The prevalence of burnout amongst nurses working in the emergency department in Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji, 2022
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Abstract
Aim: To examine the prevalence of burnout amongst nurses in the emergency department (ED) in Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2022, which focussed on registered nurses permanently employed in the ED at a major hospital in Fiji. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (personal-, work- and client-related domains) was the instrument used for this research project.
Results: A total of 29 participants responded out of the 30 invited ED nurses (response rate of 96.67%). The findings showed that amongst the participants, burnout was present in the personal-related domain at 79.3%, in the work-related domain 68.9% and patient-related domain at 44.8%. Many of the results from this research are similar to burnout rates described elsewhere.
Discussion: This research has shown that there is a high prevalence of burnout in RNs in the ED examined. Further studies are needed to see if this experience is similar across Fiji. Recommendations include work-based policies to mitigate burnout amongst nurses, including education and support.
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