Work-Related Factors Associated With Burnout Among Peruvian Nurses

Abstract

Introduction: Commonly, burnout in nurses has influenced their performance. The contribution of this study allows to broaden the knowledge of the performance-burnout relationship and identifies the work performance in nurses as a precursor of burnout. Objective: The study aimed to examine the factors of work performance of nursing staff that influence burnout. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used and a total of 340 nurses from the department of Puno in Peru participated. Demographic, job performance, and burnout data were collected. Results: Job performance factors, such as counterproductive behavior, positively influenced burnout, while task and context performance negatively influenced burnout. These variables explained 28.54% of the variance of burnout among nurses. Conclusion: Job performance factors have a significant impact on burnout. To reduce burnout, workforce resources that motivate, engage, and monitor nurse performance must be identified individually or organizationally. There is a need to develop training that promotes the improvement of emotional skills for better performance and the reduction of professional burnout.

Depression, professional self-efficacy, and job performance as predictors of life satisfaction: the mediating role of work engagement in nurses

“…These obstacles include staff shortages, resource insufficiency, work stress, high turnover rates, and heavy workloads. Each of these factors, both individually and collectively, has the potential to negatively influence their psychological wellbeing, and consequently, their ability to provide quality patient care (6)(7)(8).…”

Validation and invariance of an Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ-P) in Peruvian Nurses

“…Nurses play a crucial role in healthcare systems, and improving their work performance is essential to enhance the quality of care. (1,2,3) Therefore, investigating their work performance is relevant, especially because it tends to decline in stressful or burnout situations and is related to withdrawal behaviors, absenteeism, intention to turnover, and sleep disorders. (4,5,6) In contrast, a positive impact on work performance enhances engagement, efficiency, productivity, and enables faster task completion by dedicating more time and energy to achieving organizational goals.…”

Calidad de vida profesional y estrés laboral en enfermeros de áreas Covid-19

“…(2,3,4) However, the outbreak of COVID-19 has exacerbated these conditions, introducing additional challenges such as the rapid adaptation to new safety protocols, uncertainty about the effectiveness of personal protective measures, and the psychological impact of a heightened risk of contagion. (5,6,7,8) Recent research has begun to explore the specific impact of the pandemic on the mental health and quality of life of healthcare workers, noting a significant increase in the prevalence of symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. (5,9,10) Despite increasing attention to these issues, there remains an urgent need for studies that specifically address the situation of nurses in COVID-19 areas, considering the particularities of their role and working conditions.…”

“…(23,24) Despite these challenges, research on professional quality of life and stress in nurses in healthcare crisis contexts in Peru has been limited, highlighting the need to explore these dimensions to underpin the implementation of support programs and improvement of the emotional and professional well-being of nurses. (1,8) Therefore, in view of these manifestations in nursing professionals, the present study was conducted with the objective of determining the relationship between professional quality of life and job stress of nursing professionals in a medium-complexity hospital in Lima during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”