Beyond the Frontlines: Burnout Among Emergency Healthcare Providers in Jordan

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Healthcare Management
• Psychology

Background:

• Global concern regarding burnout among emergency healthcare providers, with high prevalence in developing nations.
• Negative impact of burnout on healthcare systems and patient outcomes.
• Limited research on burnout across emergency professions in the Middle East, specifically Jordan.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess burnout prevalence among emergency physicians, nurses, and paramedics in Jordan.
• To identify demographic and work-related factors associated with burnout in this population.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional descriptive study utilizing a paper-based, self-administered Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) questionnaire.
• Data collected from emergency departments in 15 hospitals and 13 ambulance stations.
• Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and logistic regression.

Main Results:

• Overall high burnout prevalence (75.6%), with personal (83.7%), work-related (79.2%), and patient-related (64.0%) dimensions significantly affected.
• Sleep deprivation, poor supervisor relationships, and intentions to change workplaces were key predictors across all burnout dimensions.
• Female providers and those with 1-3 children reported higher burnout odds; no significant inter-professional differences were found.

Conclusions:

• Alarmingly high burnout rates necessitate urgent, tailored interventions for emergency healthcare providers in Jordan.
• Strategies to mitigate burnout are crucial for enhancing healthcare system resilience.
• Future research should investigate long-term systemic impacts and post-COVID-19 dynamics on provider well-being.