The Relationship between Nurse Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Patient Care Quality

Nurse burnout, job satisfaction, and patient care quality are intertwined aspects within the healthcare sector. This research explores the complex relationship among these variables Nurse burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal growth, has become a growing concern in healthcare. High levels of burnout often result in diminished job satisfaction among nurses. Job satisfaction, in turn, influences the quality of patient care provided. Research shows that nurse burnout negatively affects the quality of patient care, leading to increased medical errors and decreased patient satisfaction. Conversely, higher job satisfaction among nurses is associated with improved patient outcomes, including better adherence to clinical protocols, improved communication, and patients’ overall well-being Appropriate This study emphasizes the importance of addressing nurse burnout and promoting job satisfaction as a key component of excellence healthcare facilities. Keywords: Nurse burnout, job satisfaction, patient care quality, patient satisfaction, healthcare organizations.