Small changes can help health service staff avoid burnout
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 10:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A survey of nurses working with older adults across three National Health Service trusts in England explored how perceptions of the workplace affect nurse wellbeing. Standardised validated measures were used to assess burnout, perceived organisational support and organisational culture. Significant associations were found between innovative organisational culture and nurses’ sense of personal accomplishment, which reduce the likelihood of burnout.