KevinMD April 2, 2024
Burnout is a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Burnout occurs gradually over time and has three fundamental symptoms:
Exhaustion is feeling physically and emotionally exhausted and can be related to spending an excessive amount of time and effort on a particular task. Depersonalization is having an indifferent attitude and can manifest as negative, sarcastic, or cynical people towards people you are meant to serve. Lack of efficacy is the tendency to feel insufficient or as if your work is not serving a purpose.
Burnout can have significant consequences for nurses. It can impact their ability to provide patients with the best care or drive them to leave the profession. Burnout is common among...
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