Here are six additional things to know about PA burnout:
1. When asked to rank their burnout on a scale of one to five, 39% rated it at a three, while 22% rated it at a four and 16% rated it at a five.
2. A plurality of PAs (39%) have felt burnt out for one to two years.
3. The majority of PAs (52%) feel more burnt out now than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. The top cause of PA burnout is too many bureaucratic tasks, including charting and paperwork.
5. The majority of PAs (72%) believe that burnout has negatively impacted their personal relationships.
6. The top coping mechanisms PAs use to deal with burnout include sleep, exercise and self isolation.
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