Burnout and Related Occupational and Psychological Outcomes Among Emergency Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Scoping Review
4 affiliations
- 1College of Nursing and Health Science Jazan University Jazan Saudi Arabia
- 2Nursing Department Prince Mohamed Bin Naser Hospital, Jazan Cluster Jazan Saudi Arabia
- 3Nursing Department Jazan Specialized Hospital, Jazan Cluster Jazan Saudi Arabia
- 4Nursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing Capital University Helwan Egypt
Abstract
Aim: To map primary Saudi studies reporting burnout, occupational fatigue, anxiety, depression, psychological distress, or sleep disturbance among emergency‐department (ED) nurses.
Design: Scoping review.
Methods: Following PRISMA‐ScR, PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health and Web of Science Core Collection were searched on 15 September 2026 using PCC‐based controlled vocabulary and free‐text terms. Primary quantitative, qualitative and mixed‐methods studies (1 January 2015–15 September 2026) that meet the inclusion criteria were eligible. Two reviewers independently screened and extracted data using a standardized form, resolving disagreements by discussion. Charted data covered design, setting, sample and ED‐nurse denominator, outcome construct and instrument, scoring, nurse‐specific results and associations. Synthesis was descriptive and grouped by construct; meta‐analysis was not planned given heterogeneity in constructs, measures, thresholds and reporting.
Results: The four sources yielded 1694 raw record instances; 15 Saudi ED‐nurse records were included. Seven quantitative reports measured burnout, while two qualitative studies described burnout‐related experiences. Other records examined fatigue, anxiety/depression, occupational stress, or secondary traumatic stress. Variation in measures, thresholds, sampling and reporting precluded meta‐analysis or a defensible pooled estimate.
Conclusion: Evidence from selected Saudi emergency settings signals concerns across burnout and related outcomes, but limited geographic coverage and predominantly cross‐sectional designs preclude national prevalence or causal conclusions. Distinguishing burnout from adjacent constructs is essential.
Implications for Nursing Practice: Nursing leaders should monitor constructs separately using validated tools and ED‐nurse‐specific denominators, and pair confidential support with organizational action on modifiable work conditions. Future multisite longitudinal and intervention studies should assess feasibility and outcomes before wider adoption.
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BibTeX
@article{mani2026burnout,
title = {{Burnout and Related Occupational and Psychological Outcomes Among Emergency Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Scoping Review}},
author = {Zakaria Ahmed Mani and Moath Mohamed Farasani and Aiman Ahmed Elagi and Ahmed Mohammed Ogdi and Afrah Ahmed Manni},
journal = {Nursing Open},
year = {2026},
month = nov,
doi = {10.1002/nop2.71020},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.71020},
note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Burnout and Related Occupational and Psychological Outcomes Among Emergency Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Scoping Review
AU - Zakaria Ahmed Mani
AU - Moath Mohamed Farasani
AU - Aiman Ahmed Elagi
AU - Ahmed Mohammed Ogdi
AU - Afrah Ahmed Manni
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/11/05
JO - Nursing Open
DO - 10.1002/nop2.71020
UR - https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.71020
AB - Aim: To map primary Saudi studies reporting burnout, occupational fatigue, anxiety, depression, psychological distress, or sleep disturbance among emergency‐department (ED) nurses. Design: Scoping review. Methods: Following PRISMA‐ScR, PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health and Web of Science Core Collection were searched on 15 September 2026 using PCC‐based controlled vocabulary and free‐text terms. Primary quantitative, qualitative and mixed‐methods studies (1 January 2015–15 September 2026) that meet the inclusion criteria were eligible. Two reviewers independently screened and extracted data using a standardized form, resolving disagreements by discussion. Charted data covered design, setting, sample and ED‐nurse denominator, outcome construct and instrument, scoring, nurse‐specific results and associations. Synthesis was descriptive and grouped by construct; meta‐analysis was not planned given heterogeneity in constructs, measures, thresholds and reporting. Results: The four sources yielded 1694 raw record instances; 15 Saudi ED‐nurse records were included. Seven quantitative reports measured burnout, while two qualitative studies described burnout‐related experiences. Other records examined fatigue, anxiety/depression, occupational stress, or secondary traumatic stress. Variation in measures, thresholds, sampling and reporting precluded meta‐analysis or a defensible pooled estimate. Conclusion: Evidence from selected Saudi emergency settings signals concerns across burnout and related outcomes, but limited geographic coverage and predominantly cross‐sectional designs preclude national prevalence or causal conclusions. Distinguishing burnout from adjacent constructs is essential. Implications for Nursing Practice: Nursing leaders should monitor constructs separately using validated tools and ED‐nurse‐specific denominators, and pair confidential support with organizational action on modifiable work conditions. Future multisite longitudinal and intervention studies should assess feasibility and outcomes before wider adoption.
SN - 2054-1058
ER -