Burnout and associated factors among nurses in psychiatric and general tertiary hospitals in Botswana: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research has consistently documented that nurses are at a higher risk for developing burnout syndrome due to the nature of their jobs. The high prevalence of burnout among nursing staff negatively affects healthcare delivery. Nurses experiencing burnout cannot provide quality care or actively participate in health promotion, and those experiencing emotional exhaustion are unlikely to be able to tend to the emotional needs of patients.

Objective

The study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with burnout syndrome among nursing staff in Botswana referral general and psychiatric hospitals.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 249 nursing staff working in a referral psychiatric and general hospital. The job satisfaction sur

SUBMITTER: Molebatsi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11462561 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature