Open Access, Peer-reviewed
pISSN 1225-9330
eISSN 2288-4955
    J Korean Acad Nurs Adm. 2012 Dec;18(4):383-393. Korean.
    Published online Dec 31, 2012.
    https://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2012.18.4.383
    Copyright © 2012 Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
    Original Article

    Occupational Stress and Coping Styles as Factors Affecting the Burnout of Clinical Nurses

    Kyoung Ja Kwon,1 and Seung-Hee Lee2
      • 1Department of Nursing, Hansei University, Korea.
      • 2Department of Nursing, University of Ulsan, Korea.
    • Correspondence: Lee, Seung-Hee. Department of Nursing, University of Ulsan, 93, Daehak-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan 680-749, Korea. Tel: 82-52-259-2710, Fax: 82-52-259-1236, Email: seunglee@ulsan.ac.kr
    Received August 02, 2012; Revised October 19, 2012; Accepted November 26, 2012.

    Abstract

    Purpose

    The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of occupational stress and coping styles on burnout of clinical nurses.

    Methods

    The participants in this study were 397 nurses, working at the hospitals in Seoul, Gangwon, and Gyongbuk provinces. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from November, 2009 to January, 2010. The SPSS WIN 13.0 version program was used for data analysis.

    Results

    The most significant predictors of burnout were positive reappraisal and work load. Work load, resource inadequacy, role ambiguity, and indifference coping style positively correlated with burnout. Positive reappraisal and problem-focused coping styles negatively correlated with burnout.

    Conclusion

    The study results indicate that it is important to reduce work load, resource inadequacy, and role ambiguity in nurses and to strengthen their positive reappraisal and problem-focused coping styles to prevent burnout. This could be achieved with job redesign, modification of shift work systems, and by offering burnout prevention program.

    Keywords
    Occupational stress; Coping; Burnout; Nurse

    Tables

    Table 1
    General Characteristics of Participants (N=397)

    Table 2
    Occupational Stress, Copying and Burnout (N=379)

    Table 3
    Occupational Stress, Coping and Burnout according to Characteristics of Participants (N=397)

    Table 4
    Correlation Occupational Stress, Coping and Burnout (N=397)

    Table 5
    Factors Predicting Nursing Burnout (N=397)

    Notes

    This research was supported by Ulsan University Research Fund, 2011 (2011-0835).

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