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Assessing Burnout and Resiliency in Online Degree Advancement Respiratory Care Students During a Pandemic
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
  • Kristen L. McHenry, Boise State University
  • Thomas J. Wing, Boise State University
  • Jody Lester, Boise State University
  • Lanny Inabnit, American Association for Respiratory Care
  • Yong Gao, Boise State University
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Article
Publication Date
3-1-2022
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and quantify the presence of burnout in online degree advancement Respiratory Care students during a pandemic and characteristics/strategies of resiliency. Method: The design of the study was quantitative; non-experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional survey research. The Maslach Burnout Inventory for Medical Personnel (MBI-HSS (MP) and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) were used to measure these constructs. Results: One hundred and twenty-nine (129) students completed components of the survey for a response rate of approximately 28%. Relevant findings include a somewhat higher level of depersonalization for those who practice in adult acute care. Emotional exhaustion was higher in those who reported working directly with COVID-19 patients. Depersonalization was higher in the younger aged professionals (18-40 years). Resilience was found to have a negative correlation with both emotional exhaustion and depersonalization and a positive correlation with personal accomplishment. Conclusions: Findings support the need for training and education on emotional intelligence and opportunities to practice mindfulness-based stress reduction. Additionally, workload reductions and adequate time for recovery may help alleviate the emotional exhaustion of working respiratory therapists who are pursuing an advanced degree online.

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This document was originally published in the Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice by NSUWorks. © The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 2022. Copyright restrictions may apply. https://doi.org/10.46743/1540-580X/2022.2135

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Citation Information
Kristen L. McHenry, Thomas J. Wing, Jody Lester, Lanny Inabnit, et al.. "Assessing Burnout and Resiliency in Online Degree Advancement Respiratory Care Students During a Pandemic" Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice (2022)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/yong_gao/47/