Abstract:

Objective With the coronavirus pandemic, all healthcare professionals in general, and operating room personnel in particular, had to work under difficult conditions. The aim of this study is to examine burnout levels in operating room workers. Material and Method In February 2021, the Copenhagen burnout scale was administered to 162 healthcare workers working in the operating room. The burnout levels of the participants were measured under three sub-headings: personal, work and pandemic-related. Scores above 50 points were considered high burnout. Results Personal burnout was 66.9 ±19.5, work-related burnout was 66.8 ± 16.1, pandemic-related burnout was 74.3±12.1. It was found that females had higher scores for all subscales. Conclusion The burnout levels of the operating room workers during the pandemic period were determined at high levels. Actions to reduce or prevent burnout are needed in this regard.

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