Evaluation of Burnout and Resiliency Among Nurses: During COVID-19 and Postpandemic
Bryce Catarelli1, Patrick Nobles, Michael Aull
1Clinical Assistant Professor (Dr Catarelli, Dr Nobles), Clinical Lecturer (Aull), University of Florida College of Nursing; Assistant Professor, University of Idaho Department of Mathematics and Statistical Science (Dr Yi).
Objective:
To evaluate and compare burnout and resiliency among staff nurses during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background:
Evaluating burnout and resiliency levels during and after the COVID-19 pandemic offers valuable insight into how the nursing profession copes with unprecedented challenges such as the global pandemic.
Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among staff nurses in July 2021 (n = 390) and July 2023 (n = 303) across 3 academic hospital organizations using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory and Brief Resilience Scale.
Results:
Burnout significantly decreased from 2021 and 2023 (P = 0.002), though remained within "moderate" ranges. While personal-related burnout remained steady, work-related and patient-related burnout significantly decreased (P = 0.001). Resiliency remained unchanged throughout the study, remaining consistent at 3.6 (±0.7) out of 5.
Conclusions:
Though significantly decreased following the pandemic, nursing burnout remains within "moderate" levels. Administrators should continue to prioritize nurse well-being by investing in evidence-based strategies to further reduce burnout and support resiliency.
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