Influence of nursing interns’ resilience on burnout: Mediating effects of well-being

Juan Li, Minrui Li, Junli Ye, Huimin Zhai

Abstract


Objective: This study examined the relationship between well-being, psychological resilience, and burnout among nursing interns in China.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at 2 tertiary hospitals in Guangdong Province, China. Data were collected from 360 nursing interns using a structured questionnaire, and structural equation modeling was used to analyze the correlation between well-being, resilience, and burnout.

Results: Participants’ burnout score was in the upper range (mean [M]=12.748, standard deviation [SD] = 6.654). Burnout was negatively correlated with resilience (r = -0.477, p < .01) and well-being (r = -0.573, p < .01). Well-being mediated the relationship between resilience and burnout.

Conclusions: Resilience and well-being are inversely correlated with burnout, and well-being mediates the relationship between resilience and burnout. Improving well-being can reduce burnout risk and improve resilience among nursing interns. To prevent burnout among nursing interns, nursing managers should aim to improve their well-being by optimizing the work environment, promoting the cohesion of the nursing team, actively guiding and providing necessary help, and supporting the development of each intern’s nursing career.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v15n3p10

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice

ISSN 1925-4040 (Print)   ISSN 1925-4059 (Online)

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