A Scoping Literature Review of the Impact of COVID-19 on Burnout Syndrome Among Critical Care Nurses
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https://doi.org/10.29173/ijcc79Keywords:
critical care, nursing, burnout syndrome, COVID-19, scoping reviewAbstract
Background: This scoping literature review examines burnout among critical care nurses, specifically focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a pervasive concern in healthcare professions.
Aim: The primary objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of burnout syndrome among critical care nurses, with a specific focus on the pandemic's influence. The ultimate goal is to facilitate evidence-based interventions that can effectively alleviate burnout and safeguard the well-being of critical care nurses.
Methods: We conducted a scoping review of the literature spanning from 2018 to 2023, utilizing PubMed and Hrčak databases and targeting original research papers, systematic reviews, and review articles. Employing a structured guideline, we outlined objectives, defined the study scope, and established inclusion/exclusion criteria. For data extraction, a protocol systematically captured key details, including study design and participant characteristics. The Maslach Burnout Inventory Scale, along with other measurement tools, guided burnout categorization. Our data synthesis followed a methodical approach outlined in the guideline, ensuring transparency and reliability, ultimately enhancing the overall robustness of our review.
Results: This literature review comprehensively reviewed 15 articles. The findings are that burnout rates have risen in healthcare professionals, including nurses, with pandemic-related challenges amplifying the risk among critical care nurses. Contributing factors include demographic variables, job-related stressors, and insufficient workplace support.
Conclusion: The findings distinctly highlight the exacerbating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on burnout, introducing unique stressors that contribute to heightened levels among healthcare professionals. Demographic variables, job-related stressors, and insufficient workplace support emerge as consistent contributors to burnout, necessitating tailored interventions. The studies express the need for urgent, targeted interventions to safeguard the well-being of critical care nurses and maintain the quality of patient care in both routine healthcare and crisis settings.
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