Burnout syndrome in the professionals employed in special education schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 44-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niki Panagouli ◽  
Evangelia Meimeti ◽  
Petros Galanis ◽  
Maria Tsiachri ◽  
Pagona Koutsogianni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Professional Burnout ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Education School ◽  
Special Education School

Introduction: The working environment in special education school units may lead to personnel burnout syndrome for the various professionals working in such field. Objective: To investigate the extent of burnout syndrome among special education school units’ personnel and the factors affecting its manifestation. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted, with a convenience sample of 346 people, working at special education school units. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory was used for data collection. Results: Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency value was 0.85 regarding personal burnout, 0.73 regarding professional burnout, and 0.83 regarding burnout related to students. As for the participants, 45% were teachers, 23.7% school nurses, 12.9% speech therapists and 18.4% other professionals. The average on all three subscales of the inventory was <50, which shows a low level of burnout. According to the results of the multivariate linear regression, permanent (coefficient b=8.0, 95% CI=3.2-12.9, p=0.001) and contract staff (coefficient b=15.4, 95% CI=8.4-22.4, p<0.001) presented higher levels of personal burnout, in comparison to substitute personnel. Permanent staff (coefficient b=8.9, 95% CI=3.9-13.9, p=0.001) and contract staff (coefficient b=10.0, 95% CI 95=2.9-17.2, p=0.006) presented higher levels of professional burnout, in comparison to substitute staff. Finally, the higher the work experience in the specialty, the higher the level of burnout related to students (coefficient b=0.4, 95% CI=0.01-0.7, p=0.042). Conclusions: The special education school units’ personnel go presented low levels of burnout. It is proposed that more studies would be conducted in the future, where, apart from the demographic characteristics of the participants, other factors that contribute to personnels’ burnout syndrome would be examined, such as work environment characteristics.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pendidikan Orang Tua dengan Tingkat Kemandirian Personal Hygiene Saat Menstruasi Pada Remaja Dengan Intellectual Disability

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Dwiyati Dwiyati ◽  
Himas Arumti Sudarno
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education School ◽  
Special Education School ◽  
Parents Education

Teenagers with intellectual disability have delays and limitations related to the developmental area in adaptation skills such as self-care including personal hygiene during menstruation.They need continuousstimulation in order to increase their independence in performing personal hygiene. The parents’ style in educating their children cannot be separated from their educational background. Higher parents education is expected to be able to set their children in performing their personal hygiene during menstruation This research aimed to know the correlation between parents’ education and independence of personal hygiene during menstruation among adolescent with intellectual disability in Marsudi Putra Outstanding School Bantul. This type was quantitative research used cross sectional approach. The study population was parents who have intellectual disability children who have menstruated in Marsudi Putra Outstanding School as many 35 respondents, with a total sampling sampling technique as many 35 respondents. Data collection used closed questionnaire. Data analysis with spearmen test. The majority of respondents were high school educated as many 11 respondents (31.4%), while the level of independence of personal hygiene during menstruation in intellectual disability children was mostly in independent category as many 17 children (48.6%). There was a significant correlation between parents’ education and independence level of personal hygiene during menstruation among teenagers with intellectual disability in Marsudi Putra Special Education School with p-value of 0,000 (p<0,05) with high proximity of correlation (r=0,776).Thank you to the students, teachers, head master of Marsudi Putra Special Education School who have helped in the data collection process and all parties so that this research can be completed.  

scholarly journals The impact of resilience on burnout syndrome in nursing teachers in high medical schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (82) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Katarina Pavić ◽  
Dragana Milutinović
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Nursing Teachers

Introduction: Burnout syndrome is a condition caused by chronic stress at the workplace. Resilience is the ability to cope with the negative situations in life. Purpose: To evaluate the extent of burnout syndrome in nursing teachers at medical high schools and the effect of the level of resilience on burnout syndrome. Material and methods: This cross-sectional study interviewed 101 nursing teachers at four medical schools. Teacher Burnout Scale, The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and socio-demographic questionnaire have been used as instruments of the study. Results: The majority of nursing teachers had moderate symptom of burnout syndrome. The average result on the burnout scale was 56.1. Statistical analyzes showed that there is no statistically significant difference in the manifestation of burnout syndrome in teachers in relation to demographic characteristics (sex, marital status, years of work experience and subjects at medical school). By analysing the results of the two scales, it has been established that there is no statistically significant association between the burnout intensity and the degree of resilience in nursing teachers. Conclusion: The results of the study showed moderate level of burnout in nursing teachers. This may help as an encouragement to develop a strategy for preventing emergence of the burnout syndrome. The results will be useful for further research of burnout syndrome in nursing teachers.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction Among Dentists According to Workplace in Tehran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Emrani ◽  
Katayoun Sargeran ◽  
Ahmad Reza Shamshiri ◽  
Hossein Hessari
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
The Mean

Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to assess the level of job satisfaction among dentists in Tehran, according to background determinants, working environment elements, and type of workplace in 2018. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 350 dentists, selected by convenience sampling, completed a validated Persian job satisfaction questionnaire in a dental congress (with about 1100 participants) in Tehran, and in 59 dental clinics. The questionnaire included 39 structured questions (in 12 domains) on job satisfaction, reporting the satisfaction level according to a 5-point Likert scale. The level of satisfaction was measured by summing the weighted scores of each domain. The mean job satisfaction score (out of 100) was reported according to demographic factors (age, gender, level of income, years of experience, marital status, and number of children), working environment elements (number of assistants, number of colleagues, type of workplace), and stress score (8 questions). Linear regression was applied for statistical analysis. Results: The mean score of job satisfaction was 70±10. The analysis showed that women, dentists with a low income, those working in the public sector, and those with higher stress scores had lower job satisfaction scores (P<0.05). The number of dental assistants, number of colleagues, age, work experience, marital status, number of children, and monthly number of patients had no significant correlation with job satisfaction (P>0.05). Conclusion: The level of job satisfaction was mainly related to individual determinants. Improving job satisfaction can foster the whole dental care system and working environment elements.

scholarly journals LOW BACK PAIN AMONG REGISTERED NURSES IN SURGICAL UNIT AT RAJA PEREMPUAN ZAINAB (RPZ) II HOSPITAL, KOTA BHARU, KELANTAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Chan Siok Gim ◽  
Norhaizan Jann
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Surgical Unit

Low back pain is a common occupational health issue especially among nurses that leads to suffering, disability and days of work lost that affect the continuity and quality of patients care. This study aims to determine prevalence of low back pain among registered nurse at Surgical Unit in RPZ II Hospital and identify the associated factors. It is a cross-sectional study that used a self-administered questionnaire to collect the data among a convenience sample of 60 nurses. Data was analyzed using Pearson Chi-Square. Majority of them were aged 31 to 40 years (53.3%), Malays (91.5%), married (84.6%), had working experience from 11 to 15 years(50.8%), had formal manual handling training(64.9%) and are overweight(58.3%). The prevalence of low back pain was 63.8%. The study revealed statistical significancea for race (p=0.002), number of patients they have to handle (p=0.005), satisfaction with working environment (p=0.007), and emotional and social problems (p=0.007, p=0.038, respectively).

scholarly journals Cross-sectional Study of Perceived Stress among Special Education Teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Michael Eskay ◽  
Bartholomew Chinweuba Nwefuru
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

This research investigated perceived stress among special education teachers in Nigeria. A cross-sectional research design was adopted. The study covered all public, private and special schools with special educators in South-East Nigeria. The study respondents were a convenience sample of 243 special education teachers. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire titled &ldquo;Perceived Stress Questionnaire&rdquo; (PSQ). The instrument was administered with the assistance of five research aids. Mean and standard deviation was used in answering the research question while t-test was used on hypothesis. Results showed that there is a significant difference between the mean ratings of male and female special education teachers in perceived stress Male special education teachers feels less stressed than their female counterparts. There is a need for governmental and mental health specialists to assist special education teachers with respect to stress management.

scholarly journals Does COVID-19 change dietary habits and lifestyle behaviours in Kuwait: a community-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafaa Husain ◽  
Fatemah Ashkanani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviours ◽  
Late Night ◽  
Main Meal

Abstract Background The coronavirus pandemic has transformed and continues to transform and affect the daily lives of communities worldwide, particularly due to the lockdown restrictions. Therefore, this study was designed to understand the changes in dietary and lifestyle behaviours that are major determinants of health during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online questionnaire using a convenience sample of 415 adults living in Kuwait (age range 18–73 years). Results The rate of skipping breakfast remained consistent, with a slight increase during the pandemic. Lunch remained the main reported meal before and during COVID-19. Compared to before COVID-19, people were much more likely have a late-night snack or meal during COVID-19 (OR = 3.57 (95% CI 1.79–7.26), p < 0.001). Moreover, there was a drastic decrease in the frequency of fast-food consumption during COVID-19, up to 82% reported not consuming fast food (p < 0.001). There was a significant increase in the percentage of participants who had their main meal freshly made (OR = 59.18 (95% CI 6.55–1400.76), p = 0.001). Regarding food group patterns, no significant differences were found before and during the pandemic in terms of the weekly frequency of consumption, except in the case of fish and seafood. There were no remarkable changes in beverage consumption habits among participants before and during the pandemic, except for Americano coffee and fresh juice. Furthermore, there was a great reduction in physical activity and an increase in the amount of screen time and sedentary behaviours. A notable increase was detected in day-time sleep and a decrease in night-time sleep among participants. Conclusion In general, this study indicates some changes in daily life, including changes in some eating practices, physical activity and sleeping habits during the pandemic. It is important that the government considers the need for nutrition education programmes and campaigns, particularly during this critical period of the pandemic in Kuwait.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Practice and Attitude about Biomedical Waste Management among Healthcare Professionals during COVID-19 Crises in Al-Ahsa

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 747
Author(s):  
Sahbanathul Missiriya Jalal ◽  
Fahima Akhter ◽  
Amal Ismael Abdelhafez ◽  
Ahmed Mansour Alrajeh
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Biomedical Waste ◽  
Respiratory Therapists ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Knowledge Practice

Biomedical waste (BMW) management is an essential practice of healthcare professionals (HCPs) for preventing health and also environmental hazards. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic, posing significant challenges for healthcare sectors. A cross-sectional study was performed to assess the knowledge, practice, and attitude on BMW management among HCPs when taking care of patients with COVID-19 and associated with demographic variables. From Al-Ahsa healthcare sectors, 256 HCPs were selected randomly, of which 105 (41%) had excellent knowledge, 87 (34%) had good knowledge, and 64 (25%) had poor knowledge with a mean score of 13.1 ± 3.6. A higher mean score was (14.4 ± 3.2) obtained by physicians, and (13.6 ± 3.8) nurses than the other HCPs. Regarding practice, 72 (28.1%) HCPs used and discarded PPE while handling biomedical wastes. Additionally, 88 (34.4%) followed proper hand hygiene before and after each procedure and whenever needed. Physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists had a more favorable attitude than other HCPs. There was a statistically significant association found among knowledge level and educational qualification (p < 0.0001), gender (p < 0.001), and work experience (p < 0.05). Emphasis is needed to train all HCPs regarding proper BMW management during this pandemic to prevent infection transmission.

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