AJPH Video Abstract: Determinants of Staff Intent to Leave Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Jonathan M. DePierro, Ph.D., explores findings from the 2022 study on why healthcare workers consider leaving their professions, conducted across the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. The study, which surveyed over 1,000 non-physician healthcare staff, including a significant number of nurses, revealed that 37% are contemplating leaving healthcare entirely. Key factors influencing this decision include high burnout, poor subjective well-being, and negative perceptions of workplace culture. As health care faces ongoing staffing crises, interventions tailored to these factors could greatly enhance workforce retention and stability. Read the full article here: https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307574