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Magnitude and Associated Factors of Burnout Syndrome Among Healthcare Professionals Workers in Intensive Care Units,
Mustofa Hassen Yesuf1, Zewdie Aderaw Alemu2, Abdurehman Seid Mohammed3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Kidus Petros Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Background:
Burnout syndrome refers to a state of physical or extreme emotional exhaustion, a negative and cynical attitude toward patients, a diminished sense of personal achievement, and depersonalization, often resulting from prolonged and unmanaged workplace stress.
Objective:
This study aimed to investigate the magnitude and associated factors of burnout syndrome among healthcare professionals working in intensive care units.
Methods:
A multicenter, institution-based, cross-sectional study was conducted from July 1, 2023 to August 30, 2023, involving 529 healthcare professionals. A systematic random sampling method was used to select participants. The standardized Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire was employed to collect the data. The data were reviewed, coded, and entered into Epi Info version 7.0, then transferred to SPSS version 26 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with burnout syndrome. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results:
The prevalence of burnout syndrome among healthcare workers in the intensive care unit was 28.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 25.1-33.1). Factors such as being over 40 years old (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.82; 95% CI: 1.23-6.46), having 5 to 10 years of work experience (AOR: 4.81; 95% CI: 2.92-7.92), exceeding 10 years of work experience (AOR: 3.96; 95% CI: 1.67-9.39), working more than 8 h per day (AOR: 2.51; 95% CI: 1.34-2.71), and substance use (AOR: 2.52; 95% CI: 1.08-5.86) showed statistically significant associations with burnout syndrome in a binary logistic regression model.
Conclusion And Recommendations:
Burnout syndrome is very common among healthcare workers in intensive care units. Therefore, healthcare facilities and policymakers need to recognize its impact on their staff's wellbeing. Implementing measures like regular mental health support, staff rotation, and efficient workload management can significantly reduce burnout and enhance the overall quality of patient care in these high-stress environments.
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