Factors associated with self-reported burnout level in allied healthcare professionals in a tertiary hospital in Singapore.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burnout has adverse implications in healthcare settings, compromising patient care. Allied health professionals (AHPs) are defined as individuals who work collaboratively to deliver routine and essential healthcare services, excluding physicians and nurses. There is a lack of studies on burnout among AHPs in Singapore. This study explored factors associated with a self-reported burnout level and barriers to seeking psychological help among AHPs in Singapore.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study in a sample of AHPs in a tertiary hospital from October to December 2019. We emailed a four-component survey to 1127 eligible participants. The survey comprised four components: (1) sociodemographic characteristics, (2) Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-HSS), (3) Areas

SUBMITTER: Teo YH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7787466 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature