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Understanding Work-Related Burnout and Its Determinants Among Healthcare Professionals in Saudi Arabia: A
Naji Alqahtani1, Mohammad K Alharbi1, Adel Bashatah1
1Department of Nursing Administration and Education, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Summary
Healthcare professionals (HCPs) experience high burnout, especially women and older individuals. Factors like age and work-life balance significantly impact burnout, necessitating targeted support and organizational strategies for staff well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Medical Practice
Background:
- Stress is a primary driver of burnout among healthcare professionals (HCPs).
- Burnout negatively impacts HCP health, increases medical errors, and reduces patient outcomes.
- This study investigates work-related burnout and its contributing factors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence and drivers of work-related burnout among HCPs.
- To identify demographic and occupational factors associated with burnout.
- To inform strategies for improving HCP well-being and patient care.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 523 HCPs at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh.
- Data collected via a structured questionnaire including demographics, occupational factors, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory.
- Burnout assessed across emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment domains.
Main Results:
- High prevalence of burnout reported: 69.2% in emotional exhaustion, 88.3% in depersonalization, and 58.5% in personal accomplishment.
- Women and HCPs over 30 years old reported significantly higher burnout.
- Age, sex, work-life balance, and chronic disease status were significant predictors of burnout domains.
Conclusions:
- Depersonalization is highly prevalent among HCPs in Riyadh.
- Female sex and older age are significantly associated with increased burnout.
- Interventions should focus on improving work-life balance, supporting HCPs with chronic illnesses, and implementing organizational strategies to enhance staff well-being and retention.
