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The Effect of Excess Role on Physical and Psychological Health and Job Satisfaction The Role of Burnout Mediation

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This study aims to explore the effect of role overload on physical and psychological health, as well as job satisfaction of employees in the Prosecutor’s Office. Role overload experienced by employees can cause prolonged stress, which has a negative impact on mental and physical health. Using a cross-sectional survey, data were collected from 371 Prosecutor’s Office employees in Surakarta and Central Java. The results showed that role overload had a significant effect on physical and psychological health, and contributed to the level of job satisfaction. In addition, burnout was found to be a mediator in the relationship between role overload and job satisfaction. This study provides important insights into human resource management in the public sector to create a better working environment for employees.

Prevalence of Digital Burnout among Medical Science Students of a Private College, Saudi Arabia

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Background: University students are more likely to experience digital burnout as they utilize and are exposed to digital gadgets regularly in both academic and personal contexts.

Purpose: To assess the prevalence of digital burnout among medical science students and correlate the digital burnout levels with various demographic variables.

Methods: Through convenient sampling, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 students (86.3%, males 13.7 %) from all programs and levels. The tools used to collect data were Tool 1 – Demographic Data and Tool 2 – Digital Burnout Scale (DBS).

Results: The results showed that 75% of the students reported moderate to slight burnout. Overall, and across all subcategories, mean scores indicate moderate degrees of burnout. A significant difference in digital burnout was observed across age groups (F=4.62, p=0.011), with individuals aged 24 and older reporting the highest levels of burnout compared to their younger counterparts. A statistically significant difference was found in the digital burnout scores among groups based on time spent online, i.e., more than 6 hours (F=4.52, p=0.007).  Overall, the study indicates that the students experience moderate burnout, which is related to age and time spent on the devices.

Conclusion: Targeted approaches are required to address digital burnout, especially in seniors and those who spend an immense amount of time online. Institutions should study in deep implementing interventions to promote healthier digital habits and provide resources to support students’ well-being in increasingly digital academic environments.

Work Motivation as a Mediator in the Influence of Work Environment and Burnout on Nurse Turnover at Husada Hospital

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Nurse turnover is one of the main challenges in various hospitals, including Husada Hospital. High turnover rates can disrupt the quality of health services, increase recruitment costs, and hinder continuity of services. This study aims to analyze how the work environment and burnout affect nurse turnover at Husada Hospital, and how work motivation can mediate the relationship. Data were collected through questionnaires filled out by 167 nurses at Husada Hospital, then analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test the relationship between variables. The results showed that the work environment had a significant effect on work motivation, while burnout had a significant negative effect on work motivation. Work motivation was also shown to mediate the influence of the work environment and burnout on nurse turnover. These findings emphasize the importance of improving the quality of the work environment and reducing burnout as an effort to increase nurse work motivation, which can ultimately reduce turnover. This study provides important implications for hospital management in designing policies that support nurse welfare in order to maintain workforce stability.

The Impact of Burnout and Compensation on Turnover Intention Mediated by Job Satisfaction in a Private Hospital in Tangerang

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The purpose of this study was to find that burnout and compensation have a significant effect on job satisfaction and turnover intention, and job satisfaction can function as a mediator between burnout, compensation, and turnover intention in health workers and health support staff at One of the Private Hospitals in Tangerang. This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design. The accessible population in this study were health workers and health support staff from January to May 2024 with a total accessible population of 1,030 health workers and health support staff. This study uses a non-probability purposive sample, the selected subjects meet the inclusion and exclusion requirements, so that based on the formula and requirements, 288 samples were obtained. The data analysis technique uses path analysis with testing and data analysis in this study assisted by using SMART PLS 3.0 software. The results of the analysis show that burnout has a negative and significant effect on job satisfaction. and a positive and significant effect on turnover intention. Compensation has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, and a negative and significant effect on turnover intention. Job satisfaction has a negative and significant effect on turnover intention. In addition, burnout negatively and significantly affects turnover intention through the mediation of job satisfaction, while compensation also negatively and significantly affects turnover intention through the mediation of job satisfaction.

Experiences of Burnout among Staff Nurses of Private Hospitals in Surigao City

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This descriptive quantitative study is primarily concerned with the level of burnout among nurses working in private hospitals in Surigao City. The following research tools were used in the actual collection of data which includes, the respondent’s Personal Data Sheet and an adapted survey questionnaire namely, the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OBI). These instruments shall be used to gather both respondents’ demographic profiles and determinants of the mental health impact of COVID-19. The respondents of this study were the staff nurses in four (4) private hospitals in Surigao City who are involved in rendering care to patients exposed to COVID-19. The snowball sampling method was utilized in determining the sample size in consideration of the researchers’ and respondents’ limited mobility in the said hospital due to the guidelines, new normal health protocols, and difficulty in identifying and meeting with the schedules of the respondents. Burnout has been described as a dangerous condition resulting from overwork and chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It can lead to physical or mental illness. To effectively play their role during this pandemic, it is essential for them to maintain psychological and mental health; however, the literature has shown that the emergence of COVID–19 has significantly impacted the psychological and mental well-being of our Filipino medical workers. Vast amounts of evidence have shown a significant association between the COVID–19 outbreak and adverse mental health issues such as stress or burnout, depression, insomnia, and anxiety. With the limited actions implemented in response to the studies on the health impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers, there is a need for immediate attention to formulating actions or interventions that will halt the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially on the mental health of healthcare workers.