Burnout in Health Care: Causes, Impact, and Solutions

Course overview

Burnout has become a hot topic in today's workplace; however, this phenomenon has been researched for several decades and presents as an ongoing challenge in our modern work world. Beyond the buzz, burnout carries significant consequences for individuals, teams, and organizations. This introductory course provides health care professionals across all settings with essential information about burnout to enhance work well-being and work-life satisfaction. It is pertinent that health care professionals understand how burnout develops, the root causes of burnout, and the personal and professional outcomes associated with burnout, including the impact on patient safety and satisfaction. This course provides you with basic information and awareness, and an introduction to multilevel solutions to address this problem.