Title

BURNOUT AND RESILIENCE AMONG PARAMEDICAL STUDENTS: A DESCRIPTIVE-CORRELATIONAL STUDY

Author(s)

Lorraine A. Almendras

Krizia Laie M. Baco

Nicole D. Macatunoc

Christine Julia J. Robles

Amalia J. Satinitigan

Affiliation

Misamis University

Contributor

Rojaida S. Tabanao, Aurelio L. Barcelita, RN,
Jeobeth C. Bergado, RN

Year

2022-08

Abstract

This study is sought to investigate the degree of burnout and level of resilience among paramedical students. With the increasing educational demands and resources in educational settings, it is crucial to understand the impact of certain factors that affects the well-being of students. The study aimed to determine the relationship between burnout and resilience and provide basis for developing a stress management program tailored to the needs of paramedical students. A descriptive-correlational design was employed for this study. The research was conducted in Ozamiz City with 80 respondents selected through purposive and stratified random sampling among the paramedical students. The data were collected using a modified questionnaire that included Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Academic Resilience Scale (ARS-30). The study’s findings revealed a high level of resilience among the respondents, with significant variability in resilience scores and a high degree of burnout. Although the correlation analysis did not show a statistically significant relationship between burnout and resilience, the variability in resilience scores indicated that individual factors and coping strategies played a crucial role. The results also demonstrated that paramedical students were more likely to engage in reflective and adaptive help-seeking but might struggle with negative emotions and thoughts. Addressing burnout and resilience issues can ultimately improve students' ability to manage stress and thrive in their future careers, contributing to better patient care and overall healthcare quality. Based on the findings of the study, several recommendations were proposed to address burnout and resilience issues among paramedical students such as evidence-based interventions, workshops, seminars, and the likes are proposed to enhancing resilience and addressing burnout risk factors.

Keywords

Burnout, Resilience, Paramedical Students