Objectives:Nurses working in critical care units may encounter substantial work-related strain,and elevated levels of stress can lead to burnout,ultimately impacting both the quality of nursing care and their overall ...Objectives:Nurses working in critical care units may encounter substantial work-related strain,and elevated levels of stress can lead to burnout,ultimately impacting both the quality of nursing care and their overall working experience.This study aimed to assess job burnout and determine the factors that contribute to it among critical care nurses in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.Methods:This study employed a descriptive,exploratory,cross-sectional research design.A total of 220 nurses employed in the critical care units of 5 private hospitals in the eastern region were selected for participation in this study using a convenience sample method.An electronic survey was distributed to critical care nurses in the Eastern Province who satisfied the specified inclusion criteria.The job burnout questionnaire utilized in this study was derived from previously conducted research,which has been established as a reliable and valid survey instrument.The process of data analysis was conducted utilizing the SPSS program.The scientific research conducted on human subjects adhered rigorously to all ethical considerations.Results:The highest percentage of nurses at the critical care units reported experiencing moderate levels of job burnout.Nurses exhibiting greater levels of professional experience demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in overall burnout scores when compared to their less experienced counterparts.Furthermore,within the realm of sociodemographic factors,it was found that the only significant independent predictor for job burnout was the level of experience among critical care nurses.Conclusions:The prevalence of burnout among nurses in critical care settings was found to be significant,with most participants reporting moderate levels of burnout which can yield significant ramifications for nurses and healthcare professionals.Consequently,healthcare organizations must accord primacy to the welfare of their staff and adopt proactive strategies to mitigate job burnout.展开更多
Objectives:Teachers are facing unprecedented new challenges leading them to face an increasing number of tasks that are not part of their job,as well as having to cope with the additional skills acquisition that comes...Objectives:Teachers are facing unprecedented new challenges leading them to face an increasing number of tasks that are not part of their job,as well as having to cope with the additional skills acquisition that comes with non-traditional forms of teaching and learning,and increased work pressure leading to an increase in the rate of teachers leaving the profession.Therefore,this study aims to explore the mechanism of the career calling on job burnout through career adaptability and work engagement.Methods:This study conducted a cross-sectional survey of 465 primary and secondary school teachers(PSST)in China's Mainland from the perspective of work adjustment and used structural equation modeling(SEM)to examine the mediating roles of career adaptability and work engagement in the relationship between teachers’career calling and job burnout.Results:The results show that PSSTs are above average in career calling,career adaptability,and work engagement,while job burnout is below average.A significant positive or negative correlation exists between career calling,career adaptability,work engagement,and job burnout.The result of path analysis indicates that career adaptability and work engagement exert an indirect influence on the job burnout of PSST through three paths:namely,the independent intermediary role of career adaptability(EV=−0.144),the independent intermediary role of work engagement(EV=0.172)and the chain intermediary role of the two(EV=0.176).Conclusion:This study emphasizes the importance of career adaptability and work engagement in teacher development in regulating career calling and job burnout.Therefore,on the one hand,we think that if managers want to reduce teachers’job burnout,they need to pay more attention to teachers’career adaptability and work engagement,rather than relying solely on teachers’career calling.On the other hand,it is to remind teachers not to rely on their adjustment to adapt to the work,but also to need outside help as much as possible.展开更多
Objectives This study aimed to validate the Russian version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory(R-CBI)among nurses in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and explored factors contributing to burnout.Methods The original Copenha...Objectives This study aimed to validate the Russian version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory(R-CBI)among nurses in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and explored factors contributing to burnout.Methods The original Copenhagen Burnout Inventory(CBI)was translated into the R-CBI using a rigorous forward-backward method and reviewed by experts.Between July and November 2022,1,530 nurses were recruited through convenience sampling method from various nursing settings in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to test the scale’s reliability and validity,including confirmatory factor analysis(CFA),internal consistency reliability,and concurrent validity.A linear regression analysis was conducted to identify influencing factors of burnout.Results The content of the R-CBI is consistent with the original CBI,consisting of 19 items with three dimensions.The Cronbach’sαcoefficient is 0.926 in Kazakhstan and 0.922 in Kyrgyzstan,ranging from 0.830 to 0.898 for three dimensions.The CFA results among nurses in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan supported the three-factor structure of R-CBI with good fit indices.Concurrent validity was established through significant correlations(P<0.001)with job satisfaction questionnaire(r=−0.457),Depression Anxiety Stress Scales(r=0.506 in depression,r=0.485 in anxiety,r=0.564 in stress),and WHO-5 Well-Being Index(r=−0.528).The overall burnout level was 36.1±17.6 and 37.5±17.4 in Kazakhstani and Kyrgyzstani nurses,respectively.Significant influencing factors of burnout included gender,age,educational level,and COVID-19 infection history.Conclusions The R-CBI was proved to be a reliable and valid tool for assessing nurses’burnout in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.展开更多
BACKGROUND Burnout syndrome is a significant issue among healthcare professionals worldwide,marked by depersonalization,emotional exhaustion,and a reduced sense of personal achievement.This psychological and physical ...BACKGROUND Burnout syndrome is a significant issue among healthcare professionals worldwide,marked by depersonalization,emotional exhaustion,and a reduced sense of personal achievement.This psychological and physical burden profoundly affects healthcare professionals'quality of care and overall well-being.In Somalia,where the healthcare system faces numerous challenges,the escalating demand for medical services and inadequate resources,coupled with overwhelming workloads,long hours,and high-stress levels,make healthcare providers particularly vulnerable to burnout syndrome.This,in turn,affects both the mental health of healthcare personnel and the quality of care they provide.AIM To examine the prevalence and determinants of burnout syndrome among healthcare practitioners in Mogadishu,Somalia.METHODS This cross-sectional prospective study was performed among 246 healthcare providers employed at a tertiary care hospital in Mogadishu,Somalia,who were recruited via random sampling.Data were collected using questionnaires that covered sociodemographic,psychological,work-related characteristics,and burnout syndrome.Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the variables that correlated with burnout syndrome.The results were presented using adjusted odds ratios(AORs),95%CIs,and P values,with a cutoff of 0.05 for identifying significant associations.RESULTS Among the participants,24%(95%CI:18.8%–29.8%)exhibited symptoms of burnout syndrome.Factors associated with burnout included female gender(AOR=6.60;95%CI:2.29-19.04),being married(AOR=3.07;95%CI:1.14-8.28),being divorced or widowed(AOR=5.84;95%CI:1.35-25.35),working more than 7 night shifts(AOR=3.19;95%CI:1.30–7.82),having less than 5 years of job experience(AOR=5.28;95%CI:1.29-21.65),experiencing poor sleep quality(AOR=5.29;95%CI:1.88-14.89),and exhibiting depressive(AOR=4.46;95%CI:1.59-12.53)and anxiety symptoms(AOR=7.34;95%CI:2.49-21.60).CONCLUSION This study found that nearly one in four healthcare professionals suffers from burnout syndrome.Improving sleep quality,monitoring,and providing mental health support could enhance their well-being and patient care.展开更多
Background:considering the significant issue of learning burnout among university students,it is essential to investigate the connection between mindfulness and learning burnout.This systematic review and metaanalysis...Background:considering the significant issue of learning burnout among university students,it is essential to investigate the connection between mindfulness and learning burnout.This systematic review and metaanalysis sought to thoroughly examine the direct and indirect relationships betweenmindfulness and learning burnout.Methods:a comprehensive literature search was conducted in Scopus,Google Scholar,and Web of Science databases until 07 July 2024.A comprehensive literature review analysis of 19 articles was included,which identified three dimensions of learning burnout:emotions,behaviors,and outcomes,determined the indirect and direct relationships between mindfulness and learning burnout,and outlined the indirect relationship between mindfulness and learning burnout.This meta-analysis incorporated data from nine studies,encompassing a total of 5227 university students experiencing learning burnout.Results:the findings revealed a significant negative correlation between mindfulness and learning burnout,with a correlation coefficient of r=-0.396,(98.6%CI[-0.521,-0.272]).Additionally,a notable negative relationship was observed between mindfulness and emotional exhaustion,characterized by a correlation coefficient of r=-0.281,(98.0%CI[-0.438,-0.123]).It also found that mindfulness indirectly influenced learning burnout by other factors(such as self-efficacy,social support,and so on).However,the empirical analysis of the indirect relationship is not supported by sufficient meta-data.Conclusion:this study indicates that there is a significant and negative direct relationship or some indirect correlation between learning burnout and mindfulness,which may affect learning burnout through internal and external factors.These results also highlight the urgent need for a more in-depth exploration of the indirect mechanisms influencing the relationship between mindfulness and learning burnout.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the correlation between perceived stress,job burnout,and subjective well-being among undergraduate nursing interns.Methods:A total of 260 clinical nursing interns who interned in tertiary hospital...Objective:To analyze the correlation between perceived stress,job burnout,and subjective well-being among undergraduate nursing interns.Methods:A total of 260 clinical nursing interns who interned in tertiary hospitals from July 2024 to April 2025 were selected as the survey subjects.They were administered the Chinese version of the Perceived Stress Scale(CPSS),the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey(MBI-HSS),and the General Well-being Schedule(GWB)to evaluate the correlation between perceived stress,job burnout,and subjective well-being.Results:The subjective well-being scores of those with higher perceived stress were lower than those with moderate stress;individuals with severe job burnout had lower subjective well-being compared to those without job burnout or with mild to moderate job burnout levels(p<0.05).Correlation analysis revealed that the subjective well-being of undergraduate nursing interns was negatively correlated with perceived stress and job burnout(p<0.05).Conclusion:Undergraduate nursing interns experience significant perceived stress and a strong sense of job burnout.Their subjective well-being is correlated with their perceived stress and job burnout.It is necessary to optimize the clinical teaching model and provide psychological skills training to alleviate the interns’perceived stress and job burnout,thereby significantly enhancing their subjective well-being.展开更多
The study examines the relationship between emotional intelligence(EI),work-family conflict,and burnout among remote workers,a highly relevant issue in modern working dynamics.The sample included 557 remote workers(Mal...The study examines the relationship between emotional intelligence(EI),work-family conflict,and burnout among remote workers,a highly relevant issue in modern working dynamics.The sample included 557 remote workers(Males=59.1%,Mage=31.9,SD=4.64)including different professions(Information technology,engineers,business and management,content writers andfinance)in China.Data was gathered using a cross-sectional survey utilizing standardized tools,including the Work-Family Conflict Scale,Maslach Burnout Inventory,and Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale.Structure equation modeling with slope checks on moderation effects was conducted.Thefindings indicated a significant inverse relationship between work-family conflict and all subdimensions of emotional intelligence,indicating that increased EI could alleviate issues related to work-family conflict in remote working environments.In addition,emotional intelligence and depersonalization,a component of burnout,were found to be inversely related in the study.Thesefindings highlight the role of emotional intelligence on work-family conflict and burnout relationships.Our studyfindings provide a foundation for targeted interventions aimed at enhancing emotional intelligence,thereby reducing burnout in remote work settings and ultimately fostering the well-being and productivity of remote employees.展开更多
The current study conducted the psychological capital profiles and the relation between profile memberships and learning burnout among undergraduates.Participants were 541 Chinese undergraduates ranging from 18 to 21 ...The current study conducted the psychological capital profiles and the relation between profile memberships and learning burnout among undergraduates.Participants were 541 Chinese undergraduates ranging from 18 to 21 years old(48.2%male;Mean years=19.54,SD=1.09 years).Latent profile analysis revealed three categories of psychological capital profile consistent high psychological capital profile(50.5%),consistent low psychological capital profile(38.1%),and dominate loss-orientated psychological capital profile(11.4%).The undergraduates in consistent high profile reported high self-efficacy,resilience,hope,and optimism.Consistent low profile characterized by a little low(~0.50 SD below the M)self-efficacy,resilience,hope,and optimism.Dominant loss-orientated profile displayed low self-efficacy,hope,optimism,but a little relatively high resilience.Specifically,undergraduates in consistent high profile exhibited low level of learning burnout;while undergraduates with low level of psychological capital(i.e.,consistent low profile and dominate loss-orientated profile)reported high level of learning burnout.The findings have theoretical significance which provides important knowledge about psychological capital profile among Chinese undergraduates.They have practical implications for student counselling and development providing person-centric support to students based on their individual psychological profiles.展开更多
Background:With the proliferation of smartphones,adolescent mobile phone dependency has intensified,potentially precipitating academic burnout and other adverse outcomes among students.Contemporary study mostly examin...Background:With the proliferation of smartphones,adolescent mobile phone dependency has intensified,potentially precipitating academic burnout and other adverse outcomes among students.Contemporary study mostly examines college populations,resulting in a lack of exploration on the internal mechanisms connecting mobile phone dependency to academic burnout.In addition to analysing the chain-mediated effects of sleep quality and cognitive flexibility,this study sought to provide theoretical insights for prevention by applying the Conservation of Resources theory to examine the relationship between academic burnout and mobile phone dependency among middle and high school students.Methods:A cluster convenience sampling approach was adopted.Data were collected from 811 middle and high school students in Tianjin,China,using a paper-based questionnaire battery comprising the Mobile Phone Addiction Index,the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index,the Cognitive Flexibility Scale,and the Adolescent Academic Burnout Scale.Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were conducted using SPSS 25.0.Chain mediation effects were examined via the PROCESS macro,with significance assessed using bias-corrected bootstrap 95%confidence intervals.Results:A statistically significant positive link exists between mobile phone dependency and academic burnout among middle and high school students(r=0.575,p<0.001).Dependence on mobile phones had a substantial direct impact on academic burnout(β=0.303,p<0.001).Chain mediation analysis revealed that mobile phone dependency had a substantial direct impact on academic burnout(β=0.303,p<0.001).Sleep quality and cognitive flexibility mediated the link between mobile phone dependency and academic burnout.These indirect pathways represent 44.18%of the total effect.Conclusions:Mobile phone dependency contributes to academic burnout amongmiddle and high school students,mediated sequentially by sleep quality and cognitive flexibility.These findings suggest a potential intervention strategy to mitigate academic burnout by targeting excessive mobile phone use,enhancing sleep hygiene,and implementing cognitive flexibility training.展开更多
In this editorial we comment on the article by Mohamed et al published in the recent issue of World Journal of Psychiatry.Globally,health care workers are facing a major problem called burnout syndrome,which is charac...In this editorial we comment on the article by Mohamed et al published in the recent issue of World Journal of Psychiatry.Globally,health care workers are facing a major problem called burnout syndrome,which is characterized by emotional alienation,burnout,and decreased personal fulfillment.This physical and mental stress has a significant impact on the quality of care and health of medical per-sonnel.This study delves into the challenges facing Somalia’s healthcare system,such as lack of resources,heavy workloads,long working hours,and high-pressure environments that make healthcare personnel particularly vulnerable to burnout.This situation further affects their mental health and the quality of care services.Research shows that about 25%of healthcare professionals are affected by burnout syndrome.By improving the quality of sleep,strengthening monitoring,and providing mental health support,the health status of medical personnel and patient care can be effectively improved.The findings highlight the need for interventions including improved sleep quality,enhanced mental health monitoring and support,appropriate workload management,a supportive work climate,and effective time management strategies in the workplace to enhance health staff well-being and the quality of patient care.These measures are critical to addressing the current challenges of the healthcare system,improving patient care and prioritizing the well-being of frontline healthcare staff.展开更多
Background:Parents of children with autism are susceptible to parenting burnout due to tremendous parenting burden and parenting challenges.Parenting burnout has a detrimental effect on both children with autism and t...Background:Parents of children with autism are susceptible to parenting burnout due to tremendous parenting burden and parenting challenges.Parenting burnout has a detrimental effect on both children with autism and their parents.However,the underlying mechanisms that lead to parenting burnout remain unclear.This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parenting stress and parenting burnout,along with the serial mediation effect of social support and coping strategies in the context of families with autistic children.Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional study in 231 parents of autistic children in four autism facilities located in central Hubei province.Data were collected through the Parental Stress Index,Social Support Rating Scale,Simplified Coping Strategies Questionnaire,and Caregiver Burnout Assessment Questionnaire.Results:Parenting stress and burnout status were:72.3%of parents reported high-stress levels,16.9%experienced risks for parenting burnout,and 19.9%were currently experiencing burnout.Both social support and coping strategies played partial mediating roles in the relationship between parental stress and burnout,forming a serial mediation effect.Conclusion:Parenting stress is a risk factor for parenting burnout.Social support and coping strategies play a chain mediating role between parenting stress and parenting burnout,which may act as the underlying mechanisms.The study offers insights into potential intervention points for reducing parenting burnout.Future efforts are needed to devote to parenting stress,social support and coping strategy to enhance the psychological well-being of parents with autistic children.展开更多
This longitudinal study investigated how self-management and learning burnout influences the relationship between habitual mobile phone use and subjective well-being amongfirst-year university students.A sample of 1172 ...This longitudinal study investigated how self-management and learning burnout influences the relationship between habitual mobile phone use and subjective well-being amongfirst-year university students.A sample of 1172 Chinese university students participated in a two-wave survey,with data collected six months apart at two time points(T1,T2).The results of Pearson correlation revealed that higher habitual mobile phone use at T1 was associated with lower subjective well-being at T2.Self-management was associated with healthy phone use habits and higher subjective wellbeing.Learning burnout risk was higher with habitual phone usage.Lower self-management and learning burnout at T2 played a chain mediating role between habitual mobile phone use at T1 and subjective well-being at T2 so that subjective well-being was much lower that with either of the variables alone.Overall,thesefindings suggest that habitual mobile phone use is a reliable predictor of college student’s subjective well-being,by their self-management and level of learning burnout over time.This research highlights the long-term impact of habitual mobile phone use on students’subjective well-being and provides valuable insights for developing effective interventions to support students well-being.展开更多
We examined the mediating effect of burnout and subjective well-being on the relationship between work-family conflict and learning capacity among college teachers.Using a cross-sectional study design,422 Chinese colle...We examined the mediating effect of burnout and subjective well-being on the relationship between work-family conflict and learning capacity among college teachers.Using a cross-sectional study design,422 Chinese college teachers(females=57.3%,mean years of service=35.56,SD=6.38)completed the Work-Family Conflict Questionnaire(WFCQ),the Burnout Scale(BS),the Subjective Well-Being Scale(SWBS),and the Teacher Learning Capacity Evaluation Scale(TLCES).The results indicated that work-family conflict had a direct connection with learning capacity.Moreover,work-family conflict had an indirect association with learning capacity through the sequential mediating roles of burnout and subjective well-being.Thesefindings enhanced the understanding of the mechanism of learning capacity and provided new perspectives for the development of learning capacity among college teachers.展开更多
This paper focuses on the issue of nurses’job burnout and conducts an in-depth analysis of its contributing factors from multiple dimensions,including organizational management,job characteristics,and individual attr...This paper focuses on the issue of nurses’job burnout and conducts an in-depth analysis of its contributing factors from multiple dimensions,including organizational management,job characteristics,and individual attributes.These factors include shortages in nursing human resources,lack of management support,excessive workload,and differences in coping strategies.Based on this analysis,targeted human resource management strategies are proposed,covering aspects such as optimizing human resource allocation,leadership development and organizational support,humanized management practices,and competency development with supporting systems.The aim is to alleviate nurses’job burnout,improve the quality of nursing work and nurses’professional well-being,and provide theoretical reference and practical guidance for human resource management in the nursing industry.展开更多
We investigate the impact of high-energy O ions on the occurrence of single-event burnout(SEB) in silicon carbide(Si C) metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors(MOSFETs) under various bias conditions. Thro...We investigate the impact of high-energy O ions on the occurrence of single-event burnout(SEB) in silicon carbide(Si C) metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors(MOSFETs) under various bias conditions. Through a combination of SRIM, GEANT4, and TCAD simulations, we explore the role of secondary ions generated by nuclear reactions between high-energy O ions and Si C materials. These secondary ions, with significantly higher linear energy transfer(LET) values, contribute to electron–hole pair generation, leading to SEB. Our results show that the energy deposition and penetration depth of these secondary ions, especially those with high LET, are sufficient to induce catastrophic SEB in Si C MOSFETs. The study also highlights the critical influence of reverse bias voltage on SEB occurrence and provides insights into the failure mechanisms induced by nuclear reactions with high-energy O ions. This work offers valuable understanding for improving the radiation resistance of Si C-based power devices used in space and high-radiation environments,contributing to the design of more reliable electronics for future space missions.展开更多
Scholars have studied academic burnout and found that it negatively impacts students’mental health.The purpose of this paper is to explore the causes of academic burnout from both internal and external perspectives.I...Scholars have studied academic burnout and found that it negatively impacts students’mental health.The purpose of this paper is to explore the causes of academic burnout from both internal and external perspectives.Internal reasons include:the effect of perfectionism,individual mindfulness,and achievement goals hold by the students during their academic life.The external factors include parenting styles and the school environment.This paper concludes with suggestions to prevent academic burnout for future researchers and educators.展开更多
BACKGROUND Burnout,musculoskeletal pain,and sharps injuries(SIs)affect medical workers.AIM To establish a model between SIs,burnout,and the risk factors to assess the extent to which burnout affects SIs.METHODS This q...BACKGROUND Burnout,musculoskeletal pain,and sharps injuries(SIs)affect medical workers.AIM To establish a model between SIs,burnout,and the risk factors to assess the extent to which burnout affects SIs.METHODS This questionnaire was used for an observational and cross-sectional study,which was based on members at a hospital affiliated with a medical university in Taichung,Taiwan,in 2020.The valid responses constituted 68.5%(1734 of 2531).The items were drawn from the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and Copenhagen burnout inventory and concerned work experience,occupational category,presence of chronic diseases,sleep duration,overtime work,and work schedule.Factor analysis,chi-square test,Fisher exact test,Multiple linear,logistic regression and Sobel test were conducted.The present analyses were performed using SAS Enterprise Guide 6.1 software(SAS Institute Inc.,Cary,NC,United States),and significance was set at P<0.05.RESULTS Personal and work-related burnout ranks, sex, work experience ranks, occupationalgroups, drinking in the past month, sleep duration per day, presence ofchronic diseases, overtime work ranks, and work schedule were associated withSIs. Frequent upper limb and lower limb pain (pain occurring every day or once aweek) determined to be related to SIs. High personal burnout (> Q3) and highwork-related burnout (> Q3) mediated the relationship between SIs and frequentlower limb pain. Similarly, frequent lower limb pain mediated the relationship ofSIs with high personal and high work-related burnout. High personal and highwork-related burnout mediated the relationships of SIs with overtime work andirregular shift work. The mediating model provides strong evidence of anassociation between mental health and SIs.CONCLUSIONBurnout was determined to contribute to SIs occurrence;specifically, it mediatedthe relationships of SIs with frequent musculoskeletal pain, overtime work, andirregular shift work.展开更多
Objective:The objective of the present study is to explore the effects of personality traits on job burnout among hospital nurses.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional research was done during 2019-2020 at Kashan...Objective:The objective of the present study is to explore the effects of personality traits on job burnout among hospital nurses.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional research was done during 2019-2020 at Kashan Shahid Beheshti Hospital.The data analysis procedures included descriptive statistics and the partial least squares-based structural equation modeling.The participants were 150 nursing professionals.A questionnaire indicating information on demographics,burnout(measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory with three dimensions of depersonalization,emotional exhaustion,and personal accomplishment),and personality profile(measured employing the neuroticism extraversion openness five-factor inventory including extroversion,conscientiousness,agreeableness,neuroticism,and openness to experience dimensions)was used to gather the required data.Results:The results of the study showed that the validity and reliability of the measurement model were desirable(factor load higher than 0.5,the Cronbach’s alpha value and the composite reliability are>0.7).Structural model showed statistically drastic,negative relationship between the nurses’burnout levels and neuroticism(β=0.722)and openness to experience(β=0.437).However,the relationship was significantly positive between the nurses’burnout levels and conscientiousness(β=0.672),agreement(β=0.594),and extraversion(β=0.559)(P<0.03).Conclusions:The present study helped the recognition of burnout among nurses working in hospitals and approved the effects of personality features on the burnout experience.展开更多
Background: Postgraduate medical trainees are at an increased risk of burnout. Burnout has been defined as “a psychological condition of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment occ...Background: Postgraduate medical trainees are at an increased risk of burnout. Burnout has been defined as “a psychological condition of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment occurring in people persistently exposed to emotional and interpersonal stressors at work”. It can arise either from within the individual, from the medical profession itself or from healthcare organisations. Burnout is associated with mental health issues in trainees, impaired work performance and suboptimal patient outcomes. Objective: To evaluate the level of burnout among trainees of the Malta Foundation Programme. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study of three cohorts of the Malta Foundation Programme was conducted using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) to evaluate incidence of personal-, work-related and client related burnout. The cohorts were at 3 months, 1 year and 2 years of training respectively. The CBI was administered via Google Forms after ethical clearance. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric comparative statistics were used to analyse the results through SPSS v25.0. Results: A global response rate of 26.5% was achieved. CBI and its subscales showed good internal validity. High scores for burnout in all three scales were identified except for client-related burnout in First Year doctors. Burnout peaked midway through the 2-year period. High numbers reported “feeling “tired” and “physically exhausted”. Males reported more burnout than females. Conclusion: The high level of burnout so early in the career of Maltese postgraduate medical trainees is of concern. More studies are needed on the causality of this burnout and what factors are associated with burnout in this population.展开更多
文摘Objectives:Nurses working in critical care units may encounter substantial work-related strain,and elevated levels of stress can lead to burnout,ultimately impacting both the quality of nursing care and their overall working experience.This study aimed to assess job burnout and determine the factors that contribute to it among critical care nurses in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.Methods:This study employed a descriptive,exploratory,cross-sectional research design.A total of 220 nurses employed in the critical care units of 5 private hospitals in the eastern region were selected for participation in this study using a convenience sample method.An electronic survey was distributed to critical care nurses in the Eastern Province who satisfied the specified inclusion criteria.The job burnout questionnaire utilized in this study was derived from previously conducted research,which has been established as a reliable and valid survey instrument.The process of data analysis was conducted utilizing the SPSS program.The scientific research conducted on human subjects adhered rigorously to all ethical considerations.Results:The highest percentage of nurses at the critical care units reported experiencing moderate levels of job burnout.Nurses exhibiting greater levels of professional experience demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in overall burnout scores when compared to their less experienced counterparts.Furthermore,within the realm of sociodemographic factors,it was found that the only significant independent predictor for job burnout was the level of experience among critical care nurses.Conclusions:The prevalence of burnout among nurses in critical care settings was found to be significant,with most participants reporting moderate levels of burnout which can yield significant ramifications for nurses and healthcare professionals.Consequently,healthcare organizations must accord primacy to the welfare of their staff and adopt proactive strategies to mitigate job burnout.
基金funded by Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation and Natural Science Foundation of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(NYY222055,NY224176)General Subject of Educational Science Planning in Jiangsu Province(C/2024/01/76)National Natural Science Foundation of China(62307025).
文摘Objectives:Teachers are facing unprecedented new challenges leading them to face an increasing number of tasks that are not part of their job,as well as having to cope with the additional skills acquisition that comes with non-traditional forms of teaching and learning,and increased work pressure leading to an increase in the rate of teachers leaving the profession.Therefore,this study aims to explore the mechanism of the career calling on job burnout through career adaptability and work engagement.Methods:This study conducted a cross-sectional survey of 465 primary and secondary school teachers(PSST)in China's Mainland from the perspective of work adjustment and used structural equation modeling(SEM)to examine the mediating roles of career adaptability and work engagement in the relationship between teachers’career calling and job burnout.Results:The results show that PSSTs are above average in career calling,career adaptability,and work engagement,while job burnout is below average.A significant positive or negative correlation exists between career calling,career adaptability,work engagement,and job burnout.The result of path analysis indicates that career adaptability and work engagement exert an indirect influence on the job burnout of PSST through three paths:namely,the independent intermediary role of career adaptability(EV=−0.144),the independent intermediary role of work engagement(EV=0.172)and the chain intermediary role of the two(EV=0.176).Conclusion:This study emphasizes the importance of career adaptability and work engagement in teacher development in regulating career calling and job burnout.Therefore,on the one hand,we think that if managers want to reduce teachers’job burnout,they need to pay more attention to teachers’career adaptability and work engagement,rather than relying solely on teachers’career calling.On the other hand,it is to remind teachers not to rely on their adjustment to adapt to the work,but also to need outside help as much as possible.
文摘Objectives This study aimed to validate the Russian version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory(R-CBI)among nurses in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and explored factors contributing to burnout.Methods The original Copenhagen Burnout Inventory(CBI)was translated into the R-CBI using a rigorous forward-backward method and reviewed by experts.Between July and November 2022,1,530 nurses were recruited through convenience sampling method from various nursing settings in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to test the scale’s reliability and validity,including confirmatory factor analysis(CFA),internal consistency reliability,and concurrent validity.A linear regression analysis was conducted to identify influencing factors of burnout.Results The content of the R-CBI is consistent with the original CBI,consisting of 19 items with three dimensions.The Cronbach’sαcoefficient is 0.926 in Kazakhstan and 0.922 in Kyrgyzstan,ranging from 0.830 to 0.898 for three dimensions.The CFA results among nurses in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan supported the three-factor structure of R-CBI with good fit indices.Concurrent validity was established through significant correlations(P<0.001)with job satisfaction questionnaire(r=−0.457),Depression Anxiety Stress Scales(r=0.506 in depression,r=0.485 in anxiety,r=0.564 in stress),and WHO-5 Well-Being Index(r=−0.528).The overall burnout level was 36.1±17.6 and 37.5±17.4 in Kazakhstani and Kyrgyzstani nurses,respectively.Significant influencing factors of burnout included gender,age,educational level,and COVID-19 infection history.Conclusions The R-CBI was proved to be a reliable and valid tool for assessing nurses’burnout in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
文摘BACKGROUND Burnout syndrome is a significant issue among healthcare professionals worldwide,marked by depersonalization,emotional exhaustion,and a reduced sense of personal achievement.This psychological and physical burden profoundly affects healthcare professionals'quality of care and overall well-being.In Somalia,where the healthcare system faces numerous challenges,the escalating demand for medical services and inadequate resources,coupled with overwhelming workloads,long hours,and high-stress levels,make healthcare providers particularly vulnerable to burnout syndrome.This,in turn,affects both the mental health of healthcare personnel and the quality of care they provide.AIM To examine the prevalence and determinants of burnout syndrome among healthcare practitioners in Mogadishu,Somalia.METHODS This cross-sectional prospective study was performed among 246 healthcare providers employed at a tertiary care hospital in Mogadishu,Somalia,who were recruited via random sampling.Data were collected using questionnaires that covered sociodemographic,psychological,work-related characteristics,and burnout syndrome.Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the variables that correlated with burnout syndrome.The results were presented using adjusted odds ratios(AORs),95%CIs,and P values,with a cutoff of 0.05 for identifying significant associations.RESULTS Among the participants,24%(95%CI:18.8%–29.8%)exhibited symptoms of burnout syndrome.Factors associated with burnout included female gender(AOR=6.60;95%CI:2.29-19.04),being married(AOR=3.07;95%CI:1.14-8.28),being divorced or widowed(AOR=5.84;95%CI:1.35-25.35),working more than 7 night shifts(AOR=3.19;95%CI:1.30–7.82),having less than 5 years of job experience(AOR=5.28;95%CI:1.29-21.65),experiencing poor sleep quality(AOR=5.29;95%CI:1.88-14.89),and exhibiting depressive(AOR=4.46;95%CI:1.59-12.53)and anxiety symptoms(AOR=7.34;95%CI:2.49-21.60).CONCLUSION This study found that nearly one in four healthcare professionals suffers from burnout syndrome.Improving sleep quality,monitoring,and providing mental health support could enhance their well-being and patient care.
文摘Background:considering the significant issue of learning burnout among university students,it is essential to investigate the connection between mindfulness and learning burnout.This systematic review and metaanalysis sought to thoroughly examine the direct and indirect relationships betweenmindfulness and learning burnout.Methods:a comprehensive literature search was conducted in Scopus,Google Scholar,and Web of Science databases until 07 July 2024.A comprehensive literature review analysis of 19 articles was included,which identified three dimensions of learning burnout:emotions,behaviors,and outcomes,determined the indirect and direct relationships between mindfulness and learning burnout,and outlined the indirect relationship between mindfulness and learning burnout.This meta-analysis incorporated data from nine studies,encompassing a total of 5227 university students experiencing learning burnout.Results:the findings revealed a significant negative correlation between mindfulness and learning burnout,with a correlation coefficient of r=-0.396,(98.6%CI[-0.521,-0.272]).Additionally,a notable negative relationship was observed between mindfulness and emotional exhaustion,characterized by a correlation coefficient of r=-0.281,(98.0%CI[-0.438,-0.123]).It also found that mindfulness indirectly influenced learning burnout by other factors(such as self-efficacy,social support,and so on).However,the empirical analysis of the indirect relationship is not supported by sufficient meta-data.Conclusion:this study indicates that there is a significant and negative direct relationship or some indirect correlation between learning burnout and mindfulness,which may affect learning burnout through internal and external factors.These results also highlight the urgent need for a more in-depth exploration of the indirect mechanisms influencing the relationship between mindfulness and learning burnout.
文摘Objective:To analyze the correlation between perceived stress,job burnout,and subjective well-being among undergraduate nursing interns.Methods:A total of 260 clinical nursing interns who interned in tertiary hospitals from July 2024 to April 2025 were selected as the survey subjects.They were administered the Chinese version of the Perceived Stress Scale(CPSS),the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey(MBI-HSS),and the General Well-being Schedule(GWB)to evaluate the correlation between perceived stress,job burnout,and subjective well-being.Results:The subjective well-being scores of those with higher perceived stress were lower than those with moderate stress;individuals with severe job burnout had lower subjective well-being compared to those without job burnout or with mild to moderate job burnout levels(p<0.05).Correlation analysis revealed that the subjective well-being of undergraduate nursing interns was negatively correlated with perceived stress and job burnout(p<0.05).Conclusion:Undergraduate nursing interns experience significant perceived stress and a strong sense of job burnout.Their subjective well-being is correlated with their perceived stress and job burnout.It is necessary to optimize the clinical teaching model and provide psychological skills training to alleviate the interns’perceived stress and job burnout,thereby significantly enhancing their subjective well-being.
文摘The study examines the relationship between emotional intelligence(EI),work-family conflict,and burnout among remote workers,a highly relevant issue in modern working dynamics.The sample included 557 remote workers(Males=59.1%,Mage=31.9,SD=4.64)including different professions(Information technology,engineers,business and management,content writers andfinance)in China.Data was gathered using a cross-sectional survey utilizing standardized tools,including the Work-Family Conflict Scale,Maslach Burnout Inventory,and Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale.Structure equation modeling with slope checks on moderation effects was conducted.Thefindings indicated a significant inverse relationship between work-family conflict and all subdimensions of emotional intelligence,indicating that increased EI could alleviate issues related to work-family conflict in remote working environments.In addition,emotional intelligence and depersonalization,a component of burnout,were found to be inversely related in the study.Thesefindings highlight the role of emotional intelligence on work-family conflict and burnout relationships.Our studyfindings provide a foundation for targeted interventions aimed at enhancing emotional intelligence,thereby reducing burnout in remote work settings and ultimately fostering the well-being and productivity of remote employees.
基金supported by Hunan Province Education Department Outstanding Youth Project(23B1131)Hunan Province Education Science Fourteenth Five-Year Plan Project(XJK24BXL003).
文摘The current study conducted the psychological capital profiles and the relation between profile memberships and learning burnout among undergraduates.Participants were 541 Chinese undergraduates ranging from 18 to 21 years old(48.2%male;Mean years=19.54,SD=1.09 years).Latent profile analysis revealed three categories of psychological capital profile consistent high psychological capital profile(50.5%),consistent low psychological capital profile(38.1%),and dominate loss-orientated psychological capital profile(11.4%).The undergraduates in consistent high profile reported high self-efficacy,resilience,hope,and optimism.Consistent low profile characterized by a little low(~0.50 SD below the M)self-efficacy,resilience,hope,and optimism.Dominant loss-orientated profile displayed low self-efficacy,hope,optimism,but a little relatively high resilience.Specifically,undergraduates in consistent high profile exhibited low level of learning burnout;while undergraduates with low level of psychological capital(i.e.,consistent low profile and dominate loss-orientated profile)reported high level of learning burnout.The findings have theoretical significance which provides important knowledge about psychological capital profile among Chinese undergraduates.They have practical implications for student counselling and development providing person-centric support to students based on their individual psychological profiles.
基金supported by the Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning Foundation of Tianjin(Grant No.TJJX22-006).
文摘Background:With the proliferation of smartphones,adolescent mobile phone dependency has intensified,potentially precipitating academic burnout and other adverse outcomes among students.Contemporary study mostly examines college populations,resulting in a lack of exploration on the internal mechanisms connecting mobile phone dependency to academic burnout.In addition to analysing the chain-mediated effects of sleep quality and cognitive flexibility,this study sought to provide theoretical insights for prevention by applying the Conservation of Resources theory to examine the relationship between academic burnout and mobile phone dependency among middle and high school students.Methods:A cluster convenience sampling approach was adopted.Data were collected from 811 middle and high school students in Tianjin,China,using a paper-based questionnaire battery comprising the Mobile Phone Addiction Index,the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index,the Cognitive Flexibility Scale,and the Adolescent Academic Burnout Scale.Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were conducted using SPSS 25.0.Chain mediation effects were examined via the PROCESS macro,with significance assessed using bias-corrected bootstrap 95%confidence intervals.Results:A statistically significant positive link exists between mobile phone dependency and academic burnout among middle and high school students(r=0.575,p<0.001).Dependence on mobile phones had a substantial direct impact on academic burnout(β=0.303,p<0.001).Chain mediation analysis revealed that mobile phone dependency had a substantial direct impact on academic burnout(β=0.303,p<0.001).Sleep quality and cognitive flexibility mediated the link between mobile phone dependency and academic burnout.These indirect pathways represent 44.18%of the total effect.Conclusions:Mobile phone dependency contributes to academic burnout amongmiddle and high school students,mediated sequentially by sleep quality and cognitive flexibility.These findings suggest a potential intervention strategy to mitigate academic burnout by targeting excessive mobile phone use,enhancing sleep hygiene,and implementing cognitive flexibility training.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Program of Nantong City,No.Key003Nantong Young Medical Expert,No.46+2 种基金Science and Technology Program of Nantong Health Committee,No.MA2019003,No.MA2021017 and No.MSZ2024038Science and Technology Program of Nantong City,No.JCZ2022040Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University,No.KD2021JYYJYB025,No.KD2022KYJJZD022,and No.KD2024KYJJ289.
文摘In this editorial we comment on the article by Mohamed et al published in the recent issue of World Journal of Psychiatry.Globally,health care workers are facing a major problem called burnout syndrome,which is characterized by emotional alienation,burnout,and decreased personal fulfillment.This physical and mental stress has a significant impact on the quality of care and health of medical per-sonnel.This study delves into the challenges facing Somalia’s healthcare system,such as lack of resources,heavy workloads,long working hours,and high-pressure environments that make healthcare personnel particularly vulnerable to burnout.This situation further affects their mental health and the quality of care services.Research shows that about 25%of healthcare professionals are affected by burnout syndrome.By improving the quality of sleep,strengthening monitoring,and providing mental health support,the health status of medical personnel and patient care can be effectively improved.The findings highlight the need for interventions including improved sleep quality,enhanced mental health monitoring and support,appropriate workload management,a supportive work climate,and effective time management strategies in the workplace to enhance health staff well-being and the quality of patient care.These measures are critical to addressing the current challenges of the healthcare system,improving patient care and prioritizing the well-being of frontline healthcare staff.
基金supported by the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Planning Fund of Chinese Ministry of Education(22YJAZH150).
文摘Background:Parents of children with autism are susceptible to parenting burnout due to tremendous parenting burden and parenting challenges.Parenting burnout has a detrimental effect on both children with autism and their parents.However,the underlying mechanisms that lead to parenting burnout remain unclear.This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parenting stress and parenting burnout,along with the serial mediation effect of social support and coping strategies in the context of families with autistic children.Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional study in 231 parents of autistic children in four autism facilities located in central Hubei province.Data were collected through the Parental Stress Index,Social Support Rating Scale,Simplified Coping Strategies Questionnaire,and Caregiver Burnout Assessment Questionnaire.Results:Parenting stress and burnout status were:72.3%of parents reported high-stress levels,16.9%experienced risks for parenting burnout,and 19.9%were currently experiencing burnout.Both social support and coping strategies played partial mediating roles in the relationship between parental stress and burnout,forming a serial mediation effect.Conclusion:Parenting stress is a risk factor for parenting burnout.Social support and coping strategies play a chain mediating role between parenting stress and parenting burnout,which may act as the underlying mechanisms.The study offers insights into potential intervention points for reducing parenting burnout.Future efforts are needed to devote to parenting stress,social support and coping strategy to enhance the psychological well-being of parents with autistic children.
文摘This longitudinal study investigated how self-management and learning burnout influences the relationship between habitual mobile phone use and subjective well-being amongfirst-year university students.A sample of 1172 Chinese university students participated in a two-wave survey,with data collected six months apart at two time points(T1,T2).The results of Pearson correlation revealed that higher habitual mobile phone use at T1 was associated with lower subjective well-being at T2.Self-management was associated with healthy phone use habits and higher subjective wellbeing.Learning burnout risk was higher with habitual phone usage.Lower self-management and learning burnout at T2 played a chain mediating role between habitual mobile phone use at T1 and subjective well-being at T2 so that subjective well-being was much lower that with either of the variables alone.Overall,thesefindings suggest that habitual mobile phone use is a reliable predictor of college student’s subjective well-being,by their self-management and level of learning burnout over time.This research highlights the long-term impact of habitual mobile phone use on students’subjective well-being and provides valuable insights for developing effective interventions to support students well-being.
基金funded by School-Level Teaching Research Project of Fuyang Normal University(grant number:2023JYXM0041).
文摘We examined the mediating effect of burnout and subjective well-being on the relationship between work-family conflict and learning capacity among college teachers.Using a cross-sectional study design,422 Chinese college teachers(females=57.3%,mean years of service=35.56,SD=6.38)completed the Work-Family Conflict Questionnaire(WFCQ),the Burnout Scale(BS),the Subjective Well-Being Scale(SWBS),and the Teacher Learning Capacity Evaluation Scale(TLCES).The results indicated that work-family conflict had a direct connection with learning capacity.Moreover,work-family conflict had an indirect association with learning capacity through the sequential mediating roles of burnout and subjective well-being.Thesefindings enhanced the understanding of the mechanism of learning capacity and provided new perspectives for the development of learning capacity among college teachers.
基金Zhejiang Provincial Medical and Health Science and Technology Projects(Project No:2024KY1339)。
文摘This paper focuses on the issue of nurses’job burnout and conducts an in-depth analysis of its contributing factors from multiple dimensions,including organizational management,job characteristics,and individual attributes.These factors include shortages in nursing human resources,lack of management support,excessive workload,and differences in coping strategies.Based on this analysis,targeted human resource management strategies are proposed,covering aspects such as optimizing human resource allocation,leadership development and organizational support,humanized management practices,and competency development with supporting systems.The aim is to alleviate nurses’job burnout,improve the quality of nursing work and nurses’professional well-being,and provide theoretical reference and practical guidance for human resource management in the nursing industry.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12035019 and 62234013)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos. 2023YFA1609000 and 2022YFB3604001)。
文摘We investigate the impact of high-energy O ions on the occurrence of single-event burnout(SEB) in silicon carbide(Si C) metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors(MOSFETs) under various bias conditions. Through a combination of SRIM, GEANT4, and TCAD simulations, we explore the role of secondary ions generated by nuclear reactions between high-energy O ions and Si C materials. These secondary ions, with significantly higher linear energy transfer(LET) values, contribute to electron–hole pair generation, leading to SEB. Our results show that the energy deposition and penetration depth of these secondary ions, especially those with high LET, are sufficient to induce catastrophic SEB in Si C MOSFETs. The study also highlights the critical influence of reverse bias voltage on SEB occurrence and provides insights into the failure mechanisms induced by nuclear reactions with high-energy O ions. This work offers valuable understanding for improving the radiation resistance of Si C-based power devices used in space and high-radiation environments,contributing to the design of more reliable electronics for future space missions.
文摘Scholars have studied academic burnout and found that it negatively impacts students’mental health.The purpose of this paper is to explore the causes of academic burnout from both internal and external perspectives.Internal reasons include:the effect of perfectionism,individual mindfulness,and achievement goals hold by the students during their academic life.The external factors include parenting styles and the school environment.This paper concludes with suggestions to prevent academic burnout for future researchers and educators.
文摘BACKGROUND Burnout,musculoskeletal pain,and sharps injuries(SIs)affect medical workers.AIM To establish a model between SIs,burnout,and the risk factors to assess the extent to which burnout affects SIs.METHODS This questionnaire was used for an observational and cross-sectional study,which was based on members at a hospital affiliated with a medical university in Taichung,Taiwan,in 2020.The valid responses constituted 68.5%(1734 of 2531).The items were drawn from the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and Copenhagen burnout inventory and concerned work experience,occupational category,presence of chronic diseases,sleep duration,overtime work,and work schedule.Factor analysis,chi-square test,Fisher exact test,Multiple linear,logistic regression and Sobel test were conducted.The present analyses were performed using SAS Enterprise Guide 6.1 software(SAS Institute Inc.,Cary,NC,United States),and significance was set at P<0.05.RESULTS Personal and work-related burnout ranks, sex, work experience ranks, occupationalgroups, drinking in the past month, sleep duration per day, presence ofchronic diseases, overtime work ranks, and work schedule were associated withSIs. Frequent upper limb and lower limb pain (pain occurring every day or once aweek) determined to be related to SIs. High personal burnout (> Q3) and highwork-related burnout (> Q3) mediated the relationship between SIs and frequentlower limb pain. Similarly, frequent lower limb pain mediated the relationship ofSIs with high personal and high work-related burnout. High personal and highwork-related burnout mediated the relationships of SIs with overtime work andirregular shift work. The mediating model provides strong evidence of anassociation between mental health and SIs.CONCLUSIONBurnout was determined to contribute to SIs occurrence;specifically, it mediatedthe relationships of SIs with frequent musculoskeletal pain, overtime work, andirregular shift work.
基金the Vice Chancellor of Research and Technology Kashan University of Medical Sciences for providing financial support to conduct this work(Approval code:94070).
文摘Objective:The objective of the present study is to explore the effects of personality traits on job burnout among hospital nurses.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional research was done during 2019-2020 at Kashan Shahid Beheshti Hospital.The data analysis procedures included descriptive statistics and the partial least squares-based structural equation modeling.The participants were 150 nursing professionals.A questionnaire indicating information on demographics,burnout(measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory with three dimensions of depersonalization,emotional exhaustion,and personal accomplishment),and personality profile(measured employing the neuroticism extraversion openness five-factor inventory including extroversion,conscientiousness,agreeableness,neuroticism,and openness to experience dimensions)was used to gather the required data.Results:The results of the study showed that the validity and reliability of the measurement model were desirable(factor load higher than 0.5,the Cronbach’s alpha value and the composite reliability are>0.7).Structural model showed statistically drastic,negative relationship between the nurses’burnout levels and neuroticism(β=0.722)and openness to experience(β=0.437).However,the relationship was significantly positive between the nurses’burnout levels and conscientiousness(β=0.672),agreement(β=0.594),and extraversion(β=0.559)(P<0.03).Conclusions:The present study helped the recognition of burnout among nurses working in hospitals and approved the effects of personality features on the burnout experience.
文摘Background: Postgraduate medical trainees are at an increased risk of burnout. Burnout has been defined as “a psychological condition of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment occurring in people persistently exposed to emotional and interpersonal stressors at work”. It can arise either from within the individual, from the medical profession itself or from healthcare organisations. Burnout is associated with mental health issues in trainees, impaired work performance and suboptimal patient outcomes. Objective: To evaluate the level of burnout among trainees of the Malta Foundation Programme. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study of three cohorts of the Malta Foundation Programme was conducted using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) to evaluate incidence of personal-, work-related and client related burnout. The cohorts were at 3 months, 1 year and 2 years of training respectively. The CBI was administered via Google Forms after ethical clearance. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric comparative statistics were used to analyse the results through SPSS v25.0. Results: A global response rate of 26.5% was achieved. CBI and its subscales showed good internal validity. High scores for burnout in all three scales were identified except for client-related burnout in First Year doctors. Burnout peaked midway through the 2-year period. High numbers reported “feeling “tired” and “physically exhausted”. Males reported more burnout than females. Conclusion: The high level of burnout so early in the career of Maltese postgraduate medical trainees is of concern. More studies are needed on the causality of this burnout and what factors are associated with burnout in this population.
