Investigation of the relationship between resilience and burnout and bullying in nurses working under private fixed-term contract in the national health care system in Greece

ABSTRACT Introduction: Resilience, burnout, and workplace bullying significantly impact the professional well-being and care quality provided by healthcare professionals. Nurses on fixed-term contracts in the Greek National Health System (NHS) are facing unique challenges, including increased job stress due to precarious working conditions. Aim: This study aims to investigate the relationship between resilience, burnout, and workplace bullying among nurses on fixed-term contracts in the Greek National Health System. Material and Methods: The study included 120 nurses, of which 109 are women (90.8%), 10 are men (8.3%), serving in the National Health System in Greece. Data were collected using validated questionnaires measuring resilience, burnout, and workplace bullying. The Analysis included Pearson correlations and regression analysis. Results: Resilience was not significantly correlated with burnout (p=0.700) or workplace bullying (p=0.412). Conversely, workplace bullying was positively and significantly correlated with burnout (r=0.245, p=0.007). Regression analysis indicated that workplace bullying is a significant predictor of burnout (p=0.007). Conclusions: Workplace bullying emerges as a central factor contributing to burnout among nurses on fixed-term contracts serving in the National Health System in Greece. The findings highlight the need for psychological support strategies, strengthening resilience, and interventions to mitigate workplace bullying. Keywords: Resilience, Burnout, Contract Nurses, Workplace Bullying

Keywords: Resilience, Burnout, Contract Nurses, Workplace Bullying