Assessing the Differences between Doctors and Nurses on Burnout Dimensions

Abstract

This study assessed differences between doctors and nurses on job burnout. A sample of two hundred and forty-five healthcare professionals participated in the study. Comparative research design and t-test statistics were used for the study. Burnout was assessed using Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Results showed that nurses reported significantly higher in the three dimensions of burnout than doctors on emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and feelings of personal accomplishment. These findings provided evidence for an elevated risk of burnout for nurses compared to doctors. The stud recommended developing framework that will help reduce the incidence of burnout in Nigeria health institutions. It also suggested the need for further investigation to understand the causes of this difference and potential interventions to reduce the occupational stressors of nurses