Burnout in the caring nurse: learning resilient behaviours

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Studies
• Occupational Health Psychology

Background:

• Burnout is a significant issue affecting the healthcare sector, impacting both nurses and patients.
• A correlation exists between moral distress and burnout in nursing professionals.
• These challenges negatively influence nurse recruitment and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current literature on burnout in healthcare.
• To discuss the relationship between moral distress and nurse burnout.
• To propose strategies for supporting nurses to overcome burnout and workplace stress.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of current research on burnout and moral distress in nursing.
• Analysis of the impact of these issues on healthcare professionals.
• Identification of potential interventions for nurse support.

Main Results:

• Evidence suggests a strong link between moral distress and burnout among nurses.
• Burnout and related issues pose current challenges to nurse recruitment and retention.
• Resilient behaviors are identified as a key factor in transcending burnout.

Conclusions:

• Supporting nurses through the cultivation of resilient behaviors is crucial.
• Existing hospital professional development programs, such as supervision and reflective practice, can facilitate this process.
• Interventions should focus on enhancing nurses' capacity to manage workplace stress and prevent burnout.