Perceptions and preferences about family visitation restrictions and psychological distress among critical care clinicians in Brazil: results from a national survey.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the perceptions of healthcare workers in the intensive care unit about family visitation policies and to examine their impact on healthcare workers' psychological distress. METHODS: We disseminated an electronic survey to interdisciplinary healthcare workers via the Associação de Medicina Intensiva Brasileira during Brazil's most severe peak of COVID-19 (March 2021). We assessed perceptions of and preferences for family visitation policies and measured healthcare worker distress, including burnout, depression, anxiety, irritability, and suicidal thoughts using validated scales. We conducted multivariable regressions to evaluate factors associated with healthcare worker distress, including family visitation policies and healthcare workers' concerns. RESULTS: We included responses from 903 healthcare workers: 67% physicians, 10% nurses, 10% respiratory therapists, and 13% other. Most healthcare workers reported that their hospitals allowed no family visitation (55%) or limited visitation (43%), and only 2% reported allowing unlimited visitation. Most believed that limiting visitation negatively impacted patient care (78%), and 46% preferred allowing more visitation (which was lower among nurses [44%] than among physicians [50%]; p < 0.01). Approximately half (49%) of healthcare workers reported that limited visitation contributed to their burnout, which was lower among nurses (43%) than among physicians (52%), p = 0.08. Overall, 62% of healthcare workers reported burnout, 24% reported symptoms of major depression, 37% reported symptoms of anxiety, 11% reported excessive alcohol/drug consumption, and 14% reported thoughts of hurting themselves. In the multivariable analysis, family visitation policies (limited visitation versus no visitation) and preferences about policies (more visitation versus same or less) were not associated with psychological distress. Instead, financial concerns and reporting poor communication with supervisors were most strongly associated with burnout, depression, and anxiety. CONCLUSION: Half of healthcare workers self-reported that limited family visitation contributed to their burnout, and most felt that it negatively impacted patient care. However, family visitation preferences were not associated with healthcare worker distress in the multivariable regressions. More physicians than nurses indicated a preference for more liberal visitation policies.

Estrategia organizacional para la mejora del bienestar médico de una unidad académica de ginecotocología en Uruguay / Estratégia organizacional para melhorar o bem-estar médico de uma unidade acadêmica de ginecologia no Uruguai / Organizational strategy to improve the medical well-being of an academic gynecology unit in Uruguay

Introducción: El bienestar médico ha cobrado relevancia en la atención de la salud, especialmente frente a la "epidemia de burnout". Este estudio se propone evaluar la implementación y efectividad de un programa para mejorar el bienestar del personal de la Unidad Académica de Ginecología y Obstetricia A de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de la República, Uruguay. Método: Se desarrolló un estudio descriptivo siguiendo un modelo lógico de evaluación de programas. Se implementó una estrategia organizacional focalizada en la identificación de factores de estrés y la promoción del bienestar. La intervención incluyó encuestas cualitativas, grupos focales y la conformación de un Equipo de Referentes de Bienestar (ERB), capacitado para guiar el proceso de mejora continua. Resultados: Se identificaron prioridades en las dimensiones de carga laboral y exigencias en el trabajo, eficiencia y recursos, comunidad en el trabajo, cultura organizacional e integración trabajo-vida personal. A lo largo del proceso, se implementaron acciones clave para mejorar el ambiente laboral y la efectividad del equipo. El compromiso de los líderes de la unidad y el trabajo colaborativo con consultores externos fueron fundamentales para el éxito del programa. Discusión: Las intervenciones organizacionales, aunque más complejas, parecen ser más efectivas en la promoción del bienestar. Los cambios alcanzados en esta etapa inicial sugieren un impacto positivo, aunque se requiere un seguimiento a largo plazo para asegurar la sostenibilidad de las mejoras. Conclusiones: La experiencia innovadora presentada ofrece una hoja de ruta para la mejora del bienestar del personal de salud en contextos académicos y asistenciales, destacando la importancia del liderazgo y colaboración en estos procesos.

Introdução: O bem-estar médico ganhou relevância na área da saúde, especialmente face à "epidemia de esgotamento". Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar a implementação e eficácia de um programa para melhorar o bem-estar do pessoal da Unidade Acadêmica de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia A da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade da República, Uruguai. Método: Foi desenvolvido um estudo descritivo seguindo um modelo lógico de avaliação de programas. Foi implementada uma estratégia organizacional focada na identificação de fatores de stress e na promoção do bem-estar. A intervenção incluiu pesquisas qualitativas, grupos focais e a formação de uma Equipe de Referência em Bem-Estar (ERB), treinada para orientar o processo de melhoria contínua. Resultados: Foram identificadas prioridades nas dimensões carga de trabalho, recursos, comunidade no trabalho, cultura organizacional e equilíbrio entre vida pessoal e profissional. Ao longo do processo, foram implementadas ações-chave para melhorar o ambiente de trabalho e a eficácia das equipes. O compromisso dos líderes das unidades e o trabalho colaborativo com consultores externos foram fundamentais para o sucesso do programa. Discussão: As intervenções organizacionais, embora mais complexas, parecem ser mais eficazes na promoção do bem-estar. As mudanças alcançadas nesta fase inicial sugerem um impacto positivo, embora seja necessário um acompanhamento a longo prazo para garantir a sustentabilidade das melhorias. Conclusões: A experiência inovadora apresentada oferece um roteiro para melhorar o bem-estar do pessoal de saúde em contextos académicos e de saúde, destacando a importância da liderança e da colaboração nestes processos.

Introduction: Physician well-being has gained relevance in health care, especially in the face of the "burnout epidemic." This study aims to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of a program to improve the well-being of the staff of the Academic Unit of Gynecology and Obstetrics A of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of the Republic, Uruguay. Method: A descriptive study was developed following a logical model of program evaluation. An organizational strategy focused on identifying stress factors and promoting well-being was implemented. The intervention included qualitative surveys, focus groups, and the formation of a Well-Being Referent Team (ERB), trained to guide the continuous improvement process. Results: Priorities were identified in the dimensions of workload, resources, community at work, organizational culture, and work-life balance. Throughout the process, key actions were implemented to improve the work environment and team effectiveness. The commitment of unit leaders and collaborative work with external consultants were fundamental to the success of the program. Discussion: Organizational interventions, although more complex, appear to be more effective in promoting well-being. The changes achieved at this initial stage suggest a positive impact, although long-term monitoring is required to ensure the sustainability of improvements. Conclusions: The innovative experience presented offers a roadmap for improving the well-being of health personnel in academic and healthcare contexts, highlighting the importance of leadership and collaboration in these processes.

[Anxiety and burnout in health personnel in times of COVID-19 in Mexico]. / Ansiedad y burnout en personal sanitario en tiempos de COVID-19 en México.

Background: The levels of anxiety and mental disorders have increased considerably in the general population due to COVID-19. The risk of health personnel is greater than that of the general population. However, there are no studies that estimate the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of health personnel in Mexico. Objective: To measure the levels of burnout and anxiety in health personnel, and to compare those levels between medical and nursing personnel, and from those in the COVID-19 Area and those who were not there, as well as to establish the relationship between sex and age. Material and methods: A sample of 211 health workers was captured: 75 (35.5%) were from medical personnel, and 136 (64.5%) from the nursing staff. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), which evaluated anxiety and burnout, respectively, were administered online (via internet). Results: Nursing staff showed higher levels in the BAI compared to medical staff, but no differences were observed in the MBI scales. Health personnel who worked in the COVID-19 Area showed higher levels of burnout and anxiety. Conclusions: Due to the high levels of anxiety and burnout we found out, we believe it would be convenient to detect the highest risk cases to be referred to mental health services, and the rest could receive preventive interventions that may be implemented during future pandemics.

Introducción: se han incrementado de forma considerable los niveles de ansiedad y de trastornos mentales en la población general debido al COVID-19. El riesgo en el personal sanitario es mayor. Sin embargo, no existen estudios que estimen el impacto del COVID-19 en la salud mental del personal sanitario en México. Objetivo: medir los niveles de burnout y ansiedad en personal sanitario, y comparar dichos niveles entre personal médico y de enfermería, y entre aquellos que están en área COVID-19 y los que no lo están, así como establecer la relación con el sexo y la edad. Material y métodos: se capturó una muestra de 211 trabajadores sanitarios: 75 (35.5%) eran personal médico y 136 (64.5%) de enfermería. Se les aplicó vía internet el Inventario de Beck (BAI, por sus siglas en inglés: Beck Anxiety Inventory) y el Inventario de Burnout de Maslach (MBI, por sus siglas en inglés), que evalúan ansiedad y burnout, respectivamente. Resultados: el personal de enfermería mostró niveles superiores en el BAI respecto al personal médico, pero no se observaron diferencias en las escalas del MBI. El personal sanitario que trabajó en Área COVID-19 mostró niveles superiores de burnout y de ansiedad. Conclusiones: debido a los elevados niveles de ansiedad y burnout hallados, consideramos que sería conveniente que se detectaran los casos de mayor riesgo para ser derivados a servicios en salud mental, y el resto podrían recibir intervenciones preventivas durante pandemias futuras.

"You said burnout? Whew, chile!" A multigenerational collaborative autoethnography on the complexities of burnout and care among Black women researching substance use.

BACKGROUND: Researchers and participants who are members of minoritized populations experience negative psychosocial and wellness outcomes like burnout. Burnout may manifest uniquely for Black women in academia conducting research with Black women participants navigating similar sociocultural contexts. OBJECTIVES: This article qualitatively interprets our experiences as 15 Black women scholar-practitioners at a midwestern university conducting community-engaged research. We discuss our experiences of care and burnout while working to reduce opioid use disparities among Black women community members as we simultaneously navigate multilevel challenges in academia. DESIGN: We employ collaborative autoethnography, an autobiographical writing method, using a Black feminist framework and intersectionality methodology. METHODS: We are 15 Black women researcher-subjects on the REFOCUS study-a mixed-methods National Institute on Health-funded project examining nonmedical prescription opioid misuse among Black Kentuckians. We examined a series of multigenerational sista circles and individual journal entries we completed to understand the multilevel power dynamics impacting our individual and collective work, burnout, and care. RESULTS: Themes were: (1) "I see me in you": Research with Black Women, (2) "Pervasive, cellular, and epigenetic": Burnout Experiences; (3) "Taxing but rewarding": The Price We Pay to See an Outcome, and (4) "Thank God for the collective": Complexities of Caring Through the Process. CONCLUSION: We highlight the importance of continued efforts to address workload inequities among Black women in academia, particularly for those working to combat health disparities among Black women or within Black communities. We make recommendations for structural, institutional, and interpersonal steps to improve the support of Black women across career stages.

We discuss our experiences as a multigenerational collective of Black women researchers conducting substance use research among Black women reporting opioid misuse. We conducted a Black feminist collaborative autoethnography, which allowed us to become "researcher-subjects." As researcher-subjects, we examined our burnout and care reflections from multigenerational conversations and individual reflections. We make several recommendations across structural, institutional, and interpersonal levels to better support Black women working to reduce health disparities in Black communities.

Burnout components, perceived stress and hair cortisol in healthcare professionals during the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic.

This study evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers in Argentina, during the second wave in 2021. The aim is to assess stress and burnout, incorporating the assessment of hair cortisol levels as a biomarker of chronic stress. A total of 496 healthcare workers from three different hospitals were included in this study. Two of these hospitals depend on the Buenos Aires City Ministry of Health and the third hospital belongs to Buenos Aires University. Hair samples were obtained using scissors from the posterior vertex, as close to the scalp as possible. Each sample was weighed, and cortisol was extracted and then measured using an automated chemiluminescent method. Notably, 10% of the population exhibited hair cortisol levels above 128 pg/mg. Associations were found between high hair cortisol levels and age, workload, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization. In addition, burnout, identified in 11% of participants, correlated with higher perceived stress and lower social support. Binary logistic regression revealed associations between burnout and perceived stress, and age. Finally, mediation analysis showed depersonalization as a mediating variable in the relationship between hair cortisol concentration and emotional exhaustion. In conclusion, this study highlights the complex relationships between stress, cortisol levels, and burnout. Prioritizing interventions and research is essential to support the well-being of frontline healthcare professionals, ensuring their resilience during challenging times.

Personal and work-related burnout is associated with increased episodes of suicidal ideation or behavior among working adults in Chile.

Burnout has been previously associated with suicidal risk factors and suicide itself, but these associations have only focused on work-related burnout among high-demand occupations. We aimed at examining the extent to which personal and/or work-related burnout are associated with suicidal ideation or behavior among working adults in Chile. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 1,970 working adults attending the Hospital del Trabajador in Santiago, Chile, between September 2015 and February 2018, using structured interviews. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) assessed levels of personal and work-related burnout (mild, moderate, and high-to-severe), and the Columbia Suicidal Rating Scale (C-SSRS) measured suicidal ideation or behavior. Multivariable logistic regression models were fit to estimate the magnitude of the association between burnout with suicidal ideation or behavior. After adjusting for putative confounders, moderate and high-to-severe personal burnout were associated with 5.07-fold (95% confidence interval (Al-Halabí et al.): 3.56-7.26) and 10.26-fold (95% CI: 5.75-18.50) increased odds of suicidal ideation or behavior, and high-to-severe work-related burnout associated with 2.47-fold increased odds (95% CI: 1.31-4.68). The dose-response pattern was shown in the association between both types of burnout and suicidal ideation or behavior (p for trend <0.05). Personal and work-related burnout were associated with increased odds of suicidal ideation or behavior in a dose-response manner. Focusing on alleviating burnout levels through mental health services or social support may effectively decrease the prevalence of suicidal ideation or behavior among working adults.

[Translation, adaptation and initial validation of the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) in Río de la Plata health personnel] / Traducción, adaptación y validación inicial de Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) en personal de salud rioplatense.

The study addresses the translation, cross-cultural adaptation and initial validation of the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) questionnaire into Spanish, particularly for the context of health personnel. The OLBI, based on the Job Demands - Resources Model, evaluates burnout and job disengagement. After a rigorous methodological process, two versions of the questionnaire were carried out, followed by a pilot test and cognitive interviews. Comprehension problems were identified in a question related to work disconnection. Adjustments were made to the final version, which was validated with a multiprofessional pediatric palliative care group. The results showed adequate reliability for the Exhaustion scale and acceptable for the Disconnection scale. The importance of considering the particularities of the work context in adapting the instrument was highlighted. Although limitations, such as sample size, are acknowledged, it is suggested that the OLBI ­ UY version is promising and can be used in future studies for a more comprehensive psychometric analysis. This study represents an original contribution by addressing the adaptation of a relevant instrument for measuring burnout in Spanish-speaking health personnel in the Río de la Plata.

El estudio aborda la traducción, adaptación transcultural y validación inicial del cuestionario Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) al español, en particular para el contexto del personal de salud. El OLBI, basado en el Modelo Demandas del Trabajo - Recursos, evalúa agotamiento y desconexión laboral. Tras un proceso metodológico riguroso, se realizaron dos versiones del cuestionario, seguidas de una prueba piloto y entrevistas cognitivas. Se identificaron problemas de comprensión en una pregunta relacionada con la desconexión laboral. Se realizaron ajustes en la versión final, que fue validada con un grupo multiprofesional de cuidados paliativos pediátricos. Los resultados mostraron adecuada confiabilidad para la escala de Agotamiento y aceptable para la de Desconexión. Se destacó la importancia de considerar las particularidades del contexto laboral en la adaptación del instrumento. Aunque se reconocen limitaciones, como el tamaño de la muestra, se sugiere que la versión OLBI - UY es prometedora y puede utilizarse en estudios futuros para un análisis psicométrico más exhaustivo. Este estudio representa un aporte original al abordar la adaptación de un instrumento relevante para la medición del burnout en personal de salud de  habla hispana del Río de la Plata.

[Prevalence and underdiagnosis of burn out syndrome in critical services in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic] / Prevalencia y subdiagnóstico del síndrome de burn out en servicios criticos en el contexto de la pandemia COVID-19.

Introduction: The importance of knowing the impact of work on people's health has increased after the COVID-19 pandemic. Burn Out (BO) syndrome arises from the tension emerging from the conflictive interaction between the worker and his or her employment. The objective was to describe the prevalence and frequency of diagnosis of BO in the health human resources of critical services of the Bahía Blanca Municipal Hospital in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study. The study population was the medical and nursing staff of the Intensive Care (IT), Emergency Medicine (SMU) and Clinic services who worked with COVID-19 during 2021. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire was used and complementary closed questions to identify, among these cases, those that were diagnosed and treated by the institution.Results: Of the 219 workers, 55.3% (121/219) were nurses. In the SMU, 25% (24/96) of respondents had BO, followed by 20.4% (11/54) in Clinic and 8.7% (6/69) in IT (p value=0.004). Only 5.5% (12/219) of the total were diagnosed with BO by the institution and of this group, two people (0.9%) had previously consulted for characteristic symptoms.Discussion: A high prevalence of BO and a marked underdiagnosis were evident at the institutional level during the pandemic. Although the IT Service had the highest demand for attention, it was the one that presented the lowest BO values in relation to other services.

Introducción: La importancia del conocimiento del impacto del trabajo en la salud de las personas se ha acrecentado tras la pandemia por COVID-19. El síndrome de Burn Out (BO) nace de la tensión emergente de la interacción conflictiva entre el trabajador y su empleo. El objetivo fue describir la prevalencia y frecuencia de diagnóstico del BO en el recurso humano en salud de servicios críticos del Hospital Municipal de Bahía Blanca en el contexto de la pandemia COVID-19. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal. La población de estudio fue el personal médico y de enfermería de los servicios de Terapia intensiva (TI), Médico de Urgencias (SMU) y Clínica que trabajaron con COVID-19 durante el 2021. Se empleó el cuestionario Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) y preguntas cerradas complementarias para identificar, entre estos casos, aquellos que fueron diagnosticados y tratados por la institución. Resultados: De los 219 trabajadores, el 55,3% (121/219) fueron enfermeros. En el SMU el 25% (24/96) de encuestados tenía BO, seguido por un 20,4% (11/54) en Clínica y un 8.7% (6/69) en TI (valor p=0.004). Sólo el 5,5% (12/219) del total fue diagnosticado con BO por la institución y de este grupo, dos personas (0,9%) habían consultado previamente por síntomas característicos. Discusión: Se evidenció una elevada prevalencia de BO y un marcado sub-diagnóstico a nivel institucional durante la pandemia. A pesar de que el Servicio de TI tuvo la mayor demanda de atención, fue el que presentó los valores más bajos de BO en relación a otros servicios.

Pathways among the nursing practice environment, job burnout, and job satisfaction to intention to leave: a cross-sectional study conducted in Taiwan.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore the pathways among the practice environment, job burnout, and job satisfaction and their relationships with the intention to leave among clinical nurses. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was administered to 310 nursing staff members working in regional teaching hospitals in southern Taiwan. The instruments used included the practice environment, job satisfaction, job burnout, and sociodemographic characteristics questionnaires. RESULTS: Structural equation modeling indicated that job satisfaction (ß = -0.167) and job burnout (ß = 0.361) were significantly and directly associated with the intention to leave, whereas the practice environment was significantly and directly associated with job satisfaction (ß = 0.447). The practice environment (ßindirect = -0.075) and job burnout (ßindirect = 0.060) were significantly and indirectly associated with the intention to leave through job satisfaction. CONCLUSION: Job burnout and job satisfaction are directly associated with the intention to leave. Therefore, improving the practice environment and subsequent job burnout could be strategies to improve job satisfaction and decrease the intention to leave.

Work stress and burnout among active correctional officers in Puerto Rico: A cross-sectional study.

INTRODUCTION: Correctional officers (COs) are exposed to emotional and physical harm by the nature of their work. Operational stress can lead to burnout and influence absences and COs work performance. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the association between work-related stress and burnout adjusted by potential confounding variables (age, sex, correctional facility, type of correctional facility, distance to work, and absenteeism). METHODS: The sample of this cross-sectional study was made up of 799 prison officials. The self-administered questionnaire consisted of four instruments: demographic data, Health and Job Performance Questionnaire, Police Operational Stress Questionnaire, and Maslach Burnout Inventory. The questionnaires were completed online and in person. RESULTS: A high proportion of COs reported high operational stress and burnout levels. Fatigue was the highest mean value from all stressors, with 5.89. COs reported high levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. They also reported low levels of personal accomplishment. Furthermore, COs with high stress levels are approximately eight times more likely to experience burnout. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that COs in Puerto Rico exposed to stress are more vulnerable to present burnout. The findings suggest that evidence-based interventions and programs should be implemented to help prevent and reduce operational stress and burnout among COs.

Factors associated with burnout in military police officers in a city in Paraná.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the association between burnout and sociodemographic, work factors, lifestyle habits and health conditions of military police officers in a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. METHOD: cross-sectional research with 131 military police officers. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software and the R program. Chi-square, Fisher's exact and Poisson Generalized Linear Model tests were used. RESULTS: most participants (65.6%) had a high level of burnout. In relation to protective factors, those who carried out leisure activities had a 33.6% chance of not developing burnout. Conjugality was also a protective factor. Not practicing physical activity and leisure activities are factors that can contribute to the occurrence of burnout. CONCLUSIONS: important factors and high rates of burnout were observed in the police officers investigated. It is necessary to implement public health policies to reduce burnout with attention focused on this professional category.

Prevalence and risk factors of Burnout syndrome among intensive care unit members during the second wave of COVID-19: a single-center study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of burnout among the intensive care unit team of a university hospital after the second wave of COVID-19 and identify the key factors associated with its development. METHODS: This single-center study included 395 employees from a multidisciplinary team. The participants completed a questionnaire based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Multivariate analysis was used to identify the factors associated with burnout. RESULTS: Of 395 participants, 220 responded to the questionnaire (response rate: 56%). The prevalence of Burnout syndrome, defined as a severe score in at least one dimension, was 64.5% (142/220). Emotional distress was the most prevalent dimension, with a severe score affecting 50.5% (111/220) of the participants, followed by depersonalization at 39.1% (86/220). Only 5.9% (13/220) had severe scores in all three dimensions. Multivariate analysis revealed that being a physician was significantly associated with severe burnout symptoms in at least one dimension (odds ratio (OR), 1.32; 95% confidence interval (95%CI): 1.57-9.05; p=0.003). Additionally, having two or more jobs was associated with burnout in the three dimensions (OR=1.65; 95%CI=1.39-19.59; p=0.01). CONCLUSION: This study highlights the alarming prevalence of burnout among intensive care unit teams, particularly among physicians, following the second wave of COVID-19. This emphasizes the need for targeted interventions and support systems to mitigate burnout and reduce its negative impact on healthcare professionals' well-being and patient care.

Predictor variables effect on the development of Burnout Syndrome in higher education professor.

OBJECTIVES: to correlate the development of Burnout Syndrome in higher education professors with the following variables: sociodemographic, economic, work, sleep pattern, level of anxiety and quality of life. METHODS: observational, analytical, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. Data collection took place from August to November 2022, with 140 professors from a private higher education institution in the Western Brazilian Amazon. RESULTS: professors who carried out activities outside institutional hours and who had sleep duration < 5 hours, presented lower scores in the personal fulfillment dimension of burnout, with (p=0.002) and (p=0.001), respectively. The higher the scores for the physical (p=0.001), psychological (p=0.000) and social relationships (p=0.002) domains of quality of life, the lower the personal fulfillment scores for the syndrome. CONCLUSIONS: through linear regression, it was evidenced that several variables explain the development of burnout. Institutional and governmental actions can minimize the negative influence of these variables.

Mindfulness, teacher mental health, and well-being in early education: a correlational study.

This study analyzed the relationship between mindfulness and variables considered relevant for teacher-student interactions: teacher burnout, general stress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. We hypothesized that mindfulness would relate negatively with mental health variables and positively with quality of life. We also explored which specific aspects of mindfulness would predict burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life. Given the results of regression analyses, mediation models were performed to explore the mechanisms through which different facets of mindfulness affect quality of life. As predicted, the correlation analysis showed that mindfulness and its dimensions were positively associated with the quality of life of the teachers and burnout dimension of personal fulfillment and negatively associated with anxiety, depression, and stress (considering FFMQ total score and most of its dimensions). Consistently, regression analysis showed that the overall level of mindfulness, after controlling for the grade level at which the teacher works, showed significant associations with the level of personal fulfillment, depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life. The results of the mediation analyses showed that the ability not to judge ourselves was associated with fewer symptoms of depression and stress and, through these pathways, positively affected quality of life. On the other hand, the ability not to react favored quality of life by reducing anxiety and stress. Finally, acting with awareness was the only facet of mindfulness that favored quality of life, affecting one of the dimensions of burnout.

Quality of life at work for health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the quality of life at work of health professionals in direct and indirect care of COVID-19 cases. METHODS: this was a cross-sectional study with 156 health professionals from a referral hospital. The relationship between sociodemographic and work-related variables and perceived stress and domains of the Quality of Life at Work Scale was investigated using inferential statistics and regression. RESULTS: Satisfaction with Compassion was moderate (mean: 38.2), with low perception of stress, Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress (means: 18.8, 21.6 and 19.1). There were associations between: education, salary, multiple jobs and direct care with Compassion Satisfaction; low income, being a nurse and working overtime with Burnout; and working more than 12 hours, underlying disease and hospitalization for COVID-19 with Secondary Traumatic Stress. CONCLUSION: quality of life at work was satisfactory, despite the presence of Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress.

Association between patient safety culture and professional quality of life among nursing professionals.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between patient safety culture and professional quality of life in nursing professionals. METHOD: Correlational study carried out in a hospital in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, with 180 participants. The data were collected through the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture and Professional Quality of Life Scale and analyzed with correlation tests. RESULTS: The use of the Quality of Professional Life model, which encompasses Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout and Traumatic Stress, showed that a better assessment of the safety culture was negatively associated with Burnout. Regarding the dimensions of culture, better evaluations of the general perception of safety, teamwork and staffing were negatively associated with Burnout and Traumatic Stress. Higher Burnout was negatively associated with better handoffs and greater Traumatic Stress was positively associated with error communication. CONCLUSION: Higher levels of Burnout were associated with worse perception of safety culture and worse teamwork evaluations; staffing and general perception of safety were associated to a higher level of Burnout and Traumatic Stress, which emphasizes the importance of investment in these areas.

Beyond the Pandemic: Longitudinal Lessons on Social Support, Sleep Quality, and Burnout Among Healthcare Workers.

OBJECTIVES: To assess occupational burnout (OB) changes among Brazilian healthcare workers (HCWs) from COVID-19 onset to 6 months later (T1) and identify risk and protective factors. METHODS: Using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory and hierarchical multivariate linear regression in a two-stage online survey (initial n = 1054; T1 n = 316), this study examined the impact of various factors on OB. RESULTS: Significant increases in personal and work-related OB were observed by T1. Psychiatric diagnosis and workload emerged as risk factors ( P < 0.01), while having a partner, good family relations, workplace well-being, and adequate sleep were protective ( P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: OB levels among Brazilian HCWs increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions should target personal and organizational wellness to alleviate burnout, emphasizing the importance of strong relationships, workplace health, and good sleep practices.

Factors associated with workaholism in nurses' mental health: integrative review.

OBJECTIVE: to synthesize the main scientific evidence available on the factors associated with workaholism in nurses' mental health. METHOD: this is an integrative review carried out in seven databases. The sample consisted of 11 studies. The Level of Evidence classification followed the model described by Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt. Methodological quality was assessed using the Checklist for Analytical Cross-Sectional Studies. Data analysis and synthesis were carried out in a qualitative and descriptive manner, respectively. RESULTS: the factors associated with workaholism were burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep-related problems, low ability to concentrate and negative incidents at work, which affected the mental health of nurses. CONCLUSION: the synthesis revealed that workaholism was related to perceived stress at work, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and anxious and depressive symptoms, which resulted in low professional effectiveness and poor sleep quality among workaholic professionals.

Fear of COVID-19 associated with burnout syndrome in dentists of the Health Directorate of the National Police of Peru: a cross-sectional study at national level under multivariable regression model.

BACKGROUND: During the pandemic, many police dentists had the crucial responsibility of ensuring law and order while providing dental care by taking government-approved health measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The aim of this study was to assess the association between the fear of COVID-19 and Burnout syndrome in Peruvian dentists belonging to the Health Department of the National Police of Peru (PNP), taking into account possible confounding variables. METHODS: This cross-sectional and analytical study included 182 PNP dentists. The Fear COVID-19 Scale assessed fear of COVID-19 and the Maslach Burnout Inventory Test assessed burnout syndrome. The association between the fear of COVID-19 and Burnout syndrome (self-fulfilment) was analyzed using Spearman's Rho. A multivariable Poisson regression model with a robust variance estimation method was employed to evaluate the impact of fear of COVID-19 on the various dimensions of Burnout syndrome, considering possible confounding variables. The statistical significance level was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS: Under bivariate analysis, fear of COVID-19 was significantly linked with low direct intensity toward emotional exhaustion (Rho = 0.325, p < 0.001), very low direct intensity toward depersonalization (Rho = 0.180, p = 0.015), and very low inverse intensity toward self-fulfilment (Rho =-0.186, p = 0.012). Under multivariable analysis, it was observed that dentists who exhibited fear of COVID-19 were 3.4 and 3.7 times more likely to experience emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, respectively (APR = 3.40, 95% CI: 1.74-6.63 and APR = 3.68, 95% CI: 1.31-10.37), as compared to those who did not display fear of COVID-19. Moreover, none of the potential confounding factors were found to have a significant impact on emotional exhaustion (p > 0.05), depersonalization (p > 0.05), and self-fulfilment (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Fear of COVID-19 was significantly associated with emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, and inversely associated with self-fulfilment. PNP dentists who exhibited fear of COVID-19 were at greater risk for emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. In developing Burnout syndrome, no significant impact was observed from factors such as age, gender, marital status, children, hierarchy, years of service, work area, private practice, work over 40 h per week, type of service, work performed, sport practice and daily exercise time.