A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Prevalence of Burnout Syndrome among Nurses Working in Critical Care Units of a Quaternary Care Hospital in a Metropolitan City

This study aims to assess the prevalence of burnout syndrome among nurses working in critical care units. A cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence of burnout syndrome among nurses working in critical care units of a quaternary care hospital in a metropolitan city. The sampling technique used was nonprobability purposive sampling. The tool consists of questionnaires t assess demographic data ana a modified Copenhagen burnout inventory which consisted of 20 items. The results related to burnout score were seen that majority of the nurses,53.3%, were having moderate level of burnout, whereas only 20% were having severe level of burnout and 26.6% had mild burnout. It was seen that there was a significant association of demographic variable, years of experience (p=0.007%) according to chi square test