Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal (Pal. Med. Pharm. J.)

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Background and aim: Burnout syndrome is a psychological condition that arises gradually due to persistent work-related stress. Among nurses, burnout is associated with numerous adverse outcomes, including decreased job performance, increased likelihood of errors, incomplete care, and compromised patient safety. Over the past four years, Lebanon has faced multiple crises, including a severe economic downturn, the Beirut port explosion, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing conflict in the south, all of which have significantly impacted healthcare workers. This study aims to assess the effect of nurse burnout on the implementation of International Patient Safety Goals (IPSG) in various Lebanese hospitals. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2024. Registered nurses from hospitals across Lebanon were invited to complete the Maslach Burnout Inventory and a questionnaire on compliance with IPSG. Participants were selected through non-random sampling, and data collection was done online. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. Results: The prevalence of burnout among participants was 43.96%, with 8.79% experiencing high levels and 35.17% moderate levels of burnout. The study explored the relationship between burnout and three selected patient safety indicators: medication errors, healthcare-associated infections, and patient misidentification related to falls. Findings indicated that burnout significantly impacted patient safety, with higher burnout levels correlating with increased reports of adverse events, particularly medication errors and patient misidentification. Conclusion: This study provides compelling evidence of the negative impact of nurse burnout on patient safety. Higher levels of burnout were linked to an increased occurrence of adverse events, with a notable association between patient safety grade and nurse burnout and workload. These findings underscore the importance of addressing burnout to enhance patient safety.

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Background and aim: Burnout syndrome is a psychological condition that arises gradually due to persistent work-related stress. Among nurses, burnout is associated with numerous adverse outcomes, including decreased job performance, increased likelihood of errors, incomplete care, and compromised patient safety. Over the past four years, Lebanon has faced multiple crises, including a severe economic downturn, the Beirut port explosion, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing conflict in the south, all of which have significantly impacted healthcare workers. This study aims to assess the effect of nurse burnout on the implementation of International Patient Safety Goals (IPSG) in various Lebanese hospitals. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2024. Registered nurses from hospitals across Lebanon were invited to complete the Maslach Burnout Inventory and a questionnaire on compliance with IPSG. Participants were selected through non-random sampling, and data collection was done online. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. Results: The prevalence of burnout among participants was 43.96%, with 8.79% experiencing high levels and 35.17% moderate levels of burnout. The study explored the relationship between burnout and three selected patient safety indicators: medication errors, healthcare-associated infections, and patient misidentification related to falls. Findings indicated that burnout significantly impacted patient safety, with higher burnout levels correlating with increased reports of adverse events, particularly medication errors and patient misidentification. Conclusion: This study provides compelling evidence of the negative impact of nurse burnout on patient safety. Higher levels of burnout were linked to an increased occurrence of adverse events, with a notable association between patient safety grade and nurse burnout and workload. These findings underscore the importance of addressing burnout to enhance patient safety.