Job Related Burnout among Emergency Physicians and Nurses in Dammam City, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Background: Burnout has been related with physical assault especially among health care experts and unit staff who are more in danger of encountering distressing occasions. Objectives: To assess prevalence of burnout among Emergency Department (ED) staff in Dammam City, Saudi Arabia, and to assess the potential associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in EDs in 3 public hospitals in Dammam during the period from April to July 2019. Results: Most participants suffered from high level burnout for depersonalization and low personal achievement. Burnout was found among 76% of them. Male gender, being married or divorced, poor relationships with colleagues, suffering from psychiatric disorders and having less rest days were significantly associated with higher levels of burnout among the study subjects. Conclusions: Most physicians and nurses working at emergency hospitals in Dammam City, Saudi Arabia, had burnout disorder, especially high compassion fatigue and low personal achievement. Key words: Burnout, Emergency rooms, Physicians, Nurses, work execution, conflict