Emotional exhaustion in nursing students. A multicenter study

Abstract

Objective: To know emotional exhaustion in nursing students from four universities. Method: Cross-sectional, correlational study, carried out in Chile and Spain (2017-2018), with 1,368 students answering a self-applied instrument (sociodemographic/academic variables and the Emotional Exhaustion scale). Analysis with Stata 15, according to variables: Chi2 tests, Wilcoxon rank sum test (Mann Whitney U test), analysis of variance and multiple regression; confidence level 95% and significance 5% (p < 0.05). Approved by the Ethics Committee, Universidad de Girona. Results: Academic variables and perceived stress with Quite Much/Much classification: Exams, Problem-Based Learning, Laboratory/Simulation. Statistically significant differences in emotional exhaustion, according to sex, dependent people, workers, commuting time >30 minutes. Greater emotional exhaustion when taking courses for the second time and in academic activities where they declare perceived stress as Quite Much/Much (p < 0.005). Conclusion: All students present mean level of emotional exhaustion (>26 and <37 points). The variables sex and having dependents are relevant aspects. Stress perceived by methodologies is significantly related to levels of emotional exhaustion.

Experiences for Geriatric Care from Nursing Students’ Knowledge: A Qualitative Approach

“…Students reflect on the vulnerability of the older people; they say they have difficulty addressing issues such as the end of life. Studies by Reverté et al or Osorio et al conclude that these situations create anxiety [ 40 , 41 ]. Consequently, the results of this study underline the need to promote attitudes aimed at alleviating this anxiety about ageing and to educate students in good emotional management to cope with the end of life.…”