Enhancing Respiratory Therapists' Well-Being: Battling Burnout in Respiratory Care.

Authors

Andrew G Miller
Katlyn L Burr
Jerin Juby
Carl R Hinkson, Providence Regional Medical Center, Everett, WashingtonFollow
Cheryl A Hoerr
Karsten J Roberts
Brian J Smith
Shawna L Strickland
Kyle J Rehder

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2023

Publication Title

Respiratory care

Keywords

washington; everett; prmc

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.

Clinical Institute

Mental Health

Department

Behavioral Health

Department

Pulmonary Medicine

Recommended Citation

Miller, Andrew G; Burr, Katlyn L; Juby, Jerin; Hinkson, Carl R; Hoerr, Cheryl A; Roberts, Karsten J; Smith, Brian J; Strickland, Shawna L; and Rehder, Kyle J, "Enhancing Respiratory Therapists' Well-Being: Battling Burnout in Respiratory Care." (2023). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 7215.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/7215