Quality of Life in Nursing Professionals: Burnout, Fatigue, and Compassion Satisfaction

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyse the quality of life of nursing professionals and its relationship with socio-demographic variables and the work context. A multi-centre, descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. Questionnaires were administered to 1521 nurses working in the Andalusian Public Health System (APHS), Spain. Professional quality of life (ProQOL v. IV) was measured, as well as several socio-demographic and work-related variables. To this end, a descriptive analysis and multiple exploratory analyses were conducted. The levels of compassion fatigue (CF) and burnout (BO) were elevated. The level of compassion satisfaction (CS) was below the estimated mean. Marital status, the healthcare setting, the area where the centre is located, and the work shift are variables associated with CF. According to the multiple linear regression model, the predicting factors for the occurrence of CF were being married, working in primary care, in urban areas, and working a morning/evening/night shift. The variables related to CS were the professional’s age, sex, marital status, the healthcare setting of the centre, the location of the centre, and the work shift. Specifically, according to the exploratory model, the factors that predicted a reduction in CS were working in primary care, in urban areas, and working a morning/evening/night shift. However, being divorced increased CS. BO was influenced only by the work shift. Nursing professionals are exposed to certain factors that may influence professional quality of life. Some of these factors are related to the work context.

Professional Quality of Life and Mental Health Outcomes among Health Care Workers Exposed to Sars-Cov-2 (Covid-19)

“…We decided to give priority to working variables than to personal in order to optimize the possible drops since HCWs were not always willing to allow their time or to give too much personal information, especially in a such a particular period. Age and gender are immediately available and already present literature evidence of their impact on the quality of professional life, but with few new observations in the COVID-19 context [ 17 , 31 ].…”

“…In the current healthcare context, signs of occupational stress are an important public health concern [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Repeated exposure to unpredictable challenges in practice may cause, on one hand, symptoms of anxiety, exhaustion, and stress described in working context as compassion fatigue (CF, burnout, and ST) but on the other hand public opinion on HCWs improved and everyone gathered around them in a way without historical precedents [ 1 , 17 , 18 , 19 ]. This second element can be named CS, which is described as the satisfaction experienced by HCWs when performing their work properly, which also includes satisfaction with their relationship with colleagues and the sense that the work they perform is of social value.…”

“…This second element can be named CS, which is described as the satisfaction experienced by HCWs when performing their work properly, which also includes satisfaction with their relationship with colleagues and the sense that the work they perform is of social value. Unsurprisingly, the balance between CS and CF determines the level of professional quality of life [ 17 , 20 , 21 ].…”

“…Specifically, CF and CS have already been reported to be related to the healthcare setting and the work environment. Nevertheless, previous studies analyzing these factors do not determine exactly what socio-demographic and work-related variables may influence professional quality of life and HCWs global health [ 17 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ].…”

Factors Associated with Burnout among Chinese Nurses during COVID-19 Epidemic: a cross-sectional study

“…Considering the possibility of bringing the virus to families and tra c restrictions, the majority of the medical staff couldn't return home,and had to live in hospital dormitories and hotels. Confronted by such high-intensity psychological pressure and workload, not only will they have mental health problems such as depression and anxiety [6], but also fatigue, burnout, and even the consideration of leaving a job [7][8].…”