Published online Jan 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i1.38
Peer-review started: March 15, 2021
First decision: March 31, 2021
Revised: April 15, 2021
Accepted: August 24, 2021
Article in press: August 24, 2021
Published online: January 9, 2022
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Burnout and compassion fatigue are affecting the quality of professional life.
To investigate the levels of vocational satisfaction, burnout, and compassion fatigue and factors that may be related to health professionals working in children’s clinics.
The study sample was in the west of Turkey. Data were collected using the questionnaire form and the quality of life scale for employees.
The findings obtained in this study showed that the level of vocational satisfaction of female health professionals and the burnout level of male health professionals were higher. The professional satisfaction of the doctors was lower than that of the nurses and midwives, and the mean score of burnout and fatigue was high.
Further studies are needed on this topic to help improve the factors that may affect the professional quality of life of health professionals.
Core tip: The right of health professionals to choose the clinic where they work; the fact that they do not constantly change the places where they work; a low number of night shifts; and adequate numbers of personnel have positive effects on the quality of professional life. It has be suggested to improve the working conditions and make them more favorable, and to satisfy the working individuals economically and emotionally. Health professionals and managers should work together to create a healthy work environment, increase professional satisfaction, and prevent burnout and fatigue.