AN OVERVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL SUPPORT ON NURSE BURN OUT IN HOSPITALS

Abstract

Introduction The nursing profession is one of the most difficult and stressful occupations. Nurses have a great responsibility in providing health care to clients, which often involves emotional, complex, and high-risk situations. Social support is emotional, informational and practical assistance provided by individuals or groups to others in certain situations. Burnout syndrome is a chronic stress condition that affects many individuals including nurses. This condition often arises as a result of excessive workload, high physical and emotional demands and imbalance between work and personal life plus the occurrence of a global pandemic.