<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Burnout syndrome has an increasing incidence among intensive therapists because of high expectations and stress which leads to physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. Our aim was to examine the causes and severity of burnout in intensive care units.Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaires were distributed among intensive care workers of an university and a town hospital. Socio-demographic data were also collected.The questionnaires were completed by 67 professionals, 28 doctors, 39 nurses. 43.4% suffered serious burnout, 23.52% high level of depersonalization, only 19.11% were satisfied with their accomplishments. Females showed higher incidence of burnout, especially those with chronic diseases (OR=3.33). According to our data, burnout was not related to family status and working hours, however there was significant correlation between satisfaction and weekly relaxation time (p = 0.0115).Burnout syndrome is spreading among intensive care employees, therefore its prevention should be a priority.</abstract>

Burnout syndrome has an increasing incidence among intensive therapists because of high expectations and stress which leads to physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. Our aim was to examine the causes and severity of burnout in intensive care units.Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaires were distributed among intensive care workers of an university and a town hospital. Socio-demographic data were also collected.The questionnaires were completed by 67 professionals, 28 doctors, 39 nurses. 43.4% suffered serious burnout, 23.52% high level of depersonalization, only 19.11% were satisfied with their accomplishments. Females showed higher incidence of burnout, especially those with chronic diseases (OR=3.33). According to our data, burnout was not related to family status and working hours, however there was significant correlation between satisfaction and weekly relaxation time (p = 0.0115).Burnout syndrome is spreading among intensive care employees, therefore its prevention should be a priority.

Burnout syndrome among ICU personnel

Oncology Institute Prof. Dr. Ion Chirichuță

Bulletin of Medical Sciences

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Burnout syndrome has an increasing incidence among intensive therapists because of high expectations and stress which leads to physical, mental and emotional...

Burnout syndrome among ICU personnel

Published Online: Jan 25, 2019

Page range: 50 - 55

Received: Apr 10, 2018

Accepted: Jun 26, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/orvtudert-2018-0010

Keywords
burnout, intensive care, doctors, nurses

© 2018 Deák Dalma et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Burnout syndrome among ICU personnel

Published Online: Jan 25, 2019

Page range: 50 - 55

Received: Apr 10, 2018

Accepted: Jun 26, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/orvtudert-2018-0010

Keywordsburnout, intensive care, doctors, nurses

© 2018 Deák Dalma et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
burnout, intensive care, doctors, nurses