Moral distress and its contribution to the development of burnout syndrome among critical care providers
mdlinx.comCorrelation between moral distress and burnout was assessed among all intensive care unit (ICU) and the step–down unit (SDU) providers (physicians, nurses, nurse technicians and respiratory therapists). Researchers reported that moral distress was critically linked to severe burnout and, it represented a crucial issue among critical care providers’ team. Moral distress was found to be resulting from therapeutic obstinacy and the provision of futile care.