Preventing Inpatient NP Burnout: The Power of Adequate Staffing and Leadership.
J Pediatr Health Care
; 38(4): 497-504, 2024.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-38703177
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Nurse practitioner (NP) burnout related to high patient-to-NP ratios needs to be addressed.OBJECTIVES:
To survey inpatient pediatric NPs, assess burnout and characterize associated workload and support.DESIGN:
Online cross-sectional survey conducted in three phases from March 2022 to August 2023. SUBJECTS ANDSETTING:
Inpatient specialty NPs from 32 hospitals.RESULTS:
Fisher's exact test and logistic regression were implemented. A patient-to-provider (NP or resident) ratio of more than 51 was associated with NP burnout (OR = 3.5, 95% CI 1.0, 12.0 and OR = 4.1, 95% CI 1.1, 16.2, respectively, p < .05). Among NPs without burnout, 100% had organizational NP leadership (p = .012).INTERPRETATION:
Though limited by a small convenience sample, a patient-to-provider ratio over 51 was associated with NP burnout, and NP leadership was protective. Further research of cost analysis, retention, and patient quality and safety measures are needed.CONCLUSION:
Lower patient-to-NP ratios and NP leadership play a pivotal role in preventing burnout.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Burnout, Professional
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Leadership
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Pediatr Health Care
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
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PEDIATRIA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article