Accession Number:

ADA523494

Title:

Nursing Burnout: Cross-Sectional Study at a Large Army Hospital

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Lang, Gary M.
• Pfister, Elizabeth A.
• Siemens, Michelle J.

Report Date:

2010-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to examine the levels of burnout among U,S, Army and civilian nursing personnel assigned to a large military treatment facility. Using a cross-sectional design, a convenience sample of eligible participants n 364 completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory, Tau-test and ordinal logistic regression were used to analyze data. Findings suggest that both groups were experiencing a moderate level of burnout. However, civilian nursing personnel demonstrated statistical lower levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Findings suggest that nursing personnel who worked the day shift, no more than 8 hours a day and had fewer patient care contacts with military personnel injured in Iraq or Afghanistan reported lower levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. This study provides ideas for policy changes at medical treatment facilities that are experiencing similar challenges.

Descriptors:

• *STRESS(PSYCHOLOGY)
• *NURSING
• *MILITARY FACILITIES
• ARMY PERSONNEL
• FATIGUE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• WOUNDS AND INJURIES
• CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
• AFGHANISTAN
• IRAQ
• REPRINTS

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
• Weapons Effects (Biological)

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE