Burnout Among Caretakers of Paediatric Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease
https://doi.org/10.47836//mjmhs18.4.13
- Author:
Norsarwany Mohamad
1
,
2
;
Mohd Ikram Ilias
1
,
2
;
Siti Azrin Ab Hamid
2
,
3
;
Suria Emilia Suhana Othman Tan
4
;
Siti Nur Haidar Hazlan
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Department of Paediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia&
2. Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia&
3. Biostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
4. Regenerative Medicine Cluster, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Caretaker, Burnout, Strain, Children, Chronic kidney disease
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2022;18(No.4):89-95
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Caring for children who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) is challenging. The goal of this study was
to find out the prevalence of burnout and what factors contribute to it. We also want to know the correlation between caretaker’s strain and burnout. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that involved caretakers of children
with CKD. They were recruited from a university hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia. Self-administered questionnaire in
Malay language comprised of Demographic Information Form, Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI-M) and Caregiver Strain Index (CSI-M) was used. Results: Eighty-eight caretakers were involved in this study. The mean age of
caretakers was 42 years old, majority were female (72.4%), Malay (99.0%) and Muslim (99.0%). The mean age of
children with CKD was 11 years old, most of them were on medication (69.3%) and mean duration of illness was
4.6 years. The prevalence of burnout in all domains (personal, work-related, client-related) among the caretakers
was 5.7%. Eight caretakers had personal burnout (9.1%) while five (5.7%) had client-related and work-related burnout respectively. Multiple linear regression showed positive association of duration since the initial diagnosis and
total ward admission within six months with total burnout score. Pearson correlation revealed a positive and fair
correlation between strain and burnout. Conclusion: Prevalence of burnout among caretakers was generally low, but
personal burnout outnumbered other domains. Children with CKD with longer duration of illness and more frequent
ward admission are the important factors leading to burnout among caretakers. A high number of caretakers having
significant strain indicated that there were possibilities of developing burnout later on.
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