Prevalence, risk factors and consequences of severe burnout syndrome in ICU

Benchmarking Critical Care Well-Being: Before and After the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

“…Given the known relationship between organizational leadership and clinician burnout ( 25 ) and our findings that well-being differed across ICUs and hospitals, attention is also required in regards to the selection and training of unit- and hospital-based leadership who interface with critical care professionals. Additional organizational strategies to combat burnout include: team building, communication training, and structured communication during interprofessional rounds to enhance working relationships and reduce conflict; control and flexibility in scheduling; engagement in nonclinical professional activities (e.g., quality improvement, research) ( 4 , 26 ); and creating a culture where clinicians are encouraged to take time off in the spirit of work-life integration ( 3 ).…”

Burnout and Joy in the Profession of Critical Care Medicine

“…For example, among ICU nurses, lack of control over one's schedule and rapid patient turnover is associated with increased burnout [14]. On the other hand, having professional activities outside of bedside care, such as involvement in a work group or research team, may be protective against burnout [14,35,36]. Among physicians, having more night shifts, more consecutive work days, and less time since the last nonworking week contribute to burnout [17,18].…”

“…Taking care of critically ill patients is by nature stressful, fast-paced, and potentially chaotic. Although studies have not shown a consistent independent association between patient severity of illness and risk of burnout, a few studies among ICU nurses have demonstrated higher rates of burnout when caring for dying patients and being involved in decisions about withholding and withdrawing lifesustaining therapies [14,36].…”

The association of job demands and resources with burnout among emergency medical services professionals

“…Approximately two-thirds of respondents reported having to depend on overtime pay to make ends meet.EMS professionals who did not depend on overtime pay demonstrated significantly reduced odds of burnout. Ensuring adequate pay and education related to financial management skills to effectively manage money have been linked to reduced burnout in other professions 30. Accordingly, further research to confirm the same impact of these job resources in EMS is warranted.…”