Burnout and Job Satisfaction among Healthcare Workers in Tertiary Hospitals

Abstract

Burnout among healthcare workers has become one of the most important issues confronting modern health systems, especially in tertiary hospitals where the load of patients is extremely high, the demands of the job in terms of emotions are great and the pressure comes from the organization. This study investigates the relationship between burnout and job satisfaction among healthcare professionals that are working in tertiary care settings. Using a Cross-sectional approach, the research examines and analyzes emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and individual reduced personal accomplishment as the main elements of burnout, and how these factors affect job satisfaction, motivation, and workforce retention. Findings from global and regional literature has indicated that excessive workload, lack of management support and lack of resources have a significant effect on burnout, which in turn lessens the quality of the care provided to a patient. Understanding this relationship is important to designing interventions that promote worker well-being and patient outcomes and strengthen hospital performance.