Burnout and Satisfaction With Work-Life Integration Among Nurses.

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Nursing Studies
• Sociology of Work

Background:

• Burnout and work-life integration (WLI) are critical issues in the nursing profession.
• Understanding factors influencing these outcomes is essential for improving nurse well-being and retention.
• Comparisons with other occupational groups can provide valuable context.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify characteristics associated with burnout and WLI satisfaction among nurses.
• To compare the experiences of nurses regarding burnout and WLI with those of other American workers.

Main Methods:

• Utilized data from 8,638 nurses and 5,198 workers across various fields.
• Conducted multivariable analyses to determine predictors of burnout and WLI satisfaction.
• Performed pooled analyses to compare nurses with the general worker population.

Main Results:

• Demographics, work hours, and academic degree were independent predictors of burnout in nurses.
• Work hours were independently associated with satisfaction with WLI.
• Nurses showed similar burnout symptom rates but lower WLI satisfaction compared to other workers.

Conclusions:

• Work hours and professional development are linked to burnout risk in nurses.
• While nurses' burnout risk is comparable to other workers, they face greater challenges with WLI.
• Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to improve work-life integration for nurses.