Development and Validation of Burnout Scale

Introduction:

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your feedback is valuable in understanding and
addressing burnout among nurses. Please answer the following questions honestly and to the best
of your ability.

Section 1: Burnout Assessment

INSTRUCTION: For each item, place a mark in the column that most applies.

Scoring
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Almost Always
1 2 3 4

ITEMS Rarely Occasionally Frequently Almost Always

(1) (2) (3) (4)
1. I have trouble staying focus at
work
2. I have struggle to find any
enthusiasm for my work
3. I have negative thoughts about
my job
4. I feel forgetful and distracted
5. I make mistakes at work
6. I have my mind on other things

7. I have struggle to cope with

stress in a healthy way
8. I rarely prioritize self-care and
relaxation
9. I feel overwhelmed by an
imbalance between work and
rest
10. I struggle to maintain a healthy
sleep routine
11. I easily get irritable
12. I am frustrated with parts of my
job
13. I feel unable to control my
emotions at work
14. I get upset or sad
15. I tend to worry
16. My motivation towards work is
decreased
17. I feel overwhelmed by daily
challenges as a nurse
18. I find it hard to separate my
personal emotions from my work
19. I find it hard to recharge
emotionally, even during breaks
20. I suffer from headaches
21. I get sick
22. I have trouble sleeping or staying
asleep
23. When I exert myself at work, I
quickly get tired
24. I have changes in appetite
25. I feel having less energy
26. I often don’t want to go to work
27. I’m being shorter temper than
usual in my interactions
28. I have trouble concentrating and
making decisions