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Burnout and health care utilization.
1University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA.
Journal of Health and Human Services Administration
|February 2, 1996
Summary
Employee burnout is linked to higher healthcare costs. This study found significant differences in healthcare expenses based on burnout levels among 238 employed adults, highlighting a connection between workplace stress and medical spending.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Health Services Research
- Psychology
Background:
- Employee burnout is a growing concern in the modern workforce.
- Understanding the impact of burnout on health care utilization is crucial for employers and insurers.
- Previous research has explored the consequences of burnout, but its direct financial impact on healthcare utilization requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between burnout and health care utilization in employed adults.
- To determine if burnout levels correlate with increased health care costs and service access.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 238 employed adults participated in the study.
- Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory.
- Health care utilization was measured through insurance records, including costs and service access frequency over one year.
- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed, utilizing Golembiewski and Munzenrider's burnout phase classification.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in health care costs were identified among employees based on their burnout phase.
- The study indicates a quantifiable financial impact of burnout on healthcare utilization.
Conclusions:
- Burnout is associated with increased health care costs for employed individuals.
- These findings underscore the importance of addressing employee burnout to mitigate healthcare expenditures.