Burnout and Coping Patterns among Nurses

Abstract

SUMMARY B urnout is an occupational condition characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a low sense of personal accomplishment. In the area of healthcare, nurses are at risk of burnout Burnout among nurses can lead to mental fatigue, anxiety, lack of motivation, and absence from work, which undoubtedly threatens not only their own health, but also that of their patients. Stress is associated by the coping process. Some people can cope actively with stress, while others cope passively. Active coping strategies are either behavioral or psychological responses formed to change the stressor nature or how one thinks about it, whereas passive coping strategies lead people into activities or mental states (such as withdrawal). This study aimed to assess Burnout and coping patterns among nurses. A descriptive exploratory design was utilized in this study. To implement this study following tools were used: 1- Socio-demographic characteristics sheet (personal & professional data).