Prevalence and associated factors of burnout and workplace stressors among emergency department healthcare workers in Uganda
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The authors aimed to determine the prevalence of burnout and associated workplace stressors among emergency department healthcare workers in Uganda. They found that 9.7% of participants met the criteria for burnout, with high emotional exhaustion reported by 48.7% of respondents, and identified key stressors such as work overload and poor communication. The study highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to improve the well-being of ED healthcare workers and enhance emergency care in Uganda.
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