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Article History

Received: 24 March 2025

Accepted: 19 May 2025

First Online: 4 June 2025

Declarations

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: The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Suzhou Psychiatric Hospital (Ethical approval number: 2017 - 008), and other hospital also gave their prior consent for the research. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants. All methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations of the Declaration of Helsinki.

: Job burnout is an important occupational hazard for healthcare professionals. Psychiatric nurses in particular face the special challenges of patient care and job demands. Despite the important role these nurses play in mental health services, little is known about the specific factors that contribute to their burnout. This study aims to investigate the current status of job burnout in psychiatric nurses and explore the influencing factors of the three dimensions of emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced sense of personal accomplishment. First, healthcare institutions should consider implementing gender - and age-appropriate strategies to deal with the more prominent status of burnout among male and older nurses. Second, healthcare providers should consider offering professional instruction on sleep management techniques or integrating sleep health education into existing wellness programs. Finally, medical institutions need a more structured approach to managing night shift schedules. Implementing policies that limit the frequency of night shifts or provide adequate recovery time between shifts may help reduce the risk of burnout and improve overall job satisfaction. Taken together, the results of this study highlight the multifaceted nature of burnout among psychiatric nurses and highlight the need for targeted interventions to address the individual and organizational factors contributing to this phenomenon. Through evidence-based practice, medical institutions can mitigate the negative impact of burnout on psychiatric nurses, thereby improving the quality of patient care and the mental health of psychiatric nurses.

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: The authors declare no competing interests.