Burnout Syndrome: Nursing and Biological Perspectives
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The study of burnout in the workplace primarily focuses on mental and social aspects rather than biological health. This article aims to help psychiatric nurses study the causes and biological mechanisms contributing to burnout and nursing care in order to improve patient outcomes.
Burnout syndrome involves biological changes such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, as well as elevated cortisol levels, which affect serotonin function and reduce the ability to cope with stress. Genetically, genes that regulate neurotransmitter function play a key role in emotional regulation and stress management, contributing to the development of burnout syndrome. Psychiatric nurses should provide care that encompasses all four dimensions: promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Burnout syndrome is a significant issue that is often overlooked due to the unclear understanding of its biological factors. Therefore, psychiatric nurses should assess the causes and biological factors involved, and provide knowledge on hormonal changes, brain function, the immune system, and sleep patterns, along with continuous follow-up.
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บทความหลังผ่านการปรับแก้จากกองบรรณาธิการแล้ว เป็นลิขสิทธ์ของวารสารจิตเวชวิทยาสาร โรงพยาบาลสวนปรุง กรมสุขภาพจิต กระทรวงสาธารณสุข ห้ามเผยแพร่เพื่อประโยชน์ทางการค้าโดยไม่ได้รับอนุญาต แต่อนุญาตให้เผยแพร่บทความดังกล่าวเพื่อประโยชน์ทางการศึกษาแก่ประชาชนทั่วไป ทั้งนี้กองบรรณาธิการไม่จำเป็นต้องเห็นด้วยกับบทความหรือข้อคิดเห็นใดๆ ที่ปรากฏในวารสารสวนปรุง
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