Burnout in nursing staff, impact on patient safety
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https://doi.org/10.51326/ec.7.9163531Keywords:
Psychological Burnout, Nursing Staff, Patient Safety, Professional Burnout, Quality of Health CareAbstract
Introduction: Burnout not only impairs the physical and mental health of staff but can also increase the incidence of adverse events and compromise the quality of care. Our objective is to analyze the impact of burnout on patient safety and the quality of care in nursing staff.
Methods: Systematic literature review, following the PRISMA method, with a search in specific databases and the use of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Sixteen relevant studies addressing the relationship between burnout in nurses and patient safety were selected.
Results: The findings revealed a significant association between burnout in nursing staff and patient safety, highlighting emotional exhaustion, professional wear, and excessive workload as factors that can compromise the quality of care and patient safety. Additionally, a significant correlation between nurses' burnout and their safety culture was identified.
Conclusions: The relationship between burnout in nursing and patient safety appears evident, highlighting how emotional exhaustion and workload overload compromise patient care and safety. Burnout is associated with reduced safety perception, higher risk of errors, and diminished care quality. Addressing burnout through emotional support, improving working conditions, and promoting self-care is essential for healthcare safety and quality.
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