensions: Vigor (high levels of energy and mental resilience during work), Dedication (strong involvement in one’s work), and Absorption (complete-joyous immersion in one’s tasks). This study aimed to investigate work engagement and burnout in health professionals in a private healthcare unit in Greece. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 151 professionals, including doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and other health professionals involved in this setting. The study duration was four months (January–April 2022). The questionnaire covered sociodemographic and work-related information, along with the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Regarding the subdimensions of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, participants demonstrated a moderate score in Absorption and medium to high scores in Vigor and Dedication. In terms of burnout, they showed a low score in Depersonalization, a medium score in Emotional Exhaustion, and a high score in Personal Accomplishment. Those with nonpermanent employment contracts scored higher in all dimensions of burnout compared to those with permanent employment contracts. Vigor, Dedication, and Absorption correlated negatively with Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization and positively with Personal Accomplishment. Vigor negatively predicted Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal Accomplishment. In conclusion, healthcare professionals in the private healthcare sector in Greece demonstrate moderate work engagement and experience moderate burnout. There are differences in work engagement and burnout based on sociodemographic and work-related characteristics. Promoting work engagement (especially the dimension of Vigor) is essential to preventing and addressing burnout among healthcare professionals.

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  • George Alexias & Maria Papandreopoulou & Constantinos Togas, 2024. "Work Engagement and Burnout in a Private Healthcare Unit in Greece," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(2), pages 1-12, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:2:p:130-:d:1326023
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    1. Valentina Fietta & Francesca Bertoldo & Lorenzo Gasperi & Cristina Mazza & Paolo Roma & Merylin Monaro, 2023. "The Role of Work Engagement in Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic among Mental Healthcare Workers: An Italian Study to Improve Work Sustainability during Emergency Situations," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-16, February.
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