Recovery processes can alleviate the effects of presenteeism and emotional exhaustion

Commentary on: Gillet N, Huyghebaert-Zouaghi T, Reveillere C, et al . The effects of job demands on nurses’ burnout and presenteeism through sleep quality and relaxation. J Clin Nurs 2020;29(3–4):583–592. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15116. Epub 2019 Dec 9. The role of work stress (high demand coupled with low control) in burn-out and health impairment is well known from the scientific evidence, including in nursing.1 As part of this, excessive workload is known to contribute to absenteeism, presenteeism (going to work while ill), increased risk of …