Burnout Syndrome in Occupational Therapists in Spain: Prevalence and Risk Factors

The objective of this study was to assess the potential levels of burnout syndrome in occupational therapists in Spain, as well as the risk factors involved in its prevalence. The data were obtained through an online survey. The tool utilised for this purpose was the Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey (MBI-GS) that takes into consideration the following dimensions: emotional fatigue, depersonalisation and reduction of personal satisfaction. A sociodemographic questionnaire was also utilised. The sample of the study included 758 occupational therapists, 90.8% of whom were women and 9.2% of whom were men. For identifying the variables associated to the presence of burnout, the prevalence was compared through the chi-squared test, and the odds ratios by age were calculated through the binary logistic regression model. We found that 69.4% of the occupational therapists presented burnout syndrome and especially emotional fatigue (63.5%). Likewise, relevant and significant differences in the prevalence of burnout syndrome were observed depending on the age, marital status, number of children, work field and type of workday. We can conclude that burnout syndrome poses a clear risk for the health of occupational therapists that could have direct consequences on the work environment, affecting the way the interventions are performed with patients. This study could help to raise awareness on this reality and the factors implied. We suggest the implementation of measures (individual, labour and political) both for the prevention of burnout in occupational therapists as well as for reducing the levels of those who suffer from it.

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RISK FACTORS OF ADVERSE CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN THE ELDERLY AND SENILE PATIENTS WITH STROKE-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA

Успехи геронтологии ◽

10.34922/ae.2021.34.4.012 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 586-591

Author(s):

В.А. Белобородов ◽

И.А. Степанов ◽

А.В. Щербатых ◽

И.И. Томашов ◽

З.С. Саакян ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Nosocomial Pneumonia ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

The Elderly ◽

Older Age ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽

Protein Levels ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Degree Of Disability

В отечественной и зарубежной специализированной литературе отсутствуют исследования, посвященные изучению факторов риска развития неблагоприятного исхода у пациентов старшей возрастной группы с инсультассоциированной нозокомиальной пневмонией. Цель исследования - изучение факторов риска развития неблагоприятного клинического исхода у пациентов пожилого и старческого возраста с нозокомиальной пневмонией на фоне ОНМК. В исследование были включены 247 пациентов пожилого и старческого возраста (139 мужчин, 108 женщин, средний возраст - 74,1±6,3 года), госпитализированных с признаками ОНМК по ишемическому или геморрагическому типу. Согласно модели бинарной логистической регрессии, статистически значимо ассоциированы с развитием неблагоприятного исхода у изучаемой группы респондентов следующие параметры: возраст свыше 75 лет (p=0,011), степень инвалидизации по шкале mRS 3 (р=0,009), а также уровень С-РБ >100 мг/л (р=0,023) и мочевины >7 ммоль/л (р=0,044). Для снижения частоты встречаемости неблагоприятного клинического исхода у пациентов старшей возрастной группы с инсульт-ассоциированной нозокомиальной пневмонией необходимо верифицировать перечисленные выше клинико-лабораторные параметры на ранних этапах госпитализации. In the domestic and foreign specialized literature, there are no studies devoted to the study of risk factors of mortality in the older age patients with stroke-associated nosocomial pneumonia. The purpose of the study was to study the risk factors of adverse clinical outcomes in elderly and senile patients with stroke-associated nosocomial pneumonia. The study included 247 elderly and senile patients (139 men, 108 women, mean age - 74,1±6,3 years) who were hospitalized with signs of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. According to the binary logistic regression model, the following parameters are statistically significantly associated with adverse clinical outcomes in the studied group of respondents: age over 75 years (p=0.011), degree of disability according to mRS ≥3 (p=0,009), and C-reactive protein levels over 100 mg/l (p=0,023) and urea more than 7 mmol/l (p=0,044). In order to reduce the incidence of adverse clinical outcomes in patients of the older age group with stroke-associated nosocomial pneumonia, it is necessary to verify the above clinical and laboratory parameters at the early stages of hospitalization.

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Gendered beliefs about glass ceiling in Egypt

Gender in Management An International Journal ◽

10.1108/gm-01-2017-0002 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (6) ◽

pp. 404-419 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Wessam Khedr

Keyword(s):

Glass Ceiling ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Age Groups ◽

Job Tenure ◽

Male And Female ◽

Content Type ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Career Pathway ◽

Chi Squared ◽

Status Number

Purpose This paper explores gendered beliefs about the Glass Ceiling (GC) using a new measure, the “Career Pathway Survey” CPS, in an under-researched country, Egypt. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 438 employees in Egypt. Participants completed the CPS and other demographic and work measures. The CPS tests four GC beliefs: denial, resilience, acceptance and resignation. Findings Factor analysis validated the configuration of the four factors of the CPS. Descriptive tests showed the female sample with resignation belief, whereas male sample views their females counterparts as resilient. The chi-squared test showed differences in beliefs with different age groups, education level, marital status, number of children, job contracts, job tenure and managerial levels. Moreover, there are evidences of more intensive GC barriers in male-dominant organizations. Originality/value This paper is the first to: re-validate the CPS measure, examine demographic and work factor roles and the CPS, test CPS on a male sample and analyse differences between male and female beliefs according to gender-dominated sectors.

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Factors influencing resilience and burnout among resident physicians - a National Survey

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-021-02950-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Cristina Nituica ◽

Oana Alina Bota ◽

John Blebea ◽

Chin-I Cheng ◽

Gus J. Slotman

Keyword(s):

Training Program ◽

Online Survey ◽

High Stress ◽

Institutional Support ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Resident Physicians ◽

Factors Influencing

Abstract Background Residency training exposes young physicians to a challenging and high-stress environment, making them vulnerable to burnout. Burnout syndrome not only compromises the health and wellness of resident physicians but has also been linked to prescription errors, reduction in the quality of medical care, and decreased professionalism. This study explored burnout and factors influencing resilience among U.S. resident physicians. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey, which was distributed to all accredited residency programs by Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The survey included the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 25), Abbreviated Maslach Burnout Inventory, and socio-demographic characteristics questions. The association between burnout, resilience, and socio-demographic characteristics were examined. Results The 682 respondents had a mean CD-RISC score of 72.41 (Standard Deviation = 12.1), which was equivalent to the bottom 25th percentile of the general population. Males and upper-level trainees were more resilient than females and junior residents. No significant differences in resilience were found associated with age, race, marital status, or training program type. Resilience positively correlated with personal achievement, family, and institutional support (p < 0.001) and negatively associated with emotional exhaustion and depersonalization (p < 0.001). Conclusions High resilience, family, and institutional support were associated with a lower risk of burnout, supporting the need for developing a resilience training program to promote a lifetime of mental wellness for future physicians.

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Pressure From Superiors and Older Age Increase the Risk of Burnout Syndrome Among Psychiatric Trainees: A Nation-wide Survey in Turkey

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.02.179 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. S298-S298 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

N. Capraz ◽

D. Ceylan Tufan Ozalp ◽

M. Yalcin ◽

E. Tellioglu Can ◽

T. Alkin

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Older Age ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Personal Factors ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Personal Rights ◽

Dichotomous Variable ◽

Competing Interest ◽

Nation Wide Survey

IntroductionPrevious studies reported high burnout rates and indicated significant factors associated with burnout syndrome among psychiatric trainees, such as hard working conditions, lack of supervision and not opting for psychiatry as a first career choice.ObjectivesA substantial amount of variance was reported in psychiatry training across countries. However, there is not sufficient national data regarding the rates and risk factors of burnout syndrome among psychiatric trainees in Turkey.AimsTo determine the burnout syndrome rates and the risk factors associated with burnout syndrome among psychiatric trainees.MethodsA questionnaire of occupational, educational and personal factors and Maslach burnout inventory (MBI) were answered by 180 of 450 psychiatric trainees in Turkey. The data was collected from 167 (56% females) trainees who completed the survey material. Converting the scores of three subscales by using MBI manual, a dichotomous variable (severe/non-severe burnout) was obtained for each participant and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression models.ResultsMean age was 28.85 ± 2.99-year-old and mean duration of residency was 2.61 ± 1.31 years. Severe burnout was found in 38.3% of the trainees. Logistic regression confirmed that older age (P = 0.02) and pressure from superiors (P = 0.04) are predictive factors associated with severe burnout. The high number of patient visits (P = 0.001), violation of employee personal rights (P = 0.04) and pressure from superiors (P = 0.01) were significantly associated with the “wish working in another institution”.ConclusionsPressure from superiors and older age can be described as risk factors associated with burnout syndrome among psychiatric trainees in Turkey.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Leprosy Reaction in Thai Population: A 20-Year Retrospective Study

Dermatology Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2015/253154 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Poonkiat Suchonwanit ◽

Siripich Triamchaisri ◽

Sanchawan Wittayakornrerk ◽

Ploysyne Rattanakaemakorn

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Retrospective Study ◽

Treatment Regimen ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽

Thai Population ◽

Leprosy Reactions ◽

Appropriate Treatment ◽

Leprosy Patients

Background. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease that presents with varying dermatological and neurological symptoms. The leprosy reactions occur over the chronic course of the disease and lead to extensive disability and morbidity.Objective. To analyze and identify the risk factors which contribute to leprosy reactions.Methods. In a retrospective study, we reviewed the medical records of leprosy patients registered at the leprosy clinic, Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand, between March 1995 and April 2015. One hundred and eight patients were included; descriptive analysis was used for baseline characteristics and a binary logistic regression model was applied for identifying risk factors correlated with leprosy reactions.Results. Of the 108 cases analyzed, 51 were male and 57 were female. The mean age of presentation was 45 years. The borderline tuberculoid type was the most common clinical form. Leprosy reactions were documented in 61 cases (56.5%). The average time to reaction was 8.9 months. From multivariate analysis, risk factors for leprosy reactions were being female, positive bacillary index status, and MB treatment regimen.Conclusions. Leprosy reactions are common complications in leprosy patients. Being female, positive bacillary index status, and multibacillary treatment regimen are significantly associated with the reactions. Early detection in cases with risk factors followed by appropriate treatment could prevent the morbidity of leprosy patients.

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Learning burnout: evaluating the role of social support in medical students

10.21203/rs.3.rs-53416/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jiayu Zhang ◽

Tao Shu ◽

Ming Xiang ◽

Zhanchun Feng

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Medical Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Family Income ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Protective Role ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Social

Abstract Background:Burnout is a stress-induced syndrome that is considered closely related to work. Although social support could reduce burnout syndrome, the effect of it on learning burnout in medical students remains unclear. The objectives of the study are to evaluate the association between learning burnout and social support in a cohort of Chinese medical students.Methods:A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to students who participated in online learning in a medical college in Wuhan during the COVID-19 epidemic. We used the Lian version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) to assess learning burnout and the Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS) to assess social support.Results:A total of 684 students completed the survey (response rate of 30.9%), of which 315 (46.12%) met standard criteria for learning burnout. We found grade, family income, learning time, and the number of interactions with teachers or classmates had an effect on students’ learning burnout. After adjusting for the grade and residence, there was a significant and relevant association between the social support and learning burnout. (adjusted odds ratio, 0.93 for 1-point decrease in total SSRS score; 95% CI, 0.90 – 0.96; p < 0.001).Conclusions:Learning burnout was highly prevalent in medical students of our college. The social support especially subjective support and utilization of support played a protective role in reducing the risk of learning burnout.

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FENOMENA DAN DETERMINAN KESEMPATAN ANAK MASUK DUNIA KERJA

Ecosains: Jurnal Ilmiah Ekonomi dan Pembangunan ◽

10.24036/ecosains.347257.00 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 49

Author(s):

Selli Nelonda

Keyword(s):

Labor Market ◽

Human Resources ◽

Logistic Regression Model ◽

Development Process ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Geographic Factor ◽

Food Expenditure ◽

Significant Factors

In most countries including Indonesia, children are very valuable future human resources in development process; they are the future of a country. For these reasons all stakeholders have the equal obligation to promote opportunity for the children to get their basic needs for their better future. But, the reality is not always as good as it should be, for some reasons, there are many children still enter the labor market than being at school for their education. Using 2009 Susenas data with binary logistic regression model, this research find that parents education, parents marital status, parent jobs sector, economic sector activity, number of children in a household, share of food expenditure and geographic factor are the significant factors to determine the probability a child entering the labor market.

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Burnout Among Female Teachers In Malaysia

Journal of International Education Research (JIER) ◽

10.19030/jier.v7i3.4972 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 25-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jayakaran Mukundan ◽

Touran Ahour

Keyword(s):

Marital Status ◽

Teaching Experience ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Organizational Factors ◽

Individual Characteristics ◽

Personal Accomplishment ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Female Teachers

This study is an attempt to survey the burnout level of female teachers in Malaysia and determine the likely factors that are associated with this phenomenon. The subjects of the study were 437 female teachers from primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. A demographic questionnaire was used to collect the data regarding the individual characteristics (e.g., marital status, number of children, age, and teaching experience) and organizational factors (e.g., teaching level and workload). The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educator Survey (MBI-ES) (Maslach, Jackson, & Schwab, 1986) was also employed to collect the data concerning the burnout levels of the teachers in the three dimensions of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Descriptive and univariate statistics were used in the data analysis. It was found that the number of children, level of teaching, age, and years of teaching experience were significant indicators of burnout among the female teachers, while marital status and workload were not significantly related to their burnout syndrome. The implications and recommendations are also presented.

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Burnout syndrome among Thai intensivists and nurses in pre-COVID19 era

Clinical Critical Care ◽

10.54205/ccc.v29i.254181 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Chatchai Laopakorn ◽

Pimsai Kunakorn ◽

Petch Wacharasint

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Personal Accomplishment ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Full Time ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Data ◽

The Past ◽

Icu Physicians

Background: Burnout syndrome (BOS), a work-related constellation of symptoms and signs, causes individuals emotional stress and is associated with increasing job-related disillusionment. ICU-BOS among Thai intensivists and ICU nurses has never been clarified. Methods & materials: We performed a multicenter, prospective cross-sectional study in 17 hospitals in Thailand. BOS-related data were collected from full time ICU physicians and ICU nurses using electronic questionnaires. ICU-BOS was defined when participants exhibited at least 1 of 3 aspects (depersonalization, emotion exhaustion and personal accomplishment) regarding the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Primary outcome was prevalence of ICU-BOS among intensivists and ICU nurses, and secondary outcomes were risk factors for ICU-BOS. Results: After a total of 193 electronic surveys were sent, 171 responders (ICU physicians n=66, ICU nurses n=105) were included in this analysis (88.6%). Overall prevalence of ICU-BOS was 62.6%. Using multivariate analysis, the risk factors for ICU-BOS among intensivists were 1) income <20,000 THB, 2) feeling of quitting caring for patients in an ICU within the past year, 3) need >2 holidays/wk and 4) patient’s ICU-LOS >5 days (adjusted odd ratio (OR) of 31.5, 15.9, 7.4, 14.9; p =0.04, 0.007, 0.035, 0.004 respectively). Risk factors for ICU-BOS among ICU nurses were 1) age >40 years, 2) ICU experience >5 years, 3) patient’s ICU-LOS >5 days, 4) nurse to patient ratio lower than 1:1 5) feeling assignments in the ICU were too numerous and 6) feeling of quitting caring for patients in an ICU within the past year (adjusted OR of 15.7, 4.6, 10.0, 68.7, 4.3, 5.3; p =0.009, 0.04, 0.004, 0.004, 0.04, 0.007 respectively). Conclusion: In this study, we found a high prevalence of ICU-BOS among Thai intensivists and ICU nurses. Co-independent risk factors for BOS were patient’s ICU-LOS >5 days and feeling of quitting caring for patients in an ICU within the past year.

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Determinants of desire for more children among women in Ethiopia

BMC Women s Health ◽

10.1186/s12905-021-01563-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mitiku Wale Muluneh ◽

Yikeber Abebaw Moyehodie

Keyword(s):

Formal Education ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Odds Ratios ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽

Number Of Children ◽

First Marriage ◽

Age At First Marriage ◽

Catholic Religion ◽

Ideal Number ◽

Living Children

Abstract Background Desire for more children has an impact on couple’s fertility behaviors. It can be a precursor of actual fertility performance. However, the desire for more children is declining over time in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to identifying the determinants of the desire for more children among women in Ethiopia. Methods The 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data were used for the analysis. The sample consisted of 15,683 women. The binary logistic regression model was used to assess the determinants of desire for more children among women in Ethiopia. The results are presented as crude odds ratios (COR) and adjusted odds ratios (AOR) together with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals. Results No education (having no formal education) (AOR = 1.85, 95% CI 1.61–2.13), attained primary education (AOR = 1.62, 95% CI 1.43–1.83), age at first marriage 10–19 years (AOR = 1.80, 95% CI 1.27–2.54), Orthodox religion (AOR = 1.48, 95% CI 1.01–2.19), Catholic religion (AOR = 2.15, 95% CI 1.17–3.97), Muslim religion (AOR = 1.70, 95% CI 1.15–2.50), living in Amhara (AOR = 1.45, 95% CI 1.18–1.78), Oromia (AOR = 2.10, 95% CI 1.73–2.54), Benishangul (AOR = 1.17, 95% CI 1.01–1.45), SNNPR (AOR = 1.30, 95% CI 1.05–1.60), Gambela (AOR = 1.25, 95% CI 1.02–1.57), Harari (AOR = 2.24, 95% CI 1.82–2.76), ideal number of children four or fewer (AOR = 0.47, 95% CI 0.42–0.53), number of living children four or fewer (AOR = 2.12, 95% CI 1.90–2.37), and not use of contraceptives (AOR = 1.51, 95% CI 1.35–1.68) were associated with a higher desire for more children. Conclusion This finding showed that the age of women, educational level, age at first marriage, religion, region, occupation, ideal number of children, number of living children, and use of contraceptives were significant determinants of desire for more children. Therefore, it is important to adopt programs to encourage the desire for more children, implement policies in an attempt to increase the total fertility rate in Ethiopia ought to critically consider these factors. Moreover, continuous education and knowledge on reproductive health will help for better fertility behaviour for the women.

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