Burnout, psychopathology and purpose in life in healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

ObjectivesThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the workload of healthcare workers that, together with the risks associated with exposure to this new virus, has affected their mental health. The objective of the current study was to determine the prevalence of psychopathology and burnout syndrome in healthcare workers and the predictive role of purpose in life and moral courage in this relationship.MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out in 115 Spanish healthcare workers.ResultsParticipants with burnout had higher anxiety (p = 0.001), depression (p < 0.001), post-traumatic stress (p = 0.01) and alcohol consumption (p = 0.03) levels. The different components of burnout (emotional fatigue and despersonalization) were associated with the occurrence of anxiety (OR = 0.31) and depression (OR = 0.26), respectively. A strong purpose in life decreased emotional fatigue (OR = −0.39) depersonalization (OR = −0.23) scores, increased personal accomplishment (OR = 0.52), subsequently reducing burnout levels (OR = −0.45).ConclusionsPurpose in life was most strongly related to decreased levels of burnout. Furthermore, an association between anxiety, depression and the components of burnout was found.

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“…11,12,20 The loss of value among their attitudes is probably influenced by the experiences they have lived through, the professional burnout that working under high levels of stress for a long time entails, and the fact that working conditions remain the same or worse than before the start of the pandemic. 27,36–38…”

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