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Factors Affecting Burnout in Nurses Working in Oncology Unit

Purpose: This study was to identify the influencing factors on burnout in nurses working in oncology unit. Methods: The participants of the study were 207 nurses working in oncology units of 2 university hospitals in B metropolitan city. Data were collected by structured questionnaires from January 2 to February 15, 2016 after receiving approval from IRB in K university located in B metropolitan city. Data were analyzed using descriptive, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, and stepwise regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 18.0 program. Results: There were significant differences in the degree of burnout according to age and education level, position, overtime hours, night shift hours, and work satisfaction in oncology nurses. The factors influencing burnout were professional self-concept (β= −.75, p＜.001) and work satisfaction (β=−.13, p=.003). These factors contributed 64.3% of the total variance in burnout in nurses working in oncology unit. Conclusion: Based on the results, educational and/or mentoring programs to promote professional self-concept should be developed and implemented to reduce burnout of nurses in oncology unit. Also it is necessary to develop organizational strategies to improve work satisfaction of oncology nurses.