All nurses in Canada, although predominantly RNs in Ontario
Supplementary notes
The Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) consists of 16 items that assess the severity of burnout with two subscales: exhaustion and disengagement. Statements such as "During my work, I often feel emotionally drained" are rated by level of agreement (1-4) with 1 being "strongly agree" and 4 being "strongly disagree".Â
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Burnout among nurses during COVID-19 in Canada in 2021
According to a survey conducted in 2021, during the third wave in Canada, nearly three-quarters of Canadian nurses were burned out based on the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI). This means their scores of exhaustion and disengagement were both above the suggested clinical cut-offs. Another 8.6 percent of responding nurses were clinically exhausted, while 4.6 percent were clinically disengaged.
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