Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 19, 2026
06:52
Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
Published on: September 30, 2020
Burnout among care aides in long-term care: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chen Wei1, Xingyue Chen1, E Tan1
1School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, China.
The Gerontologist
|June 17, 2026
Summary
Care aide burnout in long-term care is high and linked to personal, work, and organizational factors. Addressing this requires targeted, multilevel interventions to support these essential workers.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Occupational Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Increasing demand for long-term care facilities due to global aging.
- Elevated risk of burnout among care aides in these facilities.
- Limited comprehensive synthesis of burnout levels and associated factors in care aides.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate burnout levels among care aides in long-term care facilities.
- To identify factors associated with burnout in this population.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across seven databases.
- Meta-analysis using Stata 18.0 with standardized subscale scores.
- Narrative synthesis of associated factors categorized within an ecological framework.
Main Results:
- High burnout scores observed for emotional exhaustion (0.36), depersonalization (0.24), and personal accomplishment (0.75).
- Significant heterogeneity (I² > 99%) noted, requiring cautious interpretation.
- Burnout variations linked to participant age, region, sample size, and survey version.
Conclusions:
- Care aide burnout is heterogeneous and influenced by personal, interpersonal, work-related, and organizational factors.
- Multilevel and targeted interventions are crucial for mitigating burnout.
- Findings highlight the need for systemic support for care aides.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-Term Care Facilities
01:28Current Trends in Nursing I
Current trends in nursing include:
01:23Methods of Documentation V: CBE
Charting by Exception, or CBE, is a method of documentation used in healthcare, particularly in nursing, that focuses on documenting only significant or abnormal findings rather than recording every detail. This approach aims to streamline the documentation process, improve efficiency, and ensure that healthcare providers can quickly identify deviations from normalcy in patient assessments.
In CBE, healthcare professionals establish predefined standards of practice that define what constitutes...
In CBE, healthcare professionals establish predefined standards of practice that define what constitutes...
01:15Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model
The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic illness...
For example, a patient with a chronic illness...
01:19Restorative Care
Restorative care is provided once a patient has been discharged from a healthcare facility and requires additional services. The additional services include home care, rehabilitation programs, and extended care. Restorative care centers help the patient regain their previous level of functioning or acquire a new level of functioning due to the incapacitating effects of a disease or a disability. It aims to assist patients in enhancing their quality of life by encouraging independence,...
01:25Continuing Care
Continuing care describes the variety of health, personal, and social services provided over a prolonged period. The need for continuing care is increasing because people are living longer. Many people do not have families or others to care for them. Continuing care is mainly for patients who are disabled, functionally dependent, or suffering from a terminal disease. It is available within institutional settings or in homes. Examples include nursing centers or facilities, assisted living,...