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Karim Javanmardi1, Neda Gilani2, Mansour Ghafourifard1
1Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz, Iran.
Journal of Caring Sciences
|July 20, 2023
Summary
Front-line emergency medical technicians (EMTs) exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) face increased burnout. Reducing COVID-19 exposure risk through protective measures and training is crucial for managing burnout in healthcare workers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Psychology
Background:
- Front-line healthcare workers (HCWs), including prehospital emergency medical technicians (EMTs), experienced significant physical and psychological effects due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure.
- Burnout is a recognized occupational hazard for HCWs, potentially exacerbated by pandemic-related stressors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between COVID-19 exposure risk and burnout levels among prehospital EMTs.
- To identify factors influencing burnout in this high-risk population.
Main Methods:
- A correlational study involving 335 prehospital EMTs from 49 emergency medical services stations in northwest Iran.
- Data collection utilized a WHO-developed questionnaire for COVID-19 exposure risk assessment and the Pines burnout measure.
- Statistical analysis included SPSS version 13, employing random sampling and linear regression.
Main Results:
- 30.7% of prehospital EMTs reported high burnout scores related to COVID-19.
- A significant association was found between high occupational exposure risk to COVID-19 and increased burnout (P=0.03).
- Low COVID-19 exposure risk (β=-9.30; P<0.001) and less than 10 years of work experience (β=-10.54; P<0.001) were linked to lower burnout scores.
Conclusions:
- Exposure risk to COVID-19 is a significant predictor of increased burnout among prehospital EMTs.
- Implementing strategies to mitigate COVID-19 exposure, such as providing adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and enhancing training on standards and protocols, can effectively control burnout in HCWs.
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