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A Cross-sectional Examination of Burnout in Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in Hawaii

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess burnout and work-life factors among physicians and nurse practitioners (NPs) in a large medical group. METHODS: The Maslach Burnout Inventory and Areas of Worklife Survey were distributed to physicians and NPs in a large medical group in Hawaii between January and March 2024. RESULTS: Among 604 participants, physicians reported higher emotional exhaustion and depersonalization than NPs. Gender-diverse and underrepresented racial groups reported lower work-life alignment and higher burnout. Correlational studies resulted in moderate associations between emotional exhaustion and workload alignment, and between depersonalization and values. CONCLUSIONS: Burnout in physicians and NPs varies by role, gender, race, and years of practice. Tailored interventions addressing areas of work-life factors alignment are needed to improve clinician burnout and well-being.

Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000003607

Authors: Katie A. Azama, Eunjung Lim

Institutions: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Queen's Medical Center, Queen's Medical Centre

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities