Objective: The purpose of the research was to explore nurses' professional well-being at work and its differentiating factors. Methods: The tool of the cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive research was a questionnaire, which included questions referring to sociodemographic characteristics, along with validated questionnaires widely used in the international research literature (Maslach Burnout Inventory (hereafter MBI), Beck Depression, Diener Quality of Life) and questions focusing on the exploration of the workplace climate. Following a simple, non-random sampling procedure, the responses of 581 professionals working in nursing job positions were included in the analysis. Results: Examining burnout, it has been found that the nurses involved in the survey show a more unfavourable picture in the dimensions of depersonalization and emotional exhaustion, compared to MBI normal values. On the other hand, the average value of personal accomplishment proved to be higher among them, which means that the respondents feel their efforts to be more successful and more positive at work. The organizational characteristics of the workplace (F = 2.875; p = 0.009), along with the social appreciation of the job position (F = 4.275; p < 0.001) significantly influence overall satisfaction with life. Conclusions: The promotion of well-being at work is of utmost importance among health professionals (who are increasingly exposed to stress and burnout), especially among nurses directly participating in inpatient care.

Introduction: Burnout can have a wide negative impact on the quality and the effectiveness of the health care system. The aim of our research was to assess the burnout level of the radiology department workers in Hungary. Method: Our quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive data collection lasted from June to September 2018 using an online questionnaire. Simple, non-random sampling was carried out among radiology department workers in Hungary. In addition to our self-made questionnaire which included socio-demographic and work-related questions, an internationally validated Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire was sent out. Results: After data cleaning, a total number of 404 (n = 404) respondents were included in the statistical analysis. The majority of the respondents works in county hospital, the average year spent in the healthcare system was 18.3 (SD 13,7). The sample’s values at the depersonalization and emotional exhaustion dimension were slightly elevated in contrast to the average values. Educational level, age and years spent in the healthcare system had a significant influence on all the three dimensions of burnout (p≤0.05). The group of workers being 31–35 years old and the group of those who spent 16–20 years in the healthcare system are considered to be the most compromised groups in all the three dimensions of burnout. Respondents with master degree had significantly lower emotional exhaustion values than their colleagues. Conclusion: The increased value of the depersonalization and the emotional exhaustion can be an indicator for employers. Our results are similar like described in the international literature. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(27): 1070–1077.

Purpose: The aim of our study was to explore the burnout rate of radiographers working in oncology patient care. Materials and methods: Our cross-sectional, targeted non-random sampled research was carried out from June 2018 to September 2018. We used the Maslach Burnout Inventory supplemented with our own questionnaire for online data collection. In addition to demographic aspects, we collected data about job characteristics to examine predictors of burnout. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, two-sampled t-test, analysis of variance, Mann-Whitney test and Kruskal-Wallis test were used at 95% confidence level (p=0.05). Results: We analyzed the data of 72 radiographers working in oncology patient care (n=72) and 332 radiographers working in other fields of patient care (n=332). Radiographers working in oncology patient care were characterized by a significantly increased value of emotional exhaustion (p=0.001). Respondents who were single, provided monthly on-call duty and held university degree showed depersonalization (p=0.001). The presence of a secondary job, working more than 40 hours of work per week and active participation in on-call duty services had a negative effect on emotional exhaustion (p=0.001). Respondents with more than one child in their household showed a significantly better value of personal accomplishment (p=0.001). The subjective assessesment of poor financial status had negative effect on all three dimensions of burnout (p=0.001). Conclusion: The mean values of the emotional exhaustion of radiograhers working in oncology patient care increased significantly. The observed elevated value of personal accomplishment shows a sign of positive feedback coming from the patients towards the radiographer.

Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: Az egészségügyi ellátásban dolgozók élet- és munkakörülményei meghatározóak a betegellátás minőségét és hatékonyságát tekintve, ezért a kérdéskör vizsgálata kiemelt jelentőséggel bír. Célkitűzés: Az állami egészségügyi ellátórendszerben, a betegellátásban közvetlenül érintett dolgozók szakmai közérzetének feltárása a lelki egészség és a munkahelyi klíma jellemzőin keresztül. Módszer: Keresztmetszeti, kvantitatív kutatásunkat kényelmi mintavétel (n = 1048) alkalmazásával végeztük 2019. december és 2020. március között két Zala megyei kórházban. A mérőeszköz a szociodemográfiai és munkaköri jellemzők megismerésére irányuló kérdések mellett a lelki egészség mérésére kifejlesztett validált kérdőíveket, valamint a munkahelyi klímára vonatkozó kérdéseket tartalmazott. Eredmények: A Diener Élettel való Elégedettség Skálán a válaszadók jelentős része (77,4%) az elégedettséget kifejező valamelyik skálaértéket jelölte meg, mely az orvosok körében szignifikánsan magasabb (χ2 = 28,36; df = 10; p = 0,01). Ennek ellentmond, hogy a vizsgált egészségügyi dolgozók 61,5%-a enyhe, 24,8%-a közepes, 5,7%-a pedig súlyos depressziós tüneteket mutat a Beck Depresszió Skála alapján. A depresszió megjelenése elsősorban a diplomával nem rendelkező szakdolgozókat fenyegeti (χ2 = 17,01; df = 6; p<0,01). A kiégés vonatkozásában megállapítható, hogy a válaszadókat a leginkább az érzelmi kimerülés érinti: 46,2%-uk közepes mértékű, 16,4%-uk pedig nagyfokú kiégést mutat, amely a férfiak (t = 2,01, p = 0,04) és az orvosok esetén nagyobb mértékű (F = 4,14; p = 0,01). Az intézményi klímát tekintve problémát jelent, hogy a válaszadók úgy érzékelik, munkájuk során kevésbé valósulnak meg egyenrangú partneri kapcsolatok. Emellett az egészségügyi dolgozók a munkájuk társadalmi megbecsültségét kedvezőtlennek érzékelik, ami alapvetően meghatározhatja szakmai identitásukat és közérzetüket. Következtetés: Eredményeink ráirányítják a figyelmet arra, hogy a munkahelyi jóllét támogatása különösen fontos azokban a munkakörökben, amelyekben a mentális terhelésnek kitett munkavállalókra nézve a kiégés és a depresszió fokozott veszélyt jelent. Orv Hetil. 2022; 163(19): 759–766. Summary. Introduction: The living and working conditions of healthcare professionals are crucial to the quality and efficiency of patient care, therefore examining this issue is of highlighted importance. Objective: To explore the well-being of employees directly involved in the public health care system, through the characteristics of mental health and the workplace climate. Method: The cross-sectional, quantitative research was performed by using convenience sampling (n = 1048) between December 2019 and March 2020 in two hospitals in Zala county, Hungary. In addition to questions on sociodemographic and job characteristics, the measure tool included validated questionnaires developed to measure mental health as well as questions on workplace climate. Results: On the Diener Life Satisfaction Scale, a significant number of respondents (77.4%) indicated a scale value expressing satisfaction that was significantly higher among physicians (χ2 = 28.36; df = 10; p = 0.01). Contrary to this, 61.5% of the sample show mild, 24.8% moderate, and 5.7% severe depressive symptoms according to the Beck Depression Scale. The appearance of depression mostly threatens professionals without a degree (χ2 = 17.01; df = 6; p<0.01). Regarding burnout, the respondents were most affected by emotional exhaustion: 46.2% have moderate burnout and 16.4% have severe burnout, which is higher among male workers (t = 2.01, p = 0.04) and physicians (F = 4.14, p = 0.01). In terms of the institutional climate, respondents perceive partnerships in their work as unequal. In addition, health workers feel the social esteem of their work unfavorable, which fundamentally determines their professional identity and well-being. Conclusion: The results point out that promoting well-being at work is particularly important in jobs where burnout and depression are increased risks for workers exposed to mental strain. Orv Hetil. 2022; 163(19): 759–766.