TABLE 2.
NHS retention efforts, professional development, and wellbeing metrics
| Variable | Yes | No | Prefer not to say | Response rate a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| NHS retention effort | ||||
| Exit interviews | 6 (3.9) | 149(96.1) | NA | 155 (73.8) |
| Intention to return to NHS | 82(52.9) | 63 (40.7) | 10 (6.4) | 155 (73.8) |
| Regret about leaving NHS | 6 (3.9) | 147(94.8) | 2 (1.3) | 155 (73.8) |
| Professional development | ||||
| Mentorship | 115 (65) | 62 (35) | NA | 177 (84.3) |
| Expectations met | 53(30.3) | 117(66.9) | 5(2.8) | 175 (83.3) |
| Wellbeing metrics | ||||
| Burnout | 113(53.8) | 97 (46.2) | NA | 210 (100) |
| Burnout resolution | 74 (89.2) | 9 (10.8) | NA | 83/113(73.5) |
| Mental health diagnosis | 9 (10.5) | 72 (83.7) | 5 (5.8) | 86/113(76.1) |
a
Percentages among respondents to each question (n = 210, unless stated).