The reliability of the Study burnout inventory among Medical students

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Todorovic ◽  
Z Terzic-Supic ◽  
J Divjak ◽  
S Kocic ◽  
S Radovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background The burnout syndrome is increasingly recognized as the factor compromising the mental health of health-care workers. The demands of higher education were reported to influence the development of burnout syndrome among students. Medical students are a significant population as both future health care workers and students with high academic demands. The burnout among medical students has been studied using different questionnaires. The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric characteristics of the Study Burnout inventory for the assessment of burnout among medical students. Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted during December of 2019 among the fifth year Medical students at the five Universities in Serbia (University of Belgrade, Novi Sad, Kragujevac, Nis, and Kosovska Mitrovica). The questionnaire used was the Study Burnout Inventory, nine-item scale, measuring three dimensions of burnout (exhaustion from studying- EXH; cynicism toward the meaningfulness of studying-CYN; the sense of inadequacy as a student-INAD). Answers were given on a six-point Lickert scale. The assessment of psychometric characteristics of the questionnaire was done using the reliability analysis (Cronbach alpha-α) and test-retest reliability (intra-class coefficient-ICC). Sensitivity and specificity were assessed using the Receiver operation curves (ROC) compared to the total burnout assessed by the Copenhagen burnout inventory. Results A total of 493 students filled-in the questionnaire. The mean score was 28.95±8.87/54. The Cronbach alpha for the total scale was α = 0.839, for the EXH scale was α = 0.724, for the CYN scale was α = 0.767, and for the INAD scale was α = 0.431. The test-retest reliability was ICC=0.750. The total area under the curve was 0.756 (95% CI: 0.711-0.800). Conclusions The Study Burnout Inventory has good reliability and can be used for rapid assessment of burnout among Medical students, as this scale is short and convenient for the participants. Key messages The Study burnout inventory has a good reliability as a total scale. This short scale is convenient for the participants and can be used for assessment of burnout.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity ofan Adapted QuestionnaireAssessing OccupationalExposures to HazardousChemicals among HealthCare Workers in Bhutan

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajni Rai ◽  
Sonia El-Zaemey ◽  
Nidup Dorji ◽  
Lin Fritschi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Percentage Agreement ◽  
Occupational History ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
History Data ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: Collection of reliable and valid occupational history data is of utmost importanceto assess work-related exposures and their health effects. Few standardized questionnairesare available for the collection of occupational history data in low-and-middle incomecountries. Objective: To adapt and test a validated questionnaire developed in the United States by theNational Institute of Safety and Health, in order to assess occupational chemical exposuresamong health care workers in Bhutan. Methods: The questionnaire was first adapted to suit the Bhutanese context with the adviceof an expert review committee. 30 health care workers then completed the questionnaire atbaseline and 10–14 days later. Test-retest reliability was assessed by calculating Cohen's κand percentage agreement. Results: The questionnaire had high test-retest reliability. Cohen's κ ranged from 0.61 to1.00, and percentage agreement ranged from 86.7% to 100%. Further adaptations includedomitting questions on chemicals not available in Bhutan. Conclusion: The adapted questionnaire is appropriate for assessing occupational chemicalexposures among health care workers in Bhutan.

scholarly journals Burnout syndrome among medical students in Kazakhstan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidos K. Bolatov ◽  
Telman Z. Seisembekov ◽  
Altynay Zh. Askarova ◽  
Bahyt B. Igenbayeva ◽  
Dariga S. Smailova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Medical University

Abstract This study aims at investigating burnout and associated factors in a sample of medical students from Astana Medical University (AMU), using the Russian version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory - Student Survey (R-CBI-S), which was validated in the current study. 771 medical students responded. The study included socio-demographic and personal questions, and a tool to measure burnout. Statistical analyses included test-retest reliability, internal consistency, item analysis, confirmatory factor analysis for validation and measures of descriptive statistics, and logistic regression analysis for evaluating burnout. The R-CBI-S demonstrated good reliability and validity. The test-retest reliability showed an ICC of 0.81. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.94. R-CBI-S achieved good levels of goodness-of-fit indices (RMSEA = 0.0611; CFI = 0.940; TLI = 0.933). Overall, 28% of medical students reported burnout; R-CBI-S mean score was 40. There is no significant gender difference in burnout. On regression analysis, to be a 2nd year student, compare to dormitory students live at home or rented a house, having suicidal ideation, having thoughts of dropping out, having interpersonal relationship problems with family or friends, smoking, using alcohol were independently associated with increased risk for burnout. Enrolling in a medical university by its own decision and having satisfaction with academic performance associated with a decreasing of developing burnout syndrome. In conclusion, the test results indicated the R-CBI-S scale appears to be a reliable and valid instrument. Factors associated with burnout were identified.

scholarly journals Burnout syndrome among health care workers is associated with violence against them. What needs to be done?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elhadi Awooda
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The Other ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Radical Solution

Background: During SARS-CoV2 pandemic, patients are becoming more aggressive against health care workers when seeking their demands. Violence against Health care workers is of multifactor, and a one that strongly has associated is their burnout syndrome. Objectives: The aim of this study was to draw a conclusion from the previous literatures about the association of violence against HCWs and their burnout syndrome. Also to find out other associated factors and solutions for this phenomenon. Results:  HCWs are subjected to stressful situations and high pressure; of highly infectious diseases (SARS-CoV2), shortage of PPE, working for more than 24 hours’ duty, without payment or reward, difficulties in the workplace and a poor hospital administration; all’s can lead to burnout syndrome. On the other hand, patient’s demand for the high expectations of their needs and attendants' (co-patients) fearfulness, anxiousness about their patient fate. Also, patient or co-patients believes on a doctor to be the only savior, so any unexpected behavior or un sympathy from the burned-out HCWs can result in aggressiveness and violence. Conclusion: The high prevalence of burnout syndrome among HCWs has become a global issue. A real attempt should be made focusing on the radical solution of the problem of burnout syndrome, rather than to enact laws to punish the aggressors against HCWs.

scholarly journals Low response to hepatitis B vaccine in health care workers and medical students in Lisbon, Portugal

Hepatology ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 1166-1166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Tato Marinho ◽  
Fernando Ramalho ◽  
Jos� Velosa
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccine ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals Predictors of quality of life of medical students and a comparison with quality of life of adult health care workers in Thailand

SpringerPlus ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaisiri Angkurawaranon ◽  
Wichuda Jiraporncharoen ◽  
Arty Sachdev ◽  
Anawat Wisetborisut ◽  
Withita Jangiam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Adult Health Care

scholarly journals Letter to the Editor: Burnout Management among Health Care Workers in the Age of Coronavirus Disease-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 382-385
Author(s):  
Mohsen Khosravi ◽  
Alireza Ganjali
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Health Care Staff ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Care Workers

AIM: We aimed to understand the early warning signs and symptoms of occupational burnout as red flags among health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Based on the suggestions of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies [8], health-care providers need to be trained to increase three components of resilience across the three levels of individual, team, and organization so that they can optimally manage their psychological responses to catastrophes. RESULTS: It seems that both targeted individual and organizational strategies are critical for the overall wellness of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION: Health care workers experience high levels of burnout during the COVID-19, which warrants attention and support from health policy-makers and practitioners. Current evidence demonstrated that health-care staff could gain significant benefits from interventions to modify burnout syndrome, especially from organization-directed interventions.

scholarly journals BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION OF HANDS OF MEDICAL INTERNS AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Sunandha Senthil ◽  
Ashwini Hegde ◽  
Vaman Kulkarni ◽  
Radhakrishna M
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Cross Transmission ◽  
Medical Interns

Objective: Cross-transmission by the hands of health-care workers is considered the main route of spread of nosocomial infections. Awareness among medical students and interns about the importance of hand hygiene practices and facilities for its adherence can play a major role in reducing disease transmission. The objectives of the present study were: (1) To determine the level and type of microbial contamination present on the hands of medical students and interns from a teaching hospital of Mangalore, Karnataka, and (2) to evaluate the relationship between hand contamination and knowledge, attitude, and practices of hand hygiene.Methods: Swabs were obtained from the dominant hand and the skin surface beneath the rings of participants during their routine work hours. Laboratory analysis was carried out within one hour of collection of samples. The participants were asked to fill a questionnaire on hand hygiene. Descriptive statistics and analysis was done by Chi-square test.Results: Of the 70 study participants, 35 (50%) were medical undergraduate students and 35 (50%) were medical interns. The contamination rate was higher among the undergraduates (91.4% [32/35]) compared to interns (77.1% [27/35]). 38 (54%) participants hands were contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, of which 17 (44.7%) were methicillin-resistant S. aureus. Although overall knowledge status about hand hygiene was good, concepts about certain key elements in hand hygiene were not clearly understood by the participants. Knowledge about alcohol-based hand rubs was not up to the mark. The level of knowledge was found to be similar between UGs and interns and between the genders. Wearing ring while handling patients had an influence on hand contamination.Conclusions: Although the overall knowledge about hand hygiene was good, very few participants knew that hand hygiene after exposure to immediate surroundings of patient can prevent cross-transmission. Health-care workers may unknowingly carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria on their hands. Being unaware of this fact may have serious repercussions as the students and interns may serve as a medium for the spread of nosocomial infections.

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