Determinants of Burnout and Resilience Behavior among Nurses in Tertiary Care Hospitals

Abstract

Aim of the Study: Health care workers frequently experience burnout.  Resilience may be crucial in preventing or alleviating this illness. The prevalence of personal accomplishment, depersonalization, and fatigue is a significant concern among nurses employed in tertiary care hospitals.

Methodology: For this purpose, this cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between burnout and resilience behavior among nurses in Tertiary care hospitals. A sample size of 215 experienced inpatient nurses was selected using a convenient sampling method. With their consent, data were collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and Resilience Scale.

Findings: Findings reveal that nurses exhibited both a high level of resilience and severe burnout symptoms. To help nurses deal with and lessen burnout, national and local policies that support nurses must be developed.

Conclusion: The study found a weak to moderate positive relationship between emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment in response to resilience behavior among nurses in tertiary care hospitals, and no differences were found in perceptions based on gender, marital status, and public and private hospitals. This suggests that the resilience behavior plays a vital role for nurses. Burnout significantly impacts nurses' quality of patient care and healthcare delivery. Among nurses, burnout in tertiary care hospitals is increasing due to demanding work conditions because of a high patient-to-nurse ratio, long shifts, and inadequate rest. Resilience behaviors play a crucial role in mitigating burnout, as supported by a positive institutional culture.