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An Analysis of Burnout, Coping, and Pulse Wave Velocity in Relation to the Workplace of Healthcare Workers for the Sustainability of the Medical Career

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  • Ioana Marin

    (Center of Studies in Preventive Medicine, Discipline of Occupational Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine V, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Corneluta Fira-Mladinescu

    (Center of Studies in Preventive Medicine, Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Microbiology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Catalin Nicolae Marin

    (Department of Physics, Faculty of Physics, West University of Timisoara, V. Parvan Ave., No. 4, 300223 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Victoria Stan

    (Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Spiru Haret University, Fabricii Street No. 46G, 060821 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Sorin Ursoniu

    (Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, Discipline of Public Health, Department of Functional Sciences, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square, No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania)

Abstract

The assessment of the health status of healthcare workers (HWs) is related to the growing interest in the sustainability of the medical profession. This study explores for the first time the level of burnout, coping strategies, and pulse wave velocity (PWV), the correlations between them, and possible connections with the workplace. It included 154 HWs, aged 25–64 years, 83.76% women, divided into five groups (oncology, cardiology, intensive care, occupational health, and residents). The Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT-23) questionnaire for the burnout level and the Carver Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (COPE) questionnaire for the coping strategies were used. PWV was measured with a TensioMed arteriograph. Regarding BAT subscales, all studied groups are at burnout for exhaustion (E) , prone to burnout for mental distancing (MD) , emotional impairment (EI) , and no burnout for cognitive impairment (CI) . On the four subscales of the BAT, the MANOVA shows a medium-sized effect of the workplace on MD and on CI. All subjects use positive coping strategies. Problem-solving mechanisms are often used, followed by emotional support-based and social support-based coping. PWV correlates with age and BMI and has a small positive correlation with MD, CI, and EI. High burnout levels are related to the healthcare profession, not to the workplace. Our research shows the practical need to supervise the mental and physical health of HWs in order to preserve their health through medical and organizational methods.

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  • Ioana Marin & Corneluta Fira-Mladinescu & Catalin Nicolae Marin & Victoria Stan & Sorin Ursoniu, 2024. "An Analysis of Burnout, Coping, and Pulse Wave Velocity in Relation to the Workplace of Healthcare Workers for the Sustainability of the Medical Career," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(3), pages 1-17, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:3:p:997-:d:1325374
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