Staffing, nursing home, and market characteristics associated with caregiver turnover in Japan: a national cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Caregiver turnover rates are significantly influenced by staffing levels and market characteristics within nursing homes.
• The study indicates that higher staffing levels correlate with lower turnover, showing a crucial metric for workforce stability.
• Cross-sectional analysis across Japan provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between staffing and turnover.
• Improving staffing can enhance workforce retention, emphasizing the need for policy changes in nursing home management.