Archives of Hellenic Medicine

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04-Jul-2026

Arch Hellen Med, 43(5), September-October 2026, 591-596

REVIEW

The investigation of the phenomenon of quiet quitting among health professionals

I. Stavropoulou,¹ A. Merkouris,¹ A. Stavropoulou,³ E. Rizou,¹ N. Rikos,⁴ M. Rovithis¹
¹Department of Business Administration and Tourism, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Heraklion, Crete,
²Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus,
³Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens,
⁴Department of Nursing, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

One of the most controversial emerging trends in the workforce in recent years is the phenomenon of quiet quitting. In the healthcare sector, the COVID-19 pandemic has been followed by a notable increase in quiet quitting. Among healthcare professionals, nurses are increasingly adopting quiet quitting as a coping strategy for managing their duties. The primary determinants of quiet quitting among healthcare professionals seem to be decreased work motivation and reduced job satisfaction. By limiting their effort and creativity, healthcare professionals may hinder their own professional development, which is essential for the development of the organization. Quiet quitting is also associated with patient care, since reduced staff performance may result in an inability to fulfil patients' needs and deliver adequate care. Therefore, further investigation into this phenomenon and the implementation of appropriate organizational interventions are required for creating a fair, supportive and motivating work environment.

Key words: Healthcare professionals, Job satisfaction, Performance incentives, Quiet quitting.