Severe burnout among critical care workers in Turkey

Elay G., Bahar I., Demirkıran H., ÖKSÜZ H.

SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.40, no.9, pp.943-948, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.15537/smj.2019.9.24520
  • Journal Name: SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.943-948
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for burnout in the intensive care units (ICU) staff in Turkey. Burnout is prevelant in physicians and nurses in the ICU worldwide. Most ICU workers with burnout plan to leave their professions. Frequent replacement of ICU staff increases cost and decreases the quality of care. Prevalence and risk factors of burnout in ICU staff in Turkey are largely unknown.