Burnout, quality of life and perceived patient adverse events among paediatric nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study aimed to measure burnout, quality of life (QOL) and perceptions of patient-related adverse events among paediatric nurses amid the COVID-19 pandemic and assess the relationships between these scores and participants' demographic and work-related characteristics.

Background

The mental health of most nurses may severely suffer due to the significant adversities that they struggle with while they care for their patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental distress negatively affects nurses' relationships and work performance, which may adversely influence the quality of care and patient safety.

Methods

A convenient sample of 225 Jordanian paediatric nurses completed a test batter comprising the Copenhagen Burn

SUBMITTER: Khatatbeh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9538583 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature