Caregiver burnout in NICUs: Characteristics & Analysis

 

Caregiver burnout in neonatal intensive care unit is prevalent and associated with lower perceptions of patient safety culture, according to a study published in BMJ Quality & Safety.

Researchers administered 3,294 surveys to nurses, nurse practitioners, respiratory care providers and physicians in 44 NICUs.

The study found that:

•    The percentage of respondents in each NICU reporting burnout ranged from 7.5 percent to 54.4 percent.
•    Burnout varied significantly between NICUs, but was less prevalent in physicians compared with non-physicians. On average 15.1 percent of physicians reported burnout and 26.9 percent of non-physicians reported burnout.
•    Also, NICUs with more burnout had lower teamwork climate, safety climate, job satisfaction and perceptions of management.

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