Burnout during residency: a thematic analysis of stressors, coping, and organisational challenges among nursing residents
Chacón-Docampo, Macarena ; Asensio-Martínez, Ángela (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Liñares, David ; Márquez-Álvarez, Luis-Javier ; Feijoo Barbeito, Marina ; Clavería, Ana
Resumen: Burnout is a pervasive challenge among healthcare professionals in training, with significant implications for both well-being and quality of care. This qualitative study, using a phenomenological design, explored the experiences of nursing residents regarding sources of stress, coping strategies, and organisational challenges, and how these factors contribute to the development of burnout. Three focus groups were conducted with 24 nursing residents. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Five themes were constructed: peer solidarity as a protective shield, navigating institutional abandonment, the crushing weight of unmanaged demands, the “lottery of learning,” and the sacrifice of personal identity. Participants described residency as a demanding and disorganised stage, characterised by heavy workloads, inconsistent educational opportunities, and scarce institutional support. These conditions fostered emotional exhaustion and frustration, but peer networks were identified as a crucial protective factor, providing informal learning, solidarity, and resilience. The findings highlight the need for organisational reform in residency programmes, including greater educational equity, improved leadership, and spaces for dialogue and mentoring. Recognising the role of peer support alongside institutional responsibility can contribute to building more humane, sustainable, and ethically grounded training environments.
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.1177/23333936261426859
Año: 2026
Publicado en: Global Qualitative Nursing Research 13 (2026), [12 pp.]
ISSN: 2333-3936
Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)
Área (Departamento): Área Psicología Social (Dpto. Psicología y Sociología)
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Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.1177/23333936261426859
Año: 2026
Publicado en: Global Qualitative Nursing Research 13 (2026), [12 pp.]
ISSN: 2333-3936
Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)
Área (Departamento): Área Psicología Social (Dpto. Psicología y Sociología)
You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Exportado de SIDERAL (2026-03-18-13:51:51)
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