Application of the Model of Leadership Influence for Health Professional Wellbeing during COVID-19

Nurse burnout is well documented as a top patient safety concern. Workplace stress and burnout results in high turnover rates and costs, as well as lessened productivity. Perspectives are shifting from the expectation that it is the responsibility of the individual nurse to solve burnout to an organizational obligation. Although models support the relationship of burnout to patient outcomes and communication, there is little available in terms of a theoretical framework to guide leaders in developing a comprehensive and effective approach to promoting wellbeing and reducing burnout.

Source: Nursing Outlook - February 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Kimberly Ferren Carter, Richard J. Bogue Source Type: research