Stress, coping and burnout among Intensive Care Unit nursing staff: associated factors

Authors

  • Rafaela Andolhe Universidade Federal de Santa Maria; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Ricardo Luis Barbosa Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Elaine Machado de Oliveira Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Ana Lúcia Siqueira Costa Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem; Departamento de Enfermagem Médico Cirúrgica
  • Katia Grillo Padilha Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem; Departamento de Enfermagem Médico Cirúrgica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420150000700009

Abstract

Objective To investigate emotional stress, coping and burnout among nursing staff and their association with biosocial factors and characteristics of work in Intensive Care Units (ICU). Method This was a cross-sectional study, conducted in eight ICUs at a teaching hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, in October 2012. Biosocial data and information about the professionals’ work was gathered, and they were given the Scale of Occupational Stress, Scale of Occupational Coping, List of Signs and Symptoms of Stress and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Results The study sample consisted of 287 subjects, predominately women, with partners and children. Most professionals presented moderate stress levels and control as a coping strategy (74.47% and 79.93%, respectively), and burnout was present among 12.54%. Factors associated with stress were related to working conditions. The most prevalent protective factors were having a partner, working in the clinical ICU and liking work, while adequate amount of sleep was a protective factor for burnout. Conclusion Control of the working environment and adequate sleep are decisive and protective factors in dealing with situations of occupational stress.

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2015-12-01

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Stress, coping and burnout among Intensive Care Unit nursing staff: associated factors . (2015). Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 49(spe), 58-64. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420150000700009