Enhancing Respiratory Therapists' Well-Being: Battling Burnout in Respiratory Care
Andrew G Miller, Katlyn Burr, Jerin Juby, Carl R Hinkson, Cheryl A Hoerr, Karsten J Roberts, Brian J. Smith, Shawna L Strickland, Kyle J. Rehder
Abstract
Burnout is a major problem in health care and is associated with adverse sequelae for patients, health care workers, and organizations. Burnout among respiratory therapists (RTs) is as high as 79% and is associated with poor or ineffective leadership, inadequate staffing, high work load, non-leadership position, and work environment. An understanding of burnout is necessary for both staff and leadership to ensure RT well-being. This narrative review will discuss the psychology of burnout, prevalence, drivers, mitigation strategies, and future directions for research.
Topics & Concepts
BurnoutMedicineStaffingNursingRespiratory careNarrative reviewHealth careRespiratory therapistEmotional exhaustionWork (physics)Intensive care medicineClinical psychologyEconomic growthMechanical engineeringEconomicsEngineeringHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutStress and Burnout ResearchHealth, psychology, and well-being