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Nurse Burnout: Review of
Literature
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Grand Canyon University:
NRS-441V
December 29, 2014

Nurse Burnout: Review of
LiteratureReview of LiteratureAssis Tavares, K. F., de Oliveira Souza, N. D., da Silva,
L. D., & Fonseca Kestenberg, C. C. (2014). Prevalence of burnout syndrome
among resident nurses. Acta Paulista De
Enfermagem, 27(3), 260-265. This
article discusses a cross-sectional study of forty eight nursing
residents. The study aims to detect the
occurrence of burnout among nursing residents in Brazil. The information was gathered from July to
September of 2011 using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Survey. Demographics and work features were also
analyzed. The nurses were all
second-year residents from several different specialties among the hospital. Results indicate close to twenty one percent
of the nurses in the study presented with alterations in emotional exhaustion,
depersonalization, and personal accomplishments, suggesting these nurses
exhibit burnout syndrome. Additionally,
these nurses have comparable demographics and work features. The design of the study limited the ability
to form relationships with the nursing residents. This study revealed several aspects for
healthcare workers and organizations to take into consideration while
preventing and reducing burnout in the future. Burtson, P., & Stichler, J. (2010). Nursing work
environment and nurse caring: relationship among motivational factors. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 66(8),
1819-1831. This
article reviews a study examining the correlation between compassion
satisfaction, nurse job satisfaction, stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue
in regards to nurse caring. The study is
a correlational design, four tools were used to obtain data and are as follows:
“the Mueller McCloskey Satisfaction Scale (MMSS), the Professional Quality of
Life Scale (ProQOL), Stress in General Scale (SIG) and the Caring Behaviors
Inventory (CBI-24)” (p.1823). Four
hundred and fifty nurses from several different nursing units and two hospital
sites were enlisted in the study. Statistical
data analysis was performed using the SPSS version 15.0.1 software. Four out of five hypotheses were
significantly supported indicating positive correlations between compassion
satisfaction and job satisfaction related to nurse caring. Results indicate negative correlations
between stress and burnout related to nurse caring. Additional demographic analysis suggests less
experienced and less mature nurses may be at a higher risk for compassion
fatigue. This study provides
significance for nursing practice to initiate programs to elevate compassion
satisfaction to improve nurse caring, work environment, and meaning of
life. Günüşen, N., & Ãœstün, B. (2010). An RCT of coping and
support groups to reduce burnout among nurses. International Nursing Review, 57(4), 485-492. This
article discusses a study examining the initiation and assessment of coping and
support groups to decrease the occurrence of burnout among nurses. In Turkey, one hundred and eight nurses
participated in the randomized controlled trials. The nurses were divided into three groups
either support, coping, or control group and received their designated
intervention. The Maslach Burnout
Inventory survey was used to measure burnout levels per and post
intervention. One limitation to the
study is the sample only contained female nurses. The study indicates after all interventions a
reduction in emotional exhaustion scores were displayed, yet no other
dimensions of burnout were altered and no variations were indicated between
alternate interventions. These findings
advocate for the necessity of interventions to reduce burnout in hospitals and
other healthcare organizations. Günüsen, N., & Ãœstün, B. (2009). Turkish nurses’
perspectives on a programme to reduce burnout. International Nursing Review, 56(2), 237-242. This
article examines a qualitative study aimed at assessing viewpoints and
obstacles nurses encounter which are hindering their attendance to a burnout
program. The study interviewed eighteen
nurses who volunteered for the burnout program in a Turkey hospital. Information was collected via face-to-face
interviews within the hospital. The
interviews were transcribed and analyzed.
Three themes were identified among the interviews and are as follows:
“causes of burnout, work-related conditions affecting attendance at burnout
intervention sessions, and person-related conditions affecting attendance at
burnout intervention sessions” (p. 239-240).
The study concludes that work environments, including support from the
organization, influenced the nurses’ ability to attend the burnout
program. Understanding and overcoming
these obstacles can assist in providing support for nurses in combatting the
effects of burnout. Hinderer, K. A., VonRueden, K. T., Friedmann, E.,
McQuillan, K. A., Gilmore, R., Kramer, B., & Murray, M. (2014). Burnout,
Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction, and Secondary Traumatic Stress in
Trauma Nurses. Journal of Trauma Nursing,
21(4), 160-169. The
articles discusses the condition of burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and
compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction.
The article also examines a cross-sectional descriptive design study of
the relationship amid burnout, compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction,
personal traits, coping skills, and experience to stressful occurrences in
trauma nurses. Several different trauma
unit nurses participated in the study, nurses were sent the surveys with their
paycheck. Information was analyzed using
the SPSS version 15.0 software. The
results revealed nurses with high burnout and compassion fatigue scores
experienced low compassion satisfaction scores.
The study concluded understanding what factors influence these
conditions can leading to preventing these conditions for nurses in the future.
Kaur, D., Sambasivan, M., & Kumar, N. (2013). Effect
of spiritual intelligence, emotional intelligence, psychological ownership and
burnout on caring behavior of nurses: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22(21/22),
3192-3202. This
article discusses a cross-sectional survey carried out to detect caring
behaviors amid nurses. These behaviors
effect the patients they serve, the organization, and the nurses’ wellbeing. Five hundred and fifty nurses participated in
the survey across seven hospitals in Malaysia.
Additionally, three hundred and forty eight patients were participants
in the study to gather satisfaction scores.
Data was statistically analyzed using computerized software. Results support that nurses with increased
emotional intelligence and psychological ownership have decreased levels of
burnout. This article provides insight
for the necessity of education on spiritual intelligence, emotional
intelligence, psychological ownership and burnout for nurses, in efforts to
improve patient care and nurse wellbeing.
Kim, S. (2013). Compassion fatigue in liver and kidney
transplant nurse coordinators: a descriptive research study. Progress in Transplantation, 23(4),
329-335. This
article examines a descriptive research study to evaluate compassion fatigue
and burnout in transplant nurse coordinators.
Within a convenience sample, fourteen liver and kidney transplant nurse
coordinators completed the surveys utilized in the study. IBM SPSS Software version 19 was utilized to
analyze the study data. The study was
limited due to the small sample size.
The research results suggested over sixty percent of the participants’
experienced average levels of burnout.
Additionally, due to the close patient contact of transplant nurse
coordinators, levels of burnout could affect the patient care provided. The educational level of the transplant nurse
may also impact the level of burnout.
The article provided valuable information regarding burnout for nurse
transplant coordinators. Understanding
the factors causing this condition can provide support and assistance in
preventing nurse burnout. Kowalski, C., Ommen, O., Driller, E., Ernstmann, N.,
Wirtz, M., Köhler, T., & Pfaff, H. (2010). Burnout in nurses — the
relationship between social capital in hospitals and emotional exhaustion. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19(11-12),
1654-1663. This
article discusses a cross-retrospective design study examining the correlation
amid hospital’s social capital, individual decision latitude, amount of work,
and emotional exhaustion in nurses. Nine
hundred and fifty nine nurses across four hospitals participated in the
study.

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Statistical analysis was
performed using the SPSS 15.0 software.
Data indicates an increased amount of work is positively related to
emotional exhaustion, whereas, decision latitude and social capital are
inversely associated to emotional exhaustion. Limitations can be observed while
interpreting information. Based on the
data suggested in the article, providing support to nurses as well as sharing
core values of the hospital may inhibit emotional exhaustion in nurses.Nayeri, N., Negarandeh, R., Vaismoradi, M., Ahmadi, F.,
& Faghihzadeh, S. (2009). Burnout and productivity among Iranian nurses. Nursing & Health Sciences, 11(3),
263-270. This
article examines a descriptive design study aimed at evaluating the association
between productivity and burnout in nurses.
The study surveyed two hundred nurses in Iran. Data was analyzed using the SPSS
software. Results indicate emotional
exhaustion and depersonalization have a significant negative association to
productivity, whereas personal accomplishment had a significantly positive
connection to productivity. The study
was limited by the opinions of productivity from the nurses. This study indicates the need for curricula
or training to eliminate or prevent burnout to improve nurse satisfaction and
patient care.Özden, D., Karagözoğlu, Ş., & Yıldırım, G. (2013).
Intensive care nurses’ perception of futility: Job satisfaction and burnout
dimensions. Nursing Ethics, 20(4),
436-447. This
article discusses a cross-sectional descriptive design study aimed at evaluating
nurse burnout and job satisfaction in relation to nurse perceived futility in
the intensive care unit. The study
comprised of two hundred and six nurses across three hospitals, all nurses were
employed in an intensive care unit.
Three surveys were used to gather the information between January and
February 2012. The study was only
limited to one region therefore the results cannot be comprehensive. The research results indicate nurses who
received ethics education had significantly higher job satisfaction
scores. In contrast, a decrease in job
satisfaction is linked to nurses who experience emotional exhaustion and
depersonalization. This article provides
awareness to factors influencing nurse job satisfaction and burnout for
intensive care nurses, therefore this information may aid in preventing burnout
in the future.Peery, A. (2010). Caring and burnout in registered
nurses: what’s the connection?. International
Journal for Human Caring, 14(2), 53-60. This
article discusses a non-experimental correlational design study aimed at
assessing the relation between burnout and caring in nurses. Eight hundred and eighty nurses were randomly
surveyed utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Caring Behaviors Inventory. Surveys via the mail can be considered a
limitation to this study. Results
indicate a decrease in burnout levels were seen in nurses who felt closer to
their patients. The article suggests a rise in caring precedes to a reduction
in burnout for nurses, therefore understanding factors that can increase caring
may aid in preventing burnout and assist in retaining nurses in the
workforce. Poghosyan, L., Clarke, S., Finlayson, M., & Aiken, L.
(2010). Nurse burnout and quality of care: cross-national investigation in six
countries. Research in Nursing &
Health, 33(4), 288-298. doi:10.1002/nur.20383 This
article is a secondary evaluation of a cross-sectional design study aimed at
determining the association amid nurse burnout and quality of care ratings over
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six countries. Over fifty thousand
nurses participated in the study and statistical software was used to analyze
the data. A limitation to the study can
be observed in a varying information collection method from each country as
well as information gathered on quality of patient care. Research results suggest an increase in
emotional exhaustion score may cause a decrease in the quality of care a
patient receives. The information
provided in this article supports the necessity of programs to combat nurse
burnout, in efforts to protect nurse well-being as well as provide high quality
healthcare. Tekindal, B., Tekindal, M. A., Pinar, G., Ozturk, F.,
& Alan, S. (2012). Nurses’ burnout and unmet nursing care needs of
patients’ relatives in a Turkish State Hospital. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 18(1), 68-76.
doi:10.1111/j.1440-172X.2011.01989.x This
article examines a definitive design study intended to evaluate intensive care
nurses’ burnout levels as well as patient care associated to the patients’
family’s needs. The sample consisted of
two hundred and twenty-five nurses and two hundred and twenty-two family
members. Information was gathered using
“the Nurse and Patient Relative Identification Form, the Maslach Burnout
Inventory (MBI) and the Nursing Services Satisfaction Inventory (NSSI)”
(p.69). Statistical software was used to
analyze data. Limitations to this study
were the decreased work experience of the nurse participants. The data related to burnout indicates nurses
with more experience had a decrease in emotional exhaustion levels and a rise
in personal accomplishment levels. Many
factors in the study led nurses to burnout, controlling these factors through
organizational alterations, meetings, education, and support can harvest a
positive change for both the nursing profession and the patients and families
they serve. Traeger, L., Park, E. R., Sporn, N., Repper-DeLisi, J.,
Convery, M. S., Jacobo, M., & Pin, W. F. (2013). Development and Evaluation
of Targeted Psychological Skills Training for Oncology Nurses in Managing
Stressful Patient and Family Encounters.
Oncology Nursing Forum, 40E327-36. doi:10.1188/13.ONF.E327-E336 This
article discusses production and assessment of a psychological skills course
for oncology nurses with the intent to reduce stress and burn out. First a qualitative study was carried out to
gather nurse viewpoints as well as assist with formulating educational needs of
the nurses. The nurse participates have
a minimum of six months experience as an oncology nurse. Following the results from the study,
educational training courses were developed and comprised of seven
modules. An additional study was
conducted to assess the effectiveness of the educational courses. Data was analyzed using statistical
software. The study displayed strengths
while developing the education courses on nurse perceived struggles, although a
limitation is seen in the short assessment time of the course. The data suggest the participants exhibited a
decrease in the feeling of stress and emotional exhaustion when re-evaluated
two months post training. The articles
states the training course was appropriate and provides potential aid for
nurses in decreasing stress and emotional exhaustion, thus feasibly reducing
burnout in the nursing profession. Wang, X., Kunaviktikul, W., & Wichaikhum, O. (2013).
Work empowerment and burnout among registered nurses in two tertiary general
hospitals. Journal of Clinical Nursing,
22(19/20), 2896-2903. doi:10.1111/jocn.12083 This
article discusses a correlational cross-sectional study, this study aimed to
assess the correlation among burnout and work empowerment from the viewpoints
of nurses. Three hundred and eight-five
nurses were randomly surveyed using the Conditions for Work Effectiveness
Questionnaire II and Maslach Burnout Inventory.
Data was analyzed using statistical software. Results indicate a negative relationship was
noted between work empowerment and emotional exhaustion. Inversely, a significantly positive
relationship was noted amid work empowerment and personal accomplishment. The study concluded a correlation between
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work empowerment and nurse burnout was displayed. The article supports advocating for nurses by
providing a positive work environment as well as offering educational training to
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3192-3202. doi:10.1111/jocn.12386Kim, S. (2013). Compassion fatigue in liver and kidney
transplant nurse coordinators: a descriptive research study. Progress in Transplantation, 23(4),
329-335. doi:10.7182/pit2013811Kowalski, C., Ommen, O., Driller, E., Ernstmann, N.,
Wirtz, M., Köhler, T., & Pfaff, H. (2010). Burnout in nurses — the
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1654-1663. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02989.xNayeri, N., Negarandeh, R., Vaismoradi, M., Ahmadi, F.,
& Faghihzadeh, S. (2009). Burnout and productivity among Iranian nurses. Nursing & Health Sciences, 11(3),
263-270. doi:10.1111/j.1442-2018.2009.00449.xÖzden, D., Karagözoğlu, Ş., & Yıldırım, G. (2013).
Intensive care nurses’ perception of futility: Job satisfaction and burnout
dimensions. Nursing Ethics, 20(4),
436-447. doi:10.1177/0969733012466002Peery, A. (2010). Caring and burnout in registered nurses:
what’s the connection?. International
Journal for Human Caring, 14(2), 53-60.Poghosyan, L., Clarke, S., Finlayson, M., & Aiken, L.
(2010). Nurse burnout and quality of care: cross-national investigation in six
countries. Research in Nursing &
Health, 33(4), 288-298. doi:10.1002/nur.20383Tekindal, B., Tekindal, M. A., Pinar, G., Ozturk, F.,
& Alan, S. (2012). Nurses’ burnout and unmet nursing care needs of
patients’ relatives in a Turkish State Hospital. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 18(1), 68-76.
doi:10.1111/j.1440-172X.2011.01989.xTraeger, L., Park, E. R., Sporn, N., Repper-DeLisi, J.,
Convery, M. S., Jacobo, M., & Pin, W. F. (2013). Development and Evaluation
of Targeted Psychological Skills Training for Oncology Nurses in Managing Stressful
Patient and Family Encounters. Oncology
Nursing Forum, 40E327-36. doi:10.1188/13.ONF.E327-E336Wang, X., Kunaviktikul, W., & Wichaikhum, O. (2013).
Work empowerment and burnout among registered nurses in two tertiary general
hospitals. Journal of Clinical Nursing,
22(19/20), 2896-2903. doi:10.1111/jocn.12083

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