Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of psychiatric nurse characteristics and work stress on occupational burnout. Methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional study targeting psychiatric nurses from Kaohsiung-Pingtung area hospitals. To qualify, the nurses had to have been on the job for at least the last three months. We distributed a structured questionnaire to potential participants and collected 217 valid questionnaires between February and April 2012; SPSS 17.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results: Gender and education level had a significant effect on the total score for job stress, while the total score for occupational burnout showed that overtime work, age, work unit, and total years in nursing were statistically significant factors. In terms of the relevant factors affecting occupational burnout among psychiatric nurses, stepwise multiple regression analysis found that for every 1 point of increase in overall job stress, the overall occupational burnout score increased correspondingly by 1.279 points. In terms of total years in nursing, the overall burnout scores for those who had worked for 6-10 years was increased by 5.369 points as compared to those with 11 or more years of work experience. In terms of age, the overall burnout score for those who were less than 30 years old was increased by 4.755 points as compared to those who were more than 36 years old. Conclusion: Age, total years in nursing, and overall job stress are important factors impacting overall occupational burnout among psychiatric nurses.
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Innovative Journal of Medical and Health Science 3 : 4 July – August. (2013)201 - 208.
