Burnout Syndrome among Family Caregivers of Hemodialysis Patients in Luxor International Hospital

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Abstract Background Chronic illness caregivers experience sadness, anxiety, drug usage, physical deterioration, and poor quality of life. Burnout from lack of support affects family, professional, and social life. Hemodialysis stresses caregivers, who stop work for long-term care. Burnout is caused by long hours, interpersonal challenges, and unpredictability. Chronic stress may impact quality of life with physical and mental symptoms. Aim To assess burnout in hemodialysis family caregivers, factors contributing, including sociodemographics, job aspects, and burnout's impact on their quality of life. Methods This cross-sectional study at Luxor International Hospital, starting January 2023, includes 100 participants, caregivers, and healthy individuals linked to regular hemodialysis patients. Participants will complete a questionnaire covering sociodemographic information and four validated measures assessing burnout, stress, mental health, and quality of life. Interviews with family caregivers will collect further data and include these questionnaires (CBI, PSS- 10,GHQ-28,WHOQOL Bref). Results The average age of research participants is 42.39. Based on CBI ratings, 78% have little personal burnout. Age affects burnout and mental health. Personal burnout is gendered. Burnout and mental anguish are linked to work hours. Marital status affects psychology. Education affects burnout and life quality. Parenthood influences mental health. Smoking connects with subjective stress but not others. Conclusion The study reveals significant burnout, perceived stress, and psychological distress among hemodialysis caregivers. Despite low burnout in most, substantial psychological distress is evident, affecting their quality of life. Factors like age, gender, marital status, education, children, and smoking influence caregiver experiences.