Impact of COVID-19 on burnout among healthcare workers in intensive care units and emergency departments: Review

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS10.15421

Authors

  • Abd Al Aziz Ayed Aljohani KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Sami Sunaid Alharbi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Mohammed Faraj Albalawi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Mohammed Eid Alhawiti KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Ahmad Nafal Mohmmed Alsulami KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Salem Mohammad Raea KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Abdullah Mohammed Abdullah Alyamani KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Ibrahim Saleh A Alfawzan KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Reef Ibrahim Mohammed Alruqaie KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Badr Jaza Alamri KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Majed Ayidh Alharbi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Ahmed Moqbel Alenezi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Khalaf Ibarhiam Albalawi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Basim Menwer Albalawi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Asim Mohammed Aleidi Altaymani KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
  • Mohammed Hassan Albather KSA, National Guard Health Affairs

Keywords:

COVID-19, burnout, healthcare workers, intensive care units, emergency departments

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare systems worldwide, leading to increased stress and burnout among healthcare workers (HCWs), particularly in intensive care units (ICUs) and emergency departments (EDs). This study aims to assess the prevalence of burnout in these high-pressure settings during the pandemic. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Embase, PsychINFO, and Scopus, covering studies published from 2020 to 2021. Inclusion criteria focused on original research reporting burnout prevalence among HCWs in ICUs and EDs during the pandemic. Results: The review included multiple studies indicating high burnout prevalence among HCWs, ranging from 49.3% to 58%. Variations were noted across different professional roles, with nurses exhibiting higher burnout rates than physicians. Factors contributing to burnout included inadequate access to personal protective equipment, increased workload, and insufficient organizational support. Conclusion: The findings highlight a critical need for targeted interventions to address burnout among HCWs in ICUs and EDs during the ongoing pandemic. Strategies to improve workplace conditions, enhance communication, and provide adequate resources are essential to mitigate the psychological burden faced by HCWs.

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15-01-2022

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Aljohani, A. A. A. A., Alharbi, S. S., Albalawi, M. F., Alhawiti, M. E., Alsulami, A. N. M., Raea, S. M., Alyamani, A. M. A., Alfawzan, I. S. A., Alruqaie, R. I. M., Alamri, B. J., Alharbi, M. A., Alenezi, A. M., Albalawi, K. I., Albalawi, B. M., Altaymani, A. M. A., & Albather, M. H. (2022). Impact of COVID-19 on burnout among healthcare workers in intensive care units and emergency departments: Review. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S10), 2227–2241. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS10.15421

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