Staff burnout in healthcare is growing. Can AI help ease the burden?

Summary

After a prolonged battle with the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers now face the next crisis that has been brewing even longer: staff shortages and an increasingly exhausted workforce. In early 2022, almost one in two (47%) healthcare professionals reported feeling burned out, up from 42% last year. Many consider leaving the field, adding to the worries of employers who see growing demand for care without enough hands at the bedside to cater for their patients. Can AI be part of the solution by helping healthcare professionals reclaim the joy in their work? An article by Philips.