BURNOUT SYNDROME IN THE CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB

ABSTRACT

Background: The cardiac catheterization lab (CCL) is a dynamic environment with high acuity patients, however little is known about burnout syndrome among healthcare workers in the CLL. Methods: This is a multi-center cross-sectional study assessing burnout syndrome using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) among registered nurses (RN) and registered cardiac invasive specialists (RCIS) working in the CCL, electrophysiology lab (EPL) and cardiac observation unit (COU). The MBI and a sociodemographic survey were administered electronically, responses were collected anonymously. Validated cut off values were used to define a positive burnout score. Results: We received completed surveys from 48 of 87 staff (55%). The overall prevalence of burnout syndrome was 33.3% (16). Higher burnout was seen in males than females and in the CCL/EPL compared to COU (Fig. 1). Burned out participants showed a trend of working more day shifts, STEMI call shifts, and extended day shifts per month compared to non-burned out participants, without meeting statistical significance (Fig. 1). 69% (33) of all participants reported experiencing increased stress during the COVID 19 pandemic. Conclusion: RNs and RCIS working in the CCL/EPL experience elevated levels of burnout. Our results are similar to the prevalence of burnout among RNs in the emergency department and intensive care units. Greater attention should be given to identifying and optimizing workplace variables which contribute to burnout among this population. [Formula presented]