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http://dx.doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2013.19.2.304

Factors Affecting Burnout among Clinical Nurses according to Positive Psychological Capital  

Ko, Jeong Ok (Department of Nursing, Wonkwang Health Science University)
Park, Sook Kyoung (College of Nursing, Chonbuk National University)
Lee, Myung Ha (College of Nursing, Chonbuk National University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration / v.19, no.2, 2013 , pp. 304-314 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze factors affecting burnout among clinical nurses according to Positive Psychological Capital. Methods: The study design was a descriptive survey and questionnaires were collected from 412 clinical nurses who worked in a general hospital in "J" city. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, One-way ANOVA, Scheff$\acute{e}$ test, Pearson Correlation, and hierarchical multiple regression. Results: In Model individual characteristics accounted for 27.8% of the influence on burnout. In model II with the addition of the 4 factors; Self-efficacy, Hope, Resilience, Optimism, individual characteristics accounted for 48.5% of the influence on burnout. Optimism and Resilience of the Positive Psychological Capital sub-variables were statistically useful as factors influencing burnout. Conclusion: The results indicate that it is necessary to develop active human resource management and educational programs to decrease burnout and strengthen the Positive Psychological Capital of the nurses.
Keywords
Positive psychological capital; Burnout; Clinical nurse;
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