Burnout and Well-Being Among Nurses in an Integrated Healthcare System.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Occupational Health Psychology
• Nursing Workforce Studies

Background:

• Integrated healthcare systems face challenges with employee well-being, burnout, and high turnover.
• These issues negatively affect workplace safety and the quality of patient care.
• Surveys are crucial tools for assessing well-being and informing interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess overall employee well-being within an integrated healthcare system.
• To understand perceptions of the work environment.
• To identify key drivers of burnout and inform targeted interventions.

Main Methods:

• Voluntary and confidential surveys were distributed to all eligible employees in 2022.
• A total of 6,913 nurses participated in the study.
• Statistical analyses, including regressions, identified demographic differences and top predictors of burnout.

Main Results:

• Significant demographic differences in burnout were observed across tenure, age, and manager status.
• Mental health, retention, and workload were identified as significant predictors of burnout.
• The model explained 40% of the variance in burnout (R2 adj = 0.40).

Conclusions:

• Nursing burnout is a critical factor influencing staff turnover and retention.
• Monitoring burnout based on age, tenure, manager status, and care setting is essential.
• Proactive strategies are vital for addressing nurse burnout and improving the healthcare work environment.