Burnout and psychological distress among Pakistani nurses providing care to COVID-19 patients: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study is to assess the burden of burnout and psychological distress and its association among Pakistani nurses providing care to patients with COVID-19.

Background

Nurses may experience an elevated risk of burnout and psychological distress during epidemics.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of 288 nurses. Maslach Burnout Inventory was administered to measure burnout and its domains of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Screening Tool for Psychological Distress was administered to measure depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and low social support.

Results

Burnout was present in 48.6% of nurses, severe emotional exhaustion in 37.2%, severe depersonalization in 36.8%, an

SUBMITTER: Andlib S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9111774 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature