Burnout in Indian Psychiatrists

Abstract

Background: Individuals associated with service providing and decision-taking are prone for stress leading to burnout. Aim: The aim of this study is to find out the details of burnout among Psychiatrists in India. Materials and Methods: Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) with structured biodata sheet was sent to the representative sample of psychiatrists by e-mail. Basic statistical analysis was done to find out prevalence, analyze response pattern, and differences between those with and without burnout. Results: The number of psychiatrists that responded to survey was 110–81 (74%) male and 29 (26%) female. The number of burnout cases in one or other spheres was 51 in 35 psychiatrists accounting for the prevalence of 46%. 32% of psychiatrists have burnout. Four psychiatrists have burnout in all three dimensions, nine in two dimensions, and 22 in one dimension. Personal burnout topped in the three dimensions (63%) followed by work burnout (24%). Patient burnout was least at 14%. Conclusions: Burnout, though not very high, is to be taken seriously by Indian psychiatrists and protective and preventive measures are in order.

Barriers to Impact Factor Growth in Two Major Psychiatry Journals in India

“…7,8 Similarly, an IJPM publication in 2018, examining the prevalence of burnout in Indian psychiatrists, could have cited an earlier IJPM publication which identified compassion fatigue and burnout in Indian clinicians, of whom psychiatrists are a subset. 9,10 The omission of citation of 65%-85% of citation-worthy articles in the IJP and the IJPM is of further concern because the impact factors of journals grow only when articles published in the journals are cited. Effectively, what seems to be happening is that authors publish in Indian journals but cite articles from other journals, leading to the question of whether Indian researchers truly read or respect Indian research.…”

“…7, 8 Similarly, an IJPM publication in 2018, examining the prevalence of burnout in Indian psychiatrists, could have cited an earlier IJPM publication which identified compassion fatigue and burnout in Indian clinicians, of whom psychiatrists are a subset. 9, 10…”

Psychiatrists\' Perception of Continuing Medical Education

“…It was less than reported in another survey of Indian psychiatrists. 6 The lower rate might be due to a reluctance to express negatively on an almost established procedure.…”

Mental Health of Medical Practitioner

“…The reasons are limited resources, changing culture, high work demand, and dealing with violent and suicidal patients. 25 Burnout can be seen more among psychiatrists having hospital-based practice and general hospitals than outpatient clinics.…”