Job Burnout: A Multidisciplinary Perspective from Public Health, Medical Records, and Nursing Staff

Abstract

Job burnout is a pervasive issue in healthcare, affecting professionals across disciplines, including public health, medical records, and nursing staff. This systematic review explores the causes, consequences, and mitigation strategies for burnout in these groups, emphasizing their shared and unique challenges. High workloads, emotional labor, and limited recognition are common stressors, leading to reduced job performance, increased errors, and higher turnover rates. Public health professionals grapple with systemic pressures and resource constraints, medical records staff face data accuracy and compliance challenges, and nurses endure physical and emotional demands. Mitigation strategies include organizational support, mental health resources, automation, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. A multidisciplinary approach that incorporates lessons from each group’s experiences is critical to addressing burnout effectively. This review highlights the role of healthcare organizations and policymakers in creating supportive environments to enhance workforce resilience, ensuring sustainable healthcare delivery and improved patient outcomes.