Physician Leadership Journal
Patient Burnout and Healthcare Delivery
Patients with chronic healthcare needs are susceptible to prolonged stress, which can lead to burnout and negative health outcomes.
July/August 2024 Vol. 11, No. 4 pp. 36–37 DOI: 10.55834/plj.6157359333
Abstract
Burnout is a psychological syndrome triggered by relentless stress caused by any aspect of one’s social, behavioral, and physical health. Patients with chronic healthcare needs are susceptible to prolonged stress, which can lead to burnout and negative health outcomes. Risk factors of patient burnout include ineffective interventions, overuse of low-value care, and mitigation of patient autonomy.
