Characterization of Nonphysician Health Care Workers’ Burnout and Subsequent Changes in Work Effort

Key Points Question Are burnout and professional satisfaction associated with changes in work effort among nonphysician health care workers (HCWs)? Findings In this cohort study of 26 280 nonphysician HCWs using administrative and payroll records, levels of burnout and satisfaction were associated with changes in work effort over the ensuing 24 months. Meaning These findings suggest that, given the critical importance of appropriate staffing and costs associated with hiring and training HCWs, efforts to mitigate burnout and increase professional satisfaction among HCWs should be part of workforce retention and cost reduction strategies.