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Occupational Burnout among Nursing Professionals: A Comparative Analysis of 1103 Polish Female Nurses across Different Hospital Settings

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  • Dominika Gniewek

    (Student Research Circle in Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, 51-618 Wroclaw, Poland)

  • Weronika Wawro

    (Student Research Circle in Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, 51-618 Wroclaw, Poland)

  • Michał Czapla

    (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Wrocław Medical University, 51-616 Wrocław, Poland
    Group of Research in Care (GRUPAC), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain)

  • Dorota Milecka

    (Department of Nursing, Institute of Medicine, State Higher Vocational School in Glogow, 67-200 Glogow, Poland)

  • Krystyna Kowalczuk

    (Department of Integrated Medical Care, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-269 Bialystok, Poland)

  • Izabella Uchmanowicz

    (Department of Nursing and Obstetrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, 51-618 Wroclaw, Poland
    Institute of Heart Diseases, University Hospital, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland)

Abstract

Burnout is common in public trust professions that help people, particularly in healthcare. Professional burnout is a psychological syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lowered sense of personal achievement in individuals who work with other people. Research has also shown that occupational burnout can result from the incompetence of employees. This study aimed to examine the occupational burnout and coping strategies among nurses working in different hospital settings. A study group consisted of 1103 Polish female nurses working in non-invasive, intensive care, and surgical units. The following validated tools were used: the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Mini-COPE questionnaire. The largest contribution in occupational burnout was depersonalization (mean score of 51.57) and, to a lesser extent, emotional exhaustion (mean score of 47). The smallest impact was recorded for job satisfaction (mean score of 28.76). Nurses in surgical departments were younger, less burned out, and dealt with stress better than nurses in non-invasive and intensive care units. Nurses in non-invasive wards were the most burned out among the study sample. Nurses in intensive care experienced the least satisfaction from work. In conclusion, professional burnout in nurses depends on the hospital settings, and this specification should be considered in recognizing this problem among nurses. Considering coping strategies, the results suggest a need for tailored coping interventions and support programs specifically designed for nurses working in high-stress environments such as the intensive care unit and non-invasive ward. Given that surgical nurses demonstrated better coping strategies, there is an opportunity to share their best practices with nurses in the intensive care unit and non-invasive ward. In the long-term perspective, investing in the well-being of healthcare workers can lead to a more sustainable healthcare system. By reducing turnover rates and improving the quality of care, sustainable practices can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems.

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  • Dominika Gniewek & Weronika Wawro & Michał Czapla & Dorota Milecka & Krystyna Kowalczuk & Izabella Uchmanowicz, 2023. "Occupational Burnout among Nursing Professionals: A Comparative Analysis of 1103 Polish Female Nurses across Different Hospital Settings," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-10, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:11:p:8628-:d:1155999
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