Burnout and Mental Resilience of Midwives in Private Maternity Hospitals in Greece

Papaioannou A, Georgantzi S, Komseli E and Koinis A

Published on: 2024-11-06

Abstract

Burnout is a serious challenge for midwives and obstetricians in private maternity hospitals in Greece, as the nature of their work is particularly demanding and psychologically demanding. Increased levels of stress and emotional exhaustion are associated with the difficult conditions of the profession, resulting in a negative impact on mental well-being and the quality of care provided.

This literature review explores levels of burnout in midwives and midwives, and the role of psychological resilience as a protective factor. The results show that professionals with high mental resilience are less prone to burnout, as they manage stress and pressure more effectively. Enhancing mental resilience through training programmes and psychological support can contribute to improving their professional well-being and the quality of care they provide.