Association between nursing work environment, burnout, and turnover intention: A cross-sectional study in Greece
Ioannis Moisoglou1, Aglaia Katsiroumpa2, Evangelos C Fradelos1
1Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece.
AIMS Public Health
|January 15, 2026
Summary
A poor nursing work environment significantly increases nurse burnout and turnover intentions. Improving staffing and resources is crucial for retaining nurses and enhancing job satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Occupational Health
Background:
- The nursing work environment is a critical determinant of nurse burnout and turnover.
- Factors within the work environment significantly influence nurses' decisions to leave their positions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of the nursing work environment on job burnout.
- To examine the relationship between the nursing work environment and turnover intentions among nurses.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in Greece in October 2024.
- Utilized the Practice Environment Scale-5, a single item burnout measure, and a single item turnover intention measure.
- Employed multivariable regression models to analyze data, adjusting for demographic and job variables.
Main Results:
- Over half of nurses (56.7%) reported high turnover intention.
- High levels of burnout were observed (mean score 7.78).
- Lower staffing and resource adequacy were significantly associated with increased job burnout and turnover intention.
Conclusions:
- A diminished nursing work environment is linked to higher job burnout and turnover intentions.
- Enhancing the nursing work environment is essential for mitigating burnout and turnover.
- Improving staffing and resource adequacy can positively impact nurse retention and well-being.
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