The prevalence of burnout syndrome in nursing students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Teaching and learning in nursing Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 512 - 520
• Main Authors: Arian, Mahdieh, Jamshidbeigi, Amirreza, Kamali, Azadeh, Dalir, Zahra, Ali-Abadi, Tayyebeh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.10.2023
• Subjects: Burnout; Meta-analysis; Nursing; Students; Burnout; Nursing; Students; Meta-analysis
• ISSN: 1557-3087; 1557-2013
• DOI: 10.1016/j.teln.2023.04.015

•Burnout syndrome in nursing education has a relationship with the quality of care provided by nursing students.•The study found a significant positive correlation between mean burnout and academic semester among undergraduate nursing students,•It is recommended that interventions to mitigate burnout should be considered early in nursing programs. This review investigated the prevalence of burnout syndrome among nursing students through a meta-analysis. The results showed an overall prevalence of burnout among nursing students at 46%, with mild burnout at 26.1%, moderate burnout at 47.7%, and severe burnout at 22.5%. There was a positive correlation between the academic semester and the average level of burnout, with an increase in academic semesters, burnout among students increases. The high prevalence of burnout among nursing students can impact their academic achievement, increase dropout rates, and affect the quality of care provided in the future. To mitigate burnout, interventions should be implemented early in nursing programs. Nurse educators can play a significant role in creating an engaging learning environment to build resilience and reduce burnout. Nursing students can also take care of themselves by having a suitable time management plan, engaging in regular recreational and sports activities, meditating, and getting enough sleep. This review emphasized the importance of addressing burnout in nursing education to ensure the well-being of future nurses and the quality of patient care.