Analysis of Association Between Health Care Workers' Perceived Stress and Burnout Levels During COVID-19 Pandemic in Neurosurgery Clinic.

Objective: COVID-19 disease has recently affected the whole world and caused drastic changes in people's lives with its emergence. Hospitals and healthcare personnel are among the most affected sides. Our study aimed to demonstrate the effects of the pandemic on healthcare workers regarding changes in their perceived stress and burnout levels. Methods: 110 individuals, including physicians, nurses, and auxiliary personnel working in a neurosurgery clinic, were involved in the study. Demographic information form, Perceived Stress Scale-14 (PSS), and Maslach Burnout Index (MBI) were used during the data collection phase. Results: No difference was found between PSS and MBI scales between females and males. Higher MBI points were seen in workers who desire to change their occupations. Married participants had higher MBI personal accomplishment scores than single participants. An increase in education level was associated with higher PSS scores. Participants who found their payments unsatisfactory had higher stress and burnout levels. Conclusion: Findings of higher occupational burnout among physicians and nurses than auxiliary personnel have been consistent with previous research. A similar case is also present for lower perceived stress levels among married participants when compared to singles. This finding, which has also been demonstrated in other studies, can be explained by fewer responsibilities for singles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]