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Enfermería Nefrológica
On-line version ISSN 2255-3517Print version ISSN 2254-2884
Abstract
TERNS-CAMPIUS, Laura and PEDREIRA-ROBLES, Guillermo. Prevalence of burnout syndrome in nephrology nurses after one year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Enferm Nefrol [online]. 2022, vol.25, n.1, pp.39-45. Epub May 09, 2022. ISSN 2255-3517. https://dx.doi.org/10.37551/s2254-28842022004.
Introduction:
The high prevalence of chronic kidney disease and the complexity of therapeutic management make nephrology nurses susceptible to burnout syndrome. In this scenario, the COVID-19 pandemic has appeared. This new situation may increase the appearance of burnout among nephrology nurses.
Objective:
To describe the prevalence of burnout syndrome among nurses in a nephrology department of a tertiary hospital.
Method:
Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, single-centre study. Data collection was carried out in May 2021 using an ad-hoc questionnaire with socio-demographic and occupational questions. The validated questionnaire “Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey” was administered, consisting of questions on feelings and attitudes of professionals towards patients and co-workers.
Results:
28 nurses were included, being 71.8% of the study population, with a mean of 18±12.2 years of experience; 11 (39.3%) had COVID-19; 24 (85.7%) were vaccinated; 18 (64.3%) did not receive specific training on SARS-CoV-2; 13 (46.4%) nurses were afraid of transmitting COVID-19 to their environment; 5 (17.9%) were afraid of becoming infected and 19 (67.9%) felt bad mood.
The results of the “Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey” showed that 15 nurses (58.6%) had at least two of the three spheres affected.
Conclusions:
Nurses present a real risk of burnout in the context described. The implementation of prevention and treatment programs is essential. The area with the greatest reported impact is that of self-fulfillment.
Keywords : burn-out; nursing; nephrology; COVID-19.