A novel zeolite-like metal–organic framework (ZMOF) with sodalite topology, [Zn(HL)]·DMA (IFMC-1, L = 4,5-di(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-2H-1,2,3-triazole and IFMC = Institute of Functional Material Chemistry), was solvothermally synthesized based on an N-rich aromatic ligand without a NH2 group. It exhibits high CO2 uptake and selective CO2/N2 adsorption capacity. For the first time, we investigated the influence of a large number of uncoordinated nitrogen atoms from aromatic rings for CO2 adsorption in ZMOFs. This result reveals that the high percentage of open N-donor sites leads to the high uptake capacity for CO2, even in the absence of any NH2 groups and open metal sites. In addition, it also exhibits efficient drug delivery capacity.
Aims and objectives: To investigate the prevalence and extent of burnout on nurses and its association with personal resilience.Background: With the worldwide shortage of nurses, nurse burnout is considered one of the main contributing factors and has been the focus of studies in recent years. Given the well‐documented high level of burnout among nurses, resilience is expected to be a significant predictor of nurse burnout. The association between burnout and resilience has not previously been investigated extensively.Design: A cross‐sectional survey design was selected.Methods: A total of 1,061 nurses from six separate three‐level hospitals in Hunan Province, China, returned self‐reported questionnaires from March–June 2015. Data were collected using a socio‐demographic sheet, Maslach Burnout Inventory‐General Survey and the Connor‐Davidson Resilience Scale.Results: Nurses experienced severe burnout symptoms and showed a moderate level of resilience. Three metrics of burnout had significantly negative correlations with the total score and following variables of resilience. Linear regression analysis showed resilience, especially strength, demographic characteristics (exercise, alcohol use and marital status) and job characteristics (income per month, ratio of patients to nurses, shift work and professional rank) were the main predictors of the three metrics of burnout.Conclusion: The findings of this study may help nurse managers and hospital administrators to have a better understanding of nurse burnout and resilience. The significantly negative relationship between burnout symptoms and resilience has been demonstrated, and this informs the role of resilience in influencing burnout.Relevance to clinical practice: Adaptable and effective interventions for improving resilience are needed to relieve nurses’ burnout and reduce workplace stress. Moreover, nurse managers and hospital administrators should establish an effective management system to cultivate a healthy workplace and adopt positive attitudes and harmonious relationships.
15 December 2011 in Angewandte Chemie International Edition