Correlation between physical activity and burnout amongst allied healthcare professionals in eThekwini, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allied healthcare professionals face the intricate challenge of preventing burnout, which is marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and diminished personal accomplishment. Physical activity is proposed as a mitigating strategy that promises to reduce and effectively address burnout among allied healthcare professional.

Aim

The study aimed to determine the correlation between personal accomplishment and burnout among allied healthcare professionals.

Methods

A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, correlational design following the TREND statement amongst 82 allied healthcare professionals was conducted using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Burnout was assessed using its three diagnostic char

SUBMITTER: Grace JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11549708 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature