Objectives: The aim of the study was to analyze the long-term burnout levels of healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in Slovenian nursing homes during the fifth wave of the pandemic; to compare ...the results of similar facilities in 2020 and 2013; and to examine the correlation between demographics and burnout and fatigue among HCPs. Material and Methods: The study used a descriptive, correlational cross-sectional method. Results: In the fifth wave, HCPs suffered more from emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and lack of personal accomplishment than in the first wave of the pandemic and in the spring of 2013. The HCPs caring for COVID-19 patients and younger women had higher rates of burnout and fatigue than other occupational groups. There is a strong positive correlation between burnout and fatigue. Conclusions: There is an urgent need to address the problem of fatigue and burnout with administrative measures. Key words: fatigue, professional burnout, healthcare professionals, nursing homes, COVID-19 pandemic, long-term healthcare
Since there is no study on burnout and job satisfaction in Slovenian nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study aims to analyse job satisfaction and burnout levels of healthcare ...professionals working in Slovenian nursing homes in rural areas during the COVID-19 pandemic, and make a comparison with the results of the same services in 2013.
The study is based on a cross-organisational and descriptive quantitative study conducted in spring 2013 (n = 556) and spring 2020 at the peak of the pandemic in Eastern Europe (n = 781) to identify the relationships and the changes in the satisfaction and burnout levels of healthcare professionals working in Slovenian nursing homes in rural areas, and on a qualitative study conducted in 2020, to identify in-depth relationships and changes in both studies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An increase in burnout syndromes between 2013 - 2020 was observed. The respondents experienced intensified emotional exhaustion and lack of personal accomplishment during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, depersonalisation did not differ statistically over the years. During the pandemic crisis, healthcare workers were less satisfied with their job than in spring 2013. Their job satisfaction was related to satisfaction with the work of nursing homes and with the work of state institutions and politicians who directly affected their working conditions and recognition in society.
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly exacerbated already existing burnout syndromes of nursing homes healthcare workers in Slovenian rural areas. Job satisfaction proved to be a relevant predictor of burnout syndrome. A negative correlation was observed between job satisfaction in 2020 and emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment in 2013 and 2020.
The human resources economic implications of nursing burnout amongst nurses working in retirement homes have become a critical concern within the healthcare industry. As the backbone of care ...provision in these settings, it is crucial to understand the consequences of burnout on the workforce’s well-being and organisational sustainability. This study aims to investigate burnout among nurses working in retirement homes in Slovenia. The reasons for burnout vary across countries and regions, so gathering data specific to this population is essential. Through surveys conducted among 253 nurses and medical technicians, factor analysis revealed three factors for burnout: emotional exhaustion, reduced personal fulfilment, and impersonality. This research aims to pave the way for reducing workplace stress by creating new opportunities for better working conditions. To achieve these goals, executive management in retirement homes should gain proficiency in the four elements of the quality management cycle: planning, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Furthermore, a comparative analysis was conducted to collate the empirical findings with those from Croatia.
Abuse and violence are acts that hurt another person and are done against her/his will. The objective of this survey was to present the problem of elder abuse and to determine the level of awareness ...and knowledge of the issue among the healthcare providers. For this study, a descriptive research method was employed. The data were obtained through a structured questionnaire designed on the basis of the relevant literature review. The research was conducted among employees in the Home for the elderly Bor at Crni vrh above Idrija in 2010. The study sample included 30 nursing care providers, 24 female and 6 male. The majority of respondents (23) were qualified nursing aids or possess the fifth level of vocational health education. Most of the respondents were aware of the elder physical, mental and sexual abuse (n = 28). The most common victims of abuse are dementia patients (n = 26) and the residents who are largely immobile (n = 24), and the most common perpetrators of abuse are the victims' room-mates or other fellow residents (n = 27). The abuses identified occurred mostly in the victims' rooms, during the afternoon of weekdays (n = 22). A negligible percentage (2.5%) of the employees who witnessed the acts of violence, discussed the incident with the victim. The need to confer about the issue of abuse and violence in the workplace with head nurses was acknowledged by 25 respondents while the remaining five did not express any interest in gaining additional knowledge on abuse and violence inflicted upon the elders. In order to prevent and suppress elder abuse and violence, it is imperative that both professionals and lay persons become more aware of the scope and issues surrounding this sensitive and extremely complex problem. The most common victims of abuse are people with dementia as well as immobile and totally dependent residents. The perpetrators of abuse are most often their fellow home residents. Most of the respondents recognize the importance of additioal education to strengthen their capacity to identify, respond to and minimise the risks of elder abuse. PUBLICATION ABSTRACT
V nalogi smo raziskali vpliv delovnih in organizacijskih spremenljivk na izgorevanje pri zaposlenih v zdravstveni negi in oskrbi v socialnovarstvenih zavodih Slovenije. Za zbiranje primarnih podatkov ...smo oblikovali dva modificirana anketna vprašalnika: modificiran vprašalnik MBI obravnava izgorelost pri delu, modificiran vprašalnik JDI pa obravnava zadovoljstvo pri delu. Kontrolna lista psihosomatskih motenj temelji na mednarodni klasifikaciji psihosomatskih motenj. Z anketiranci smo opravili tudi strukturiran intervju, ki obsega vprašanja o doživljanju delovne situacije, medosebnih odnosov z oskrbovanci in njihovimi svojci ter doživljanju starosti kot posebnega življenjskega obdobja. Raziskava je zajela deset socialnovarstvenih zavodov, vprašalnik je izpolnilo 228 zaposlenih.
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