BURNOUT AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG NURSES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF FACTORS AFFECTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WORK PERFORMANCE

Abstract

Background: Burnout and job dissatisfaction among nurses are critical global concerns, significantly impacting mental health, healthcare quality, and workforce retention. Understanding the multifaceted contributors to burnout and satisfaction is essential for developing effective interventions and ensuring sustainable healthcare systems.

Objectives: This review aims to synthesize recent evidence on the prevalence, determinants, and interventions targeting burnout and job satisfaction among nurses, with particular focus on their influence on mental health and work performance.

Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic search was conducted across six databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar) for studies published between 2010 and 2024. Eligible studies included RCTs, cohort studies, cross-sectional studies, and systematic reviews involving nurses and focusing on burnout, job satisfaction, and related outcomes.

Results: Fifteen studies were included, spanning mindfulness-based interventions, organizational reforms, and psychological therapies. Burnout was consistently linked with reduced mental well-being and work performance, while job satisfaction was influenced by leadership support, interpersonal relations, and workplace conditions. Interventions like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), MBSR, and managerial training showed positive outcomes, though long-term sustainability varied.

Conclusion: Burnout and job satisfaction are deeply intertwined constructs influenced by both personal and systemic factors. Multimodal, culturally adaptable interventions that target individual resilience and institutional reform are essential for supporting nurse well-being and sustaining quality care delivery.