A Cross-sectional Examination of Burnout in Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in Hawaii.

Azama, Katie A; Lim, Eunjung · J Occup Environ Med · 2026

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess burnout and work-life factors among physicians and nurse practitioners (NPs) in a large medical group. The Maslach Burnout Inventory and Areas of Worklife Survey were distributed to physicians and NPs in a large medical group in Hawaii between January and March 2024. Among 604 participants, physicians reported higher emotional exhaustion and depersonalization than NPs. Gender-diverse and underrepresented racial groups reported lower work-life alignment and higher burnout. Correlational studies resulted in moderate associations between emotional exhaustion and workload alignment, and between depersonalization and values. Burnout in physicians and NPs varies by role, gender, race, and years of practice. Tailored interventions addressing areas of work-life factors alignment are needed to improve clinician burnout and well-being.

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