Yong-Hsin Chen: Department of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan.
Mohsen Saffari: Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Chung-Ying Lin: Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan , Taiwan.
Hsiu-Mei Tang: Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 402, Taiwan.
Ching-Wen Yang: Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 402, Taiwan.
Chiu-Hsian Lee: Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist, Taichung, 402306, Taiwan.
Wei-Yao Wang: Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist, Taichung, 402306, Taiwan, ROC. cshy1972@csh.org.tw.
Gwo-Ping Jong: Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Rd., South Dist, Taichung, 402306, Taiwan, ROC. cgp8009@yahoo.com.tw.
BACKGROUND: During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical workers were concerned about the care of their children or family members and the impact of being separated from them. This increased stress could harm the relationship between nurses and patients. This study assessed how medical workers' parental role may affect burnout during such a high-stress period. METHODS: This cross-sectional observational study was carried out in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The client burnout (CB) scale of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and a demographic questionnaire were used. Statistical methods such as the t-test, one-way ANOVA, and univariable/multiple linear regression were applied. RESULTS: A total of 612 nurses were included in this study. The likely risk factors of CB were identified and the parenthood effect was found to be associated with reduced CB. The parental role and leisure activity with family and friends on CB were found to have an impact. Engaging in leisure activity with family and playing the role of a parent diligently will help relieve nurses' burnout from frequent contact with patients and their families, thus lowering the risk of clinical burnout. CONCLUSION: The parental role, family/friends relationships, and a complex work environment associated with nurses' burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding allows us to re-examine the importance of family life and parent-child relationships in high-stress work environments.
