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Nursing assistant burnout and the cognitively impaired elderly
1Continuing Education Division, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Nursing assistants
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Nursing Studies
- Psychological Stress
Background:
- Burnout is a significant issue for nursing assistants.
- Understanding the factors contributing to burnout is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine nursing assistant burnout using the cognitive appraisal model.
- To identify specific stressors and appraisal processes linked to burnout dimensions.
Main Methods:
- A random sample of 245 nursing assistants participated.
- Maslach's Burnout Inventory subscales (Emotional Exhaustion, Personal Accomplishment, Depersonalization) were used.
- Stressor and appraisal variables were analyzed for their influence on burnout.
Main Results:
- Disturbing patient behaviors (stressor) best predicted reduced Personal Accomplishment.
- Reaction to patient behaviors (appraisal) best predicted Emotional Exhaustion.
- Age, care time, work appraisal, and behavior reactions influenced Depersonalization.
Conclusions:
- The cognitive appraisal model effectively explains nursing assistant burnout.
- Appraisal processes are key determinants of burnout.
- Findings inform strategies for alleviating nursing assistant burnout.