Factors associated with work-related burnout in NHS staff during COVID-19: a cross-sectional mixed methods study

ObjectivesTo measure work-related burnout in all groups of health service staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify factors associated with work-related burnout.DesignCross-sectional staff survey.SettingAll staff grades and types across primary and secondary care in a single National Health Service organisation.Participants257 staff members completed the survey, 251 had a work-related burnout score and 239 records were used in the regression analysis.Primary and secondary outcome measures(1) Work-related burnout as measured by the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory; (2) factors associated with work-related burnout identified through a multiple linear regression model; and (3) factors associated with work-related burnout identified through thematic analysis of free text responses.ResultsAfter adjusting for other covariates (including age, sex, job, being able to take breaks and COVID-19 knowledge), we observed meaningful changes in work-related burnout associated with having different COVID-19 roles (p=0.03), differences in the ability to rest and recover during breaks (p