Burnout in ICU caregivers: a multicenter study of factors associated to centers
Date Issued
2011-01-01
Author(s)
Merlani, Paolo
Verdon, Mélanie
Businger, Adrian
Domenighetti, Guido
Ricou, Bara
STRESI+, Group
DOI
10.1164/rccm.201101-0068oc
Abstract
The stressful work environment of ICUs can lead to burnout. Burnout can impact on the welfare and performance of caregivers, and may lead them to resign their job. The shortage of ICU caregivers is becoming a real threat for health care leaders.