Burnout and its relation to Occupational Fatigue Exhaustion/Recovery in orthopedic nurses of Educational Centers of Tabriz University of medical sciences. 2022

Abstract

Background Burnout is a psychological phenomenon that can cause negative mental health outcomes such as anxiety and depression. The orthopedic ward is a demanding work setting that may be associated with an increased burnout among nurses. This study aimed to determine the level of burnout and its association with occupational fatigue exhaustion recovery in orthopedic nurses. Methods A descriptive correlational, cross-sectional study was conducted. The participants were 92 nurses working in the orthopedic department in hospitals of Tabriz University of Medical Science, in Iran. The data were collected using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory and the Occupational Fatigue Exhaustion/Recovery Scale, and analyzed with SPSS Statistics software. Results The results showed that the mean burnout score was high (63.65±15.88) and the recovery rate from fatigue exhaustion between shifts was low (35.43±15.60). There was a significant correlation between burnout and all dimensions of occupational fatigue exhaustion and recovery (p<0.001). Also, number of working hours per week and working rotating shifts were significantly and positively correlated with burnout. Multivariate analyses reveal that chronic fatigue (B=.39) and intra-shift recovery (B=-.241) were significant predictors of burnout among orthopedic nurses. Conclusions The findings indicated that orthopedic nurses experienced high burnout and low recovery, and that these factors were associated with their working conditions. The study suggested that orthopedic nurses needed more support and interventions to prevent burnout and enhance their recovery. Future studies should investigate the causes and effects of burnout among orthopedic nurses in different contexts and settings.