Prevalence and predictors of burnout among Indian healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional analytical study

Burnout among healthcare workers is an escalating occupational health concern that adversely affects both provider well-being and patient care outcomes. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the prevalence and predictors of burnout among healthcare professionals using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Of 400 recruited participants, 350 completed the assessment, with nurses demonstrating higher levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization compared to other professionals. Organizational factors such as flexible scheduling and access to mental health resources were associated with reduced burnout, while heavy workload and inadequate staffing contributed significantly. Thus, we show the need for targeted organizational interventions to mitigate burnout and improve healthcare workforce sustainability.