Prevalence of burnout in paediatric nurses: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although burnout in paediatric nurses has been addressed in previous research, the heterogeneous nature of the results obtained and of the variables studied highlights the need for a detailed analysis of the literature.

Objective

The aim of this study was to analyse the literature on burnout characteristics, reported prevalence, severity and risk factors, to achieve a better understanding of the risk of emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and feelings of low personal accomplishment.

Method

For this purpose, we carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature. The databases consulted were CINAHL, LILACS, PubMed, the Proquest Platform (Proquest Health & Medical Complete), Scielo and Scopus. This study used the search equation "burnout

SUBMITTER: Pradas-Hernandez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5918642 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature