Burnout and its influencing factors between frontline nurses and nurses from other wards during the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 in Iran
Abstract Objective. To assess burnout level during an outbreak of COVID 19 and to identify influencing factors between frontline nurses and nurses from other wards. Methods. This cross sectional study makes comparison between two groups of nurses including frontline (exposure group) and other nurses working in usual wards (non exposure group) in Torbat Heydariyeh city, Iran. Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) Job stress questionnaire (JSQ) and questionnaires of hospital resources, family support, and measuring the fear of COVID 19 were used as research instruments. Results. The scores of job stress and burnout in the exposure group with COVID 19 infection were significantly higher than in the non exposure group (p=0.006 and p=0.002, respectively) Although, in univariate linear regression, employment status (p=0.047) experience in taking care of patient confirmed or suspected with COVID 19 infection (p=0.006) hospital resources (p=0.047) and job stress (p<0.001) were considered as significant risk factors for COVID 19 related burnout. In multivariate regression analysis, job stress (p=0.031, b=0.308) was considered as an only factor that has a significant relationship with COVID 19 related burnout. Conclusion. The burnout level in frontline nurses was higher than other nurses, the most important influencing factor was the job stress. Regarding to negative effects of burnout on both physical and mental health nurses, it is suggested that a strong strategy be considered to reduce nurses' burnout to be able to control ongoing and future outbreaks successfully.
Investigacion y educacion en enfermeria