Fatigue and burnout among Latvian nurses

Abstract

The quality of nursing is one of the most important factors in healthcare. Fatigue and burnout are common complaints among nurses, due to which they may become less productive and make more professional mistakes. The aim of this study is to find burnout and fatigue and their correlation among nurses practicing in Latvia. Research was performed using Maslacha's Burnout Inventory (MBI) assessed emotional exhaustion, de-personalisation and the lack of personal achievement. To measure fatigue, the Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) Questionnaire Study was used; the sample included 190 registered and practicing nurses working both in the medical and surgical units in hospitals. The respondents were aged 23-74 years. Burnout and fatigue were measured and correlations were calculated. The data showed that there are significant correlations between the MBI and CIS subscales. The results indicate that fatigue and burnout are common and are strongly associated in the nursing population in Latvia.