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Carla Zenobi¹, Julita Sansoni

¹Dr Coordinatore UO e tutor CdL Infermieristica Università degli Studi di Roma Sapienza, Italy.

Professioni Infermieristiche

|February 15, 2008

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Burnout manifests differently in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and Ordinary Wards (OWs). ICU nurses experience more depersonalization and reduced personal achievement, unlike OW nurses where emotional exhaustion is prevalent.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Occupational Health
Psychology

Background:

Burnout is a significant issue in healthcare professions, particularly in Intensive Care Units (ICUs).
Various factors contribute to burnout development, impacting individuals and organizations.
This study investigates burnout in ICU nurses compared to Ordinary Ward (OW) nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare burnout levels between ICU and OW nurses.
To identify predisposing organizational and environmental factors contributing to burnout.
To analyze the differences in burnout manifestations between the two groups.

Main Methods:

A survey was conducted in a large Roman hospital.
Three questionnaires (Maslach Burnout Inventory, Burnout Prevention Inventory, sociographic analysis) were administered.
Two groups were compared: 50 ICU nurses and 50 OW nurses.

Main Results:

Burnout presented differently: OW nurses showed more emotional exhaustion, while ICU nurses exhibited higher depersonalization and reduced personal achievement.
Seniority within the ward was significantly related to burnout.
Burnout Prevention Inventory revealed distinct environmental factors in each setting.

Conclusions:

Burnout's presentation and evolution vary significantly between ICU and OW nursing environments.
Organizational and environmental factors play a crucial role in nurse burnout.
Targeted interventions may be necessary to address specific burnout profiles in different hospital settings.