The Association of Resilience and Occupational Burnout with Religious Orientation in Nurses of Acute Respiratory Departments Hospitals in Kermanshah

Abstract

Background: Nurses are among the most vulnerable individuals on the front line of patient care, and burnout is a psychological crisis caused by prolonged exposure to workplace stressors. Religious beliefs help individuals cope with stressful workplace events. Objectives: Therefore, the present study aims to examine the association between resilience and occupational burnout with religious orientation in nurses working in acute respiratory departments of hospitals in Kermanshah. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted among nurses working in Kermanshah hospitals in Iran during 2020 - 2021. A total of 180 nurses were selected using an available sampling method. The study utilized a demographic information questionnaire, a religious orientation questionnaire, a resilience questionnaire, and a burnout questionnaire. Results: The mean and standard deviation of religious orientation were 55.07 ± 8.15, while the severity of burnout was estimated at 68.86 ± 20.51. Based on the results of the Pearson correlation coefficient, religious orientation had a significant positive relationship with resilience (r = 0.58), positive acceptance of change in secure communications (r = 0.38), control (r = 0.59), and spiritual effects (P < 0.001). Moreover, religious orientation had a significant negative relationship with both the severity and frequency of burnout (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Religious orientation is a predictor of burnout and resilience in nurses and other healthcare personnel. Therefore, it is recommended that these individuals cultivate spirituality and strengthen religious attitudes in critical situations to reduce workplace stressors and enhance resilience.