Journal article
Burnout among hospital nurses in China
Journal of Nursing Management, Vol.17(3), pp.294-301
2009
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the level of burnout and factors that contribute to burnout in hospital nurses in the People's Republic of China. Background: While burnout among hospital nurses has been widely researched in western countries, little research has investigated burnout among hospital nurses in China. Method: A translated version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey was used to measure burnout in 249 randomly selected nurses from various wards of a large teaching hospital in Beijing, China. Questionnaire packs were sent to the hospital wards where selected nurses worked. One hundred and twenty-eight nurses returned the completed questionnaire. The response rate was 51%. Results: The results showed moderate levels of Emotional Exhaustion and Personal Accomplishment, and low levels of Depersonalization. Age, years of experience and professional title had a significant positive relationship with Emotional Exhaustion and Personal Accomplishment. Older, married nurses with more personal responsibilities and in a more senior position experienced higher levels of Emotional Exhaustion. Conclusion: The findings suggest that burnout is a significant issue for nurses in China. Implications for nursing management: The results of this study indicate that working environment factors such as relationships with coworkers and managers may contribute to or mitigate burnout. There is a need to address personal and professional support, life-work balance, personal accomplishment and educational programmes to reduce burnout in nurses working in China.
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- Title
- Burnout among hospital nurses in China
- Authors
- Frances Lin (Author) - Griffith UniversityWinsome St John (Author) - Griffith UniversityCarol McVeigh (Author) - Massey University, New Zealand
- Publication details
- Journal of Nursing Management, Vol.17(3), pp.294-301
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
- Date published
- 2009
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2008.00914.x
- ISSN
- 0966-0429
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450832002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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