Burnout Syndrome in Hospital's Nurses: Causes and Consequences

Authors

Lama Bakhamis
Harlan M. Smith II, Marshall UniversityFollow
Alberto Coustasse, Marshall UniversityFollow
David P. Paul III

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 11-10-2017

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to examine the causes and consequences of Burnout Syndrome among RNs in U.S. hospitals to identify solutions to this problem.

METHODS: The methodology was the review of the literature and a semi-structured interview. There were seven primary databases and two websites used in this research, and 35 articles were used for this literature review.

RESULTS: Causes and risk factors of burnout syndrome among RNs have been categorized into four major areas: individual, management, organizational, and work characteristics. Burnout syndrome rate among RNs with age under 30 years was 43.6% higher than RNs over 30 was 37.5%. It was found a clear relationship between high patient to nurse ratio to burnout syndrome. The consequences of burnout syndrome were increased turnover rates, poor job performance, and treat patient’s safety.

DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: Burnout syndrome in hospitals among RNs has been a phenomenon prevailed worldwide and an alarming issue that has negatively impacted the quality of care, safety of patients, and contributed to the RN shortage in the healthcare industry.

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Recommended Citation

Bakhamis L, Patel A, Smith H, Coustasse A, Paul III DP. Burnout Syndrome in Hospital's Nurses: Causes and Consequences. Poster presented at: The Lewis College of Business Research Day; 2017 Nov 10; Huntington, WV.