Research and Articles

We've all been talking about healthcare worker burnout, right? It's a huge issue, and it's not going away. But a new survey commissioned by VITAL WorkLife has revealed a serious problem that could be making things even worse: a massive disconnect between what healthcare leaders think is happening and what clinicians are actually experiencing. 

The survey found that while a whopping 95% of healthcare leaders believe they're addressing clinician burnout, a staggering 79% of clinicians feel like they're not getting the support they need. Let that sink in.

The time to act is now. Healthcare leaders must listen to their clinicians, re-evaluate their current strategies, and implement solutions that truly make a difference. The well-being of our clinicians and the health of our healthcare system depend on it.

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In 2024, as the lasting impact of the pandemic continues to affect human connections, healthcare leaders face the challenge of rebuilding and strengthening bonds within their teams. Recognizing the toll of stress, trauma and isolation on healthcare professionals, there is a collective effort to diminish stigma and remove barriers, providing a unique opportunity for leaders to foster resilience and well-being.

Download our comprehensive report on the state of mental health and well-being in the healthcare workforce.

2022 saw a continuation of impacts from COVID-19. However, a shift occurred at organizational and systemic levels where awareness of mental health challenges and a desire to "do something" for those in need gained importance.

Key Takeaways:

• Balancing the Budget. Organizations continue to struggle with how to support and budget for resources to promote mental and behavioral health.
• Tipping the Burnout Scale. Licensure concerns create barriers when seeking help for mental health and well-being support.
• Legislative and National Spotlights. New state and national laws, such as the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, aim to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout and mental and behavioral health conditions among health care professionals.

Download our report, 2022 Well-Being in Healthcare: Trends and Insights to find essential information on the state of mental health and well-being in the healthcare workforce.

Our white paper discusses the efficacy of peer coaching for improving clinician well being and highlights our pre- and post-coaching data from clinicians who used our peer coaching resource. Click here to download the paper.

Download our article to discover the immense positive impact of a Physician Intervention to helping you retain your valued physician. The article highlights our survey results from both the referring organization and physicians themselves. Click here to download.

The results of the fifth healthcare survey by VITALWorkLife and Cejka Search are particularly timely, as physician and advanced practitioner well being has become broadly recognized as one of the top priorities for health system performance. This research is presented as a full report of survey results, or you can view the webinar and download the infographic.

• Click to download the report to learn what we discovered —and what you can do to support your physicians and advanced practitioners.

• Click to download the Executive Summary of the 2015 Physician Stress & Burnout Survey
• Click to download a copy of the 2015 Physician Stress & Burnout Survey Report