The effect of role‐related stressors on nurses' burnout syndrome: The mediating role of work‐related stress

Because of the nature of their work, physical and occupational therapists are at high risk of burnout, which is associated with decreased job satisfaction, medical errors, and mental wellbeing in healthcare professionals. To well manage and minimize potential impact of burnout, risk factors should be determined. This study examined burnout and job stress in physical and occupational therapists in various Korean hospital settings. Physical and occupational therapists from several rehabilitation facilities in South Korea completed a survey between March–May 2019. A set of questionnaires, including the Maslach Burnout Inventory and Job Content Questionnaire, were distributed to all participants. In total, 325 professionals (131 men and 194 women) were recruited. Burnout and work-related stress differed significantly according to several factors. Hospital size, gender, and age were the main contributory factors affecting at least two dimensions of the questionnaires. The more vulnerable group consisted of female therapists in their 20s at small- or medium-sized hospitals with low scores for quality of life. High levels of job stress and burnout were observed in female therapists in their 20s at small- or medium-sized hospitals. Hospitals and society should create suitable environments and understand the nature of therapists’ work to improve healthcare.

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An exploration of the role of leisure in coping with work related stress using sequential tree analysis

British Journal of Guidance and Counselling ◽

10.1080/03069880412331335885 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 101-116 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Philip Dewe ◽

Linda Trenberth

Keyword(s):

Work Related Stress ◽

Tree Analysis ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress

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P061 Association between work related stress and qt prolongation in male workers: the role of low job control

10.1136/oemed-2016-103951.384 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Luigi Isaia Lecca ◽

Maria Francesca Piazza ◽

Daniele Fabbri ◽

Michela Ursi ◽

Tiziana Serra ◽

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Keyword(s):

Qt Prolongation ◽

Job Control ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

Male Workers

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Workplace Bullying as a Risk Factor for Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Mediating Role of Job-Related Psychological Strain

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2015/712642 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Michela Vignoli ◽

Dina Guglielmi ◽

Cristian Balducci ◽

Roberta Bonfiglioli

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Workplace Bullying ◽

Training Session ◽

Self Report ◽

Related Strain ◽

Work Related ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Related Stress ◽

Indirect Relationship

Workplace bullying is considered by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work one of the emerging psychosocial risk factors that could negatively affect workers’ health. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the process that leads from bullying to negative health (such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)), testing the mediating role of job-related strain. Data were collected on 512 workers (62.9% female; mean age = 43.6 years) of a retail chain who filled in a self-report questionnaire after a one-hour training session on work-related stress. Data analyses were performed controlling for potentially confounding variables (i.e., gender, age, organizational role, type of contract, and perceived physical job demands). Preacher and Hayes analytical approach was used to test the indirect relationship between bullying and MSDs. Results showed that work-related strain mediates the relationship between bullying and MSDs considered (low back, upper back, and neck) except for MSDs of the shoulders. Our study confirms the role played by bullying and job-related strain in determining workers’ MSDs.

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