Uhlenbrock G, Schulze S, Sappl I, Rapp MA, Tallarek M, Spallek J, Holmberg C. [Concern about Covid-19 Infection and the Risk of Burnout Symptoms: a Study of Caregiver Stress in Brandenburg Nursing Homes During the Covid-19 Pandemic].
PSYCHIATRISCHE PRAXIS 2023;
50:353-360. [PMID:
37072030 DOI:
10.1055/a-2019-6495]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
Investigation of the association of concern about own infection or infection of friends, family and care recipients with Covid-19 and burnout symptoms of caregivers in Brandenburg full inpatient geriatric care facilities.
METHODS
Cross-sectional survey of nursing staff (n=195) in Brandenburg nursing homes between August and December 2020 regarding their psychosocial stress at work.
RESULTS
Concern about having infected oneself, family and/or friends, or care recipients with Covid-19 is associated with increased expression of burnout symptoms (b=0,200, t(155)=2,777, p=0,006).
CONCLUSION
Increased experience of burnout symptoms due to concerns of risk of infection with Covid-19 in the workplace indicates a need for comprehensive support measures as well as sustainable approaches to managing psychosocial stress for geriatric caregivers.
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