
Title
The Influence of Areas of Worklife and Compassion Satisfaction on Burnout of Mental Health Nurses
Degree
Master of Science
Program
Nursing
Supervisor
Dr. Carol A. Wong
Abstract
The prevalence of burnout among nurses is linked to sub-optimal wellbeing and is reflected in higher than average rates of illness and absenteeism (Canadian Institute for Health Information, [CIHI], 2007). Additionally, there are consequences for clients including increased staff related errors and poor patient satisfaction. An improved person-job match in the six areas of worklife and higher compassion satisfaction may result in a workforce that is more engaged and able to achieve positive client outcomes. This study explores the relationship between person-job match and both compassion satisfaction and the emotional exhaustion component of burnout of mental health nurses through a secondary analysis of data previously collected as part of a larger study of compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout among mental health staff. Findings indicated that compassion satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between person-job match and the emotional exhaustion component of burnout. Further, overall person-job match and compassion satisfaction explained 43% of the variance in emotional exhaustion (F(2, 65) = 25.092, p = 0.005, R2 = 0.430). Findings suggest that improved person-job match and compassion satisfaction would be beneficial in reducing burnout among mental health nurses.
Recommended Citation
Fredette-Carragher, Michelle Corinne, "The Influence of Areas of Worklife and Compassion Satisfaction on Burnout of Mental Health Nurses" (2016). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 3510.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3510