Reducing Healthcare Staff Burnout through Staffing Expansion and Shift Optimization in UAE Hospitals

Healthcare professional burnout has become a burning problem in most countries around the world, and this problem is significantly high in the fast-growing healthcare segment of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal accomplishment are the elements of burnout that adversely influence staff well-being and patient outcomes. This study examines whether staffing increases and shift optimization are effective strategic measures that can eliminate burnout in the UAE hospitals. Since the study is based on a secondary data analysis, the research emphasizes that work overload, unpredictable shifts, and lack of adequate staffing are the key factors of burnout. It also looks into the stress reduction policies towards the particular staffing, flexible scheduling, and tech-driven solutions, including AI-assisted rota plans. The research relies on JD-R Model and the Burnout Theory by Maslach, which will be used to find the theoretical support of the intended interventions. The results support the concept of a comprehensive, evidence-based reform carrying on human resources and opera-tion planning. Although institutional barriers continue to exist, the study provides advice on how hospital administrators and policy makers can develop a more sustainable and resilient workforce in the healthcare sector and the UAE in particular.