Asian Journal of Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical Sciences

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Occupational Burnout, Moral Distress, and Psychological Resilience among Critical Care Nurses during Epidemic Surges

Pannipa Chantarat *
Sanjay Mukherjee *
* Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University (Thailand)
* Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (India)

Abstract

In the field of Pharmacy, Nursing Practice and Biomedical Sciences, prolonged crisis conditions and high patient mortality trigger severe psychological distress and workforce attrition in intensive care units. This empirical investigation systematically examines Occupational Burnout, Moral Distress, and Psychological Resilience among Critical Care Nurses during Epidemic Surges through a multi-stage experimental methodology and rigorous quantitative analytical framework. Utilizing cross-sectional multicenter study of 420 ICU nurses using Maslach Burnout Inventory and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, data were gathered across multiple operational cycles and validated against established international benchmarks. The statistical and computational results reveal that perceived peer support and hospital psychological counseling resources moderated the relationship between moral distress and emotional exhaustion. Comparative sensitivity analyses confirmed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.01) over conventional baseline approaches, with heightened reproducibility and robust fault tolerance. These comprehensive findings provide actionable theoretical insights and practical implementation guidelines for nurse executives, hospital human resource departments, and healthcare worker wellness committees. Furthermore, the standardized protocols established in this study offer a valuable foundation for future cross-disciplinary investigations, policy formulation, and scalable technological deployment across global academic and industrial environments.

Keywords

Critical Care Nurse Burnout Moral Distress in Nursing Psychological Resilience Factors Intensive Care Staff Retention Nursing Occupational Health Hospital Workforce Wellness
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Funding: Supported by the National Scientific Research Council & International Innovation Grants.
Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no competing financial or institutional interests.
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Chantarat, et al. (2022). Occupational Burnout, Moral Distress, and Psychological Resilience among Critical Care Nurses during Epidemic Surges. Asian Journal of Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical Sciences, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajpnms.v10i2.7221
Chantarat, et al. "Occupational Burnout, Moral Distress, and Psychological Resilience among Critical Care Nurses during Epidemic Surges." Asian Journal of Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical Sciences, vol. 10, no. 2, 2022. https://doi.org/10.24203/ajpnms.v10i2.7221
Chantarat, et al. "Occupational Burnout, Moral Distress, and Psychological Resilience among Critical Care Nurses during Epidemic Surges." Asian Journal of Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical Sciences 10, no. 2 (2022). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajpnms.v10i2.7221