Koyuncu O, Arslan S. Levels of vocational satisfaction, burnout and compassion fatigue of health professionals working in pediatric clinics. World J Clin Pediatr 2022; 11(1): 38-47 [PMID: 35096545 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i1.38]
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Sevda Arslan, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Düzce University Faculty of Health Sciences, Beçi Kampüsü Konuralp Yerleşkesi, Merkez 81100, Düzce, Turkey. sevdaozdincer@hotmail.com
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World J Clin Pediatr. Jan 9, 2022; 11(1): 38-47 Published online Jan 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i1.38
Levels of vocational satisfaction, burnout and compassion fatigue of health professionals working in pediatric clinics
Oğuz Koyuncu, Sevda Arslan
Oğuz Koyuncu, Department of Nursing, Sakarya Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya 0080, Düzce, Turkey
Sevda Arslan, Department of Nursing, Düzce University Faculty of Health Sciences, Merkez 81100, Düzce, Turkey
Author contributions: Koyuncu O and Arslan S performed the measurements, processed the experimental data, performed the analysis, drafted the manuscript and aided in interpreting the results and worked on the manuscript; all authors discussed the results and commented on the manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The approval of the Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine Ethics Committee was obtained to evaluate the ethical suitability of the research at the same time (dated 142.07.2018 and numbered 142).
Conflict-of-interest statement: No any conflict of interest.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Sevda Arslan, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Düzce University Faculty of Health Sciences, Beçi Kampüsü Konuralp Yerleşkesi, Merkez 81100, Düzce, Turkey. sevdaozdincer@hotmail.com
Received: March 15, 2021 Peer-review started: March 15, 2021 First decision: March 31, 2021 Revised: April 15, 2021 Accepted: August 24, 2021 Article in press: August 24, 2021 Published online: January 9, 2022 Processing time: 297 Days and 21.3 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Burnout and compassion fatigue are affecting the quality of professional life.
AIM
To investigate the levels of vocational satisfaction, burnout, and compassion fatigue and factors that may be related to health professionals working in children’s clinics.
METHODS
The study sample was in the west of Turkey. Data were collected using the questionnaire form and the quality of life scale for employees.
RESULTS
The findings obtained in this study showed that the level of vocational satisfaction of female health professionals and the burnout level of male health professionals were higher. The professional satisfaction of the doctors was lower than that of the nurses and midwives, and the mean score of burnout and fatigue was high.
CONCLUSION
Further studies are needed on this topic to help improve the factors that may affect the professional quality of life of health professionals.
Core tip: The right of health professionals to choose the clinic where they work; the fact that they do not constantly change the places where they work; a low number of night shifts; and adequate numbers of personnel have positive effects on the quality of professional life. It has be suggested to improve the working conditions and make them more favorable, and to satisfy the working individuals economically and emotionally. Health professionals and managers should work together to create a healthy work environment, increase professional satisfaction, and prevent burnout and fatigue.
