Burnout and Job Satisfaction Among Nurses in Northwestern Syria During War Time
Nassan Ali Al Ahmad1, Heba Mohamed2, Heba Mohamed3, Khaled Aldaeif4, Mhmoud Al Abedalrzak5, Murhaf Aldugiem61Department Of Psychiatric Nursing, Idlib University, Idlib, Syria2Department Of Psychiatric Nursing, Damnhour University, Damnhour, Egypt
3Department Of Psychiatric Nursing, King Saud Bin Abdelaziz For Health Sciences University, Al-ahsa, Saudi Arabia
4Department Of Mental Health, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
5Department Of Critical Care Nursing, Al-hayat University For Medical Sciences, Idlib, Syria
6Department Of Critical Care And Emergency Nursing, Idlib University, Idlib, Syria
INTRODUCTION: The Syria war increased the number of injured and wounded victims, which in turn increased the workload on the nursing staff. Experiencing frequent psychological exhaustion may increase nurses’ burnout which negatively affects their performance, production, patient output and job satisfaction.
METHODS: Our study utilized descriptive correlational research design. Convenient sample of 60 nurses from three hospitals was utilized in the study.
RESULTS: The findings from this study showed a significant negative relationship between the burnout and job satisfaction.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Consider the number of nurses in relation to the number of patients. Provide respite type of care for nurses who reach significant emotional exhaustion.
Corresponding Author: Nassan Ali Al Ahmad, Syria
Manuscript Language: English