Exploration of the Association between Technostress and Burnout among Healthcare Professionals
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Technostress, Burnout, occupational stress, information and communication technologies, digitalization.Abstract
This study uses case studies as the research design and uses relevant literature from secondary sources. The study found that technological advances are the backbone of any organization, and the healthcare industry is no different. The literature revealed that due to newly developed technologies, medical facilities have become more developed than before and can provide clients with simpler and more efficient health care. This review explores the association between technologically related stress and its association with burnout syndrome among healthcare professionals (HCPs). The results show the effect of digitization on the psychological well-being of medical professionals. The findings and the practical consequences of the study show a linkage between long-term hospital digitalization initiatives that take technostress and its effects on burnout into account. The results indicate that the utilization of technological digitalization is linked to distinct psychological needs and the corresponding psychobiological stress responses. Consequently, the study found that because epidemiological research on this type of technostress is lacking, it is still unknown if it contributes to mental problems such as burnout. The review shows that a growing body of research indicates that technology may improve overall performance if it maximizes workplace structure, permits more flexibility, and boosts employee authority and autonomy. The review found that employee mental health appears to be in danger from both the benefits and problems associated with the technology of work. The study recommends that more investigation be conducted on the subject to provide a more accurate description of the benefits and drawbacks.
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