The aim of this study is to examine the direct effects of burnout components on nurses' intention to leave the profession. The influence of work shift on burnout and turnover intention was also investigated.
This empirical study involved 229 nurses working in Greek hospitals. The collected data were analysed by applying structural equation modelling (SEM). ANOVA analysis was also conducted to gain a better understanding of the significant differences of work shifts on burnout and turnover intention.
The findings suggest that higher levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization play a significant role in nurses' intentions to leave the profession. It was also found that nurses working predominantly night and afternoon shifts reported higher levels of emotional exhaustion, lower levels of satisfaction with personal accomplishments, and greater alienation from their colleagues and patients than those working rotating or day shifts.
While burnout is recognized as a significant factor in nurses' turnover intention, only a limited number of studies have examined the relationship between burnout and the more nuanced concept of intention to leave nursing. This study also contributes to the understanding of the effect of shifts on employee burnout and turnover intention.
