To identify the prevalence of nurses experiencing burnout and its causes in a community hospital in Singapore
Care Continuum
Workforce Transformation
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
To identify burnout prevalence and causes among nurses in a community hospital. Highlighted the need for systemic interventions, including better staffing and leadership development programs.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Workforce Transformation, Population Health, Mental Health, Job Redesign, Workforce Sustainability
About this Content
Aims
To identify burnout prevalence and causes among nurses in a community hospital.
Background
Increased patient load during COVID-19 heightened nurse burnout levels, necessitating focused interventions.
Methods
Conducted a cross-sectional study of 52 nurses using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and PES-NWI surveys.
Results
34.6% of nurses experienced high emotional exhaustion; key burnout contributors identified as staffing and resource adequacy.
Conclusion
Highlighted the need for systemic interventions, including better staffing and leadership development programs.
Lessons Learnt
A multidisciplinary approach and enhanced leadership can mitigate burnout effectively.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2023 – Population Health
Keywords
Burnout, Emotional Exhaustion, Workforce Sustainability
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | SingHealth Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychology, Psychiatry |
Project Lead(s) | Toh Jie Ying |
Project Member(s) |
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Toh Jie Ying - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg