Using measures of psychological resilience to predict burnout amongst NICU nurses.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

American journal of perinatology Pub Date : 2025-05-14 DOI:10.1055/a-2607-2706

Timothy G Elgin, Emily Spellman, Paul O'Connor, Emily O'Dowd, Angela O'Dea

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Abstract

Introduction: Psychological resilience (PR) is a trait that supports individuals as they attempt to overcome the negative factors and stressors experienced in life. Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses encounter considerable stress while providing care for medically vulnerable infants and because of this, are at risk for emotional burnout (EB). Literature suggests that PR may protect against burnout but investigation of PR and its relationship with emotional burnout in NICU nurses is limited.

Methods: The ResMed PR questionnaire and the Emotional Burnout scale (EBS) were distributed to both day and night shift neonatal nurses with over 6 months of experience working at a large academic NICU in order to investigate the relationship between these two concepts.

Results: In total 92 of 124 NICU nurses returned the survey, resulting in a response rate of 74%. Mean years of NICU nursing experience was 9.30. The average total ResMed score was 68.65 with domain scores of 21.78 for job related gratification, 28.69 for protective practices and 18.2 for protective attitudes. Regression analysis demonstrated a negative relationship between PR and emotional burnout, indicating that higher PR was associated with lower EB and suggesting a protective effect of PR against emotional burnout.

Conclusions: This study provides insight into levels of PR and burnout amongst NICU nurses within a large academic NICU. These findings allow for the development of programs and strategies by healthcare leaders and institutions to maximize neonatal nursing health and wellbeing.

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运用心理弹性指标预测新生儿重症监护室护士的职业倦怠。

心理弹性（PR）是一种帮助个体克服生活中所经历的消极因素和压力的特质。新生儿重症监护病房（NICU）护士在照顾医学上脆弱的婴儿时遇到相当大的压力，因此，有情绪倦怠（EB）的风险。文献表明，PR可以预防新生儿重症监护病房护士的情绪倦怠，但对PR及其与情绪倦怠关系的研究有限。方法：采用ResMed PR问卷和情绪倦怠量表（EBS）对在大型专科新生儿重症监护室工作6个月以上的白班和夜班新生儿护士进行问卷调查，探讨情绪倦怠和情绪倦怠的关系。结果：124名新生儿重症监护病房护士中有92名参与了问卷调查，回复率为74%。NICU护理经验平均为9.30年。平均ResMed总分为68.65分，其中工作相关满意度领域得分21.78分，保护行为领域得分28.69分，保护态度领域得分18.2分。回归分析显示PR与情绪倦怠呈负相关，PR越高，EB越低，表明PR对情绪倦怠具有保护作用。结论：本研究提供了一个大型学术NICU的新生儿重症监护病房护士的PR和倦怠水平的见解。这些发现允许发展方案和战略的医疗保健领导人和机构，以最大限度地提高新生儿护理的健康和福祉。

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American journal of perinatology 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

5.90

自引率

0.00%

发文量

302

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

期刊介绍： The American Journal of Perinatology is an international, peer-reviewed, and indexed journal publishing 14 issues a year dealing with original research and topical reviews. It is the definitive forum for specialists in obstetrics, neonatology, perinatology, and maternal/fetal medicine, with emphasis on bridging the different fields. The focus is primarily on clinical and translational research, clinical and technical advances in diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment as well as evidence-based reviews. Topics of interest include epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and management of maternal, fetal, and neonatal diseases. Manuscripts on new technology, NICU set-ups, and nursing topics are published to provide a broad survey of important issues in this field. All articles undergo rigorous peer review, with web-based submission, expedited turn-around, and availability of electronic publication. The American Journal of Perinatology is accompanied by AJP Reports - an Open Access journal for case reports in neonatology and maternal/fetal medicine.