Exploring the Role of Professional Burnout and Mental Health Strain in Nurses' Turnover Intentions: A Mediation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nurses' turnover intentions had a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. Burnout substantially contributes to turnover intentions and actual departure behavior, yet the underlying mechanisms remain underexplored.

Aim

To examine the mediating role of mental health strain in the relationship between professional burnout and nurses' turnover intentions.

Methods

This cross-sectional study employed a nonprobability, convenience sample of 234 registered nurses working at two tertiary hospitals in the Damietta Governorate, Egypt. Out of the 255 questionnaires distributed, 234 were returned, yielding a 91.8% response rate. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires, including the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (specifically work-related bu

SUBMITTER: Ibrahim IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12714161 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature