BURNOUT AND RELEVANT FACTORS IN NURSING STAFF: WHAT AFFECTS THE STAFF WORKING IN AN ELDERLY NURSING HOME?

ÖZÇAKAR N., KARTAL M., Dirik G., Tekin N., Guldal D.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF GERIATRICS-TURK GERIATRI DERGISI, vol.15, no.3, pp.266-272, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF GERIATRICS-TURK GERIATRI DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.266-272
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: People directly engaged in elderly care can suffer from stress, burnout and related disorders. The aim of this study was to examine the burnout levels of the nursing staff working in an elderly nursing home and its relationship with their self-efficacy, coping strategies and general well-being.