Reducing nurse burnout when caring for patients with substance use disorder
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Ward, Cynthia W.; Mitchell, Tammy
- Source
- Nursing. Sep 01, 2022 52(9):36-40
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0360-4039
ABSTRACT:: Caring for patients with substance use disorder (SUD) can be challenging. Lack of knowledge of SUD treatment may add to nursesʼ feelings of burnout and intent to leave the workplace. This article describes a novel program for patients with SUD admitted for long-term antibiotic treatment and its impact on the nursesʼ work environment, particularly burnout.