Study of Nurses' Malpractice Tendencies and Burnout Levels
Leman Şenturan1, Gizem Kaya2, Tuba Emirtaş3
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Research in Nursing & Health
|March 21, 2025
Summary
Nurses experiencing burnout show a higher tendency towards malpractice. Addressing burnout in nurses is crucial for reducing medical errors and improving patient care quality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Medical Ethics
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Malpractice in nursing compromises patient safety and care quality.
- Nurse burnout is a significant factor impacting healthcare delivery.
- Understanding the link between malpractice tendencies and burnout is vital for healthcare improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate nurses' malpractice tendencies.
- To assess burnout levels among nurses.
- To examine the relationship between malpractice tendencies and burnout in nursing.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study.
- Data collected from 292 nurses in an Istanbul training and research hospital.
- Utilized the Malpractice Trend Scale in Nursing (MTSN) and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).
Main Results:
- 88.7% of nurses reported no prior malpractice, yet 53.4% witnessed it.
- Significant differences in malpractice and burnout scores based on position and environmental satisfaction.
- Negative correlation between malpractice tendency and emotional exhaustion/depersonalization; positive correlation with personal accomplishment.
Conclusions:
- Nurse burnout is significantly associated with malpractice tendencies.
- Implementing measures to prevent nurse burnout can reduce medical errors.
- Reducing burnout is essential for enhancing the quality of nursing care and patient safety.
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