https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2025.13464
Factors correlated with burnout syndrome among nursing staff
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Published: 4 September 2025
Burnout syndrome is a psychological condition characterized by prolonged emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion, often resulting in decreased motivation, reduced professional efficacy, and impaired work performance. Among healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, burnout can significantly compromise the quality and safety of patient care. This study aimed to find the relationship between age and educational background and the prevalence of burnout syndrome among nurses working in the inpatient ward in a hospital in Riau Province, Indonesia.
A cross-sectional research design was employed, involving a total of 120 inpatient nurses selected through random sampling. Data collection was conducted using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel (MBI-HSS-MP), which measures three key dimensions of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test to determine the association between demographic variables and burnout levels.
The findings revealed a significant correlation between age and educational background with the occurrence of burnout syndrome. Specifically, nurses with higher educational attainment and those within certain age groups demonstrated increased vulnerability to emotional exhaustion and reduced personal accomplishment. These results underscore the importance of integrating individual demographic factors into the development of targeted strategies and institutional support systems to prevent and manage burnout. Enhancing such interventions is essential to safeguarding the well-being of nursing staff and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and sustainable patient care.
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