Burnout syndrome is a major occupational challenge among nurses and has significant consequences on their physical, psychological, and social well-being, particularly among female nurses who often struggle to balance professional and personal responsibilities. This study aimed to assess burnout syndrome and evaluate its impact on the quality of life (QoL) of female nurses working at Ain Wazein Medical Village (AWMV), Lebanon. A cross-sectional descriptive correlational design was used involving 110 female nurses between October and November 2023. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF). Findings revealed high levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization alongside low personal accomplishment among participants. In addition, a considerable proportion of nurses reported poor quality of life and dissatisfaction with their health and income. The physical and environmental QoL domains demonstrated the lowest mean scores. Statistical analysis identified significant negative correlations between burnout dimensions and all major QoL domains, indicating that increased burnout was associated with decreased quality of life. The study highlights the urgent need for organizational and managerial interventions aimed at reducing occupational stress, improving work conditions, and supporting the psychological and physical well-being of female nurses in Lebanon.
Zeineddine et al. (Tue,) studied this question.