Burnout refers to the reaction of the human body to excessive stress at the place of work (Ribeiro et al., 2014, p. 22). Burnout has negative consequences and affects the mental and physical health of the workers. The condition of burnout is often reported among nursing professionals as they operate in contexts of overburden, dynamic work, and intense interpersonal relationships. The psychiatric symptoms of nursing burnout include emotional exhaustion, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, reduced personal accomplishment, depersonalization, memory problems (including lack of organization and precision) and personality changes (aggression, cynicism, and disinterest) (Nogueira, Sousa, Guedes, Santos, Turrini, & Cruz, 2018, p. 337). Substance abuse,
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The first assumption is that there is no historically correct (value-neutral) knowledge, and thus all the prevailing social and political circumstances can be changed consistent with the human desire (Kagan, Smith, Cowling III, & Chinn, 2010, p. 71). Second, research is a political activity. Therefore, for change to be effected, those spearheading it should have the power to influence social and political structures within the related organizations, sectors, and government. Another assumption is that power relations inform the process of knowledge development. Those with power, be it intellectual, professional, or political power have the ability to contribute to the process of knowledge development (Kagan et al., 2010, p. 71). Another assumption is that social oppressions are not natural or fixed, but do change over time. Finally, language is a powerful message and is constructed to carry power …show more content…
First is the failure to engage in genuine political or ethical argument. The theory oversimplifies the process of change, making it appear as an easy task. The developers - Chin and Kramer (2008) – fail to recognize that the prevailing factors are deeply rooted in organizational social structure, such that it can be easy to change anything without affecting other factors. The theory also fails to recognize the concept of power relations, while forgetting that most decisions are made by the executives (Chinn & Kramer, 2015, p. 40). In addition, by integrating the theory to other patterns of knowledge development, it makes it unnecessarily complex, especially for young
The first assumption is that there is no historically correct (value-neutral) knowledge, and thus all the prevailing social and political circumstances can be changed consistent with the human desire (Kagan, Smith, Cowling III, & Chinn, 2010, p. 71). Second, research is a political activity. Therefore, for change to be effected, those spearheading it should have the power to influence social and political structures within the related organizations, sectors, and government. Another assumption is that power relations inform the process of knowledge development. Those with power, be it intellectual, professional, or political power have the ability to contribute to the process of knowledge development (Kagan et al., 2010, p. 71). Another assumption is that social oppressions are not natural or fixed, but do change over time. Finally, language is a powerful message and is constructed to carry power …show more content…
First is the failure to engage in genuine political or ethical argument. The theory oversimplifies the process of change, making it appear as an easy task. The developers - Chin and Kramer (2008) – fail to recognize that the prevailing factors are deeply rooted in organizational social structure, such that it can be easy to change anything without affecting other factors. The theory also fails to recognize the concept of power relations, while forgetting that most decisions are made by the executives (Chinn & Kramer, 2015, p. 40). In addition, by integrating the theory to other patterns of knowledge development, it makes it unnecessarily complex, especially for young