Investigating burn-out contributors and mitigators among intensive care unit nurses during COVID-19: a focus group interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Past literature establishes high prevalence of burn-out among intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, and the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic in intensifying burn-out. However, the specific pandemic-related contributors and practical approaches to address burn-out have not been thoroughly explored. To address this gap, this work focuses on investigating the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the burn-out experiences of ICU nurses and identifying practical approaches for burn-out mitigation.

Design

Semistructured focus group interviews were conducted via convenience sampling and qualitatively analysed to identify burn-out contributors and mitigators. Maslach Burnout Inventory for Medical Personnel (MBI-MP) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5) were emplo

SUBMITTER: Saravanan P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9764100 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature