[Burnout in nursing residents]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Occupational Health
• Psychology

Context:

• Nursing residents experience demanding work environments.
• High physical and emotional exhaustion are common challenges.
• Burnout syndrome poses a risk to healthcare professionals.

Purpose:

• To determine the incidence and characteristics of burnout among nursing residents.
• To analyze sociodemographic and occupational factors related to burnout.
• To identify specific nursing specialties with higher burnout rates.

Summary:

• A two-year longitudinal study investigated burnout in 16 nursing residents using the Maslach Burnout Inventory.
• 17.2% exhibited high emotional exhaustion and depersonalization; 18.8% showed low personal accomplishment.
• High burnout rates were linked to specialty areas like Emergency and Intensive Care Nursing, and age.

Impact:

• Identified nursing residents as a population with disease profiles related to burnout.
• Highlights the need to understand burnout's contributing factors to mitigate health risks.
• Findings can inform interventions to support nursing resident well-being and reduce occupational hazards.