An estimate of burnout prevalence among oncology nurses

Registered nurses (RNs) in oncology must cope with the suffering of patients, the inevitability of death and their own transience. This poses a possible risk for the development of burnout, which can result in low job satisfaction and ultimately an increased intention to leave the job. Our aim was t...

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Main Authors: Helaß, Madeleine (Author) , Maatouk, Imad (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 15 October 2024
In: BMC nursing
Year: 2024, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-8
ISSN:1472-6955
DOI:10.1186/s12912-024-02421-x
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02421-x
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Author Notes:Madeleine Helaß, Imad Maatouk
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Summary:Registered nurses (RNs) in oncology must cope with the suffering of patients, the inevitability of death and their own transience. This poses a possible risk for the development of burnout, which can result in low job satisfaction and ultimately an increased intention to leave the job. Our aim was to assess psychological distress in registered nurses working in oncology.
Item Description:Gesehen am 28.03.2025
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1472-6955
DOI:10.1186/s12912-024-02421-x