The effects of administrative burden on nurses are multifaceted:
- Increased Stress: Managing extensive paperwork along with patient care can be overwhelming. - Job Dissatisfaction: Nurses often enter the profession to provide care, not to handle paperwork, leading to dissatisfaction. - Burnout: The combination of high workload and emotional strain can result in burnout, characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion. - Reduced Patient Interaction: Time spent on administrative tasks is time taken away from direct patient interactions, affecting the quality of care.
