Determining digital burnout in nursing students: A descriptive research study.

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Nursing Education
• Student Well-being

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital platform use in nursing education.
• Prolonged screen time poses a risk of digital burnout for students.
• This study assessed digital burnout levels among nursing students.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with digital burnout in nursing students.
• To understand the impact of digital platform usage on student well-being.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study was conducted with 361 nursing students.
• Data collected via a questionnaire and the Digital Burnout Scale (DBS).
• Statistical analyses included t-tests, ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney U tests.

Main Results:

• Participants exhibited above-average digital burnout scores (mean DBS: 72.28 ± 18.92).
• Higher burnout was associated with over five hours of daily online activity and high stress levels.
• Subscale scores indicated significant levels of digital aging, digital deprivation, and emotional exhaustion.

Conclusions:

• Nursing students face significant digital burnout, influenced by screen time, stress, and health status.
• Curricula should incorporate guidance on effective and balanced digital media utilization.
• Interventions are recommended to mitigate digital burnout in nursing education.