Burnout syndrome among physicians working in primary health care centers in Kuwait

Abdulghafour, Yasmin A.; Bo-hamra, Anwar M.; Al-Randi, Moneera S.; Kamel, Mohamed I.; El-Shazly, Medhat K.

doi:10.1016/j.ajme.2011.08.004

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“…(34). In contrast, Abdulghafour et al revealed that physicians in primary health-care centres in Kuwait had a relatively low mean percentage scores for emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, but they had high mean scores for personal accomplishment (8).…”

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Burnout among physicians and nursing staff working in the emergency hospital of Tanta university, Egypt

Abdo¹,

El-Sallamy²,

Elsherbiny³

et al. 2015

East Mediterr Health J

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Little is known about professional burnout among health-care workers in Egypt. The current study aimed to reveal the extent of burnout among physicians and nursing staff working in the emergency hospital of Tanta University and to identify some of its determinants. A cross-sectional study was carried out on all physicians (n = 266) and a systematic random sample of nurses (n = 284). Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and its subscales. Most of the participants (66.0%)had a moderate level of burnout and 24.9% of them had high burnout. Multivariate analysis of variables affecting burnout showed that age, sex, frequency of exposure to work-related violence, years of experience, work burden, supervision and work activities were significant predictors of burnout among the respondents. The authors recommend health education interventions during pre-employment training programmes for prevention of burnout syndrome and periodic screening for early detection and management of burnout. Une analyse multivariée des variables ayant un impact sur l'épuisement professionnel a démontré que l'âge, le sexe, la fréquence des expositions à la violence liée au travail, les années d'expérience, la charge de travail, la supervision et les activités professionnelles étaient des facteurs prédictifs importants de l'épuisement professionnel chez les répondants. Les auteurs recommandent des interventions en matière d'éducation sanitaire au cours de programmes de formation avant l'entrée dans la vie active pour prévenir le syndrome d'épuisement professionnel, puis un dépistage systématique visant la détection précoce et la prise en charge de ce syndrome. ‫مرص‬ ‫طنطا،‬ ‫بجامعة‬‫املتوسط‬ ‫لرشق‬ ‫الصحية‬ ‫املجلة‬ ‫العرشون‬ ‫و‬ ‫احلادي‬ ‫املجلد‬ ‫عرش‬ ‫الثاين‬ ‫العدد‬ 907

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“…Another study revealed that burnout can affect up to 45% of medical and nursing staff (7). The impact of burnout not only affects the suffering physicians but extends to their patients if the quality of medical care delivered is undermined (8).…”

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Burnout among physicians and nursing staff working in the emergency hospital of Tanta university, Egypt

Abdo¹,

El-Sallamy²,

Elsherbiny³

et al. 2015

East Mediterr Health J

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“…Unfortunately, in Kuwait, a family physician may be able to offer Fatima brief counseling and perhaps prescribe an antidepressant, but he is not trained to provide the basic behavioral interventions that would help her (Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization, 2008). Furthermore, almost half of physicians working at primary care centers in some governorates are not board-certified family physicians, which means they lack even the most basic communication and clinical skills necessary for handling mental health issues (Abdulghafour et al, 2011). To Fatima, there is no other choice but to suffer in silence.…”

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“Integrating Kuwait’s Mental Health System to end stigma: a call to action”

Almazeedi¹,

Alsuwaidan

2014

Journal of Mental Health

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“…Abdulghafour showed a significant correlation between the different dimensions of job burnout and level of income and the distance between residence and the workplace. 23 Similarly, Masoudi et al showed that the most important job burnout-inducing factors include the mismatch between salary and the work done, the low probability of progress, being accountable to a large number of clients during the day, and the excessive expectations of clients and their families. 24 Mahmoodi et al also showed a significant correlation of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization with the physical conditions of the work environment as well as specialized facilities of the work environment.…”

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Job Burnout Among Family Physicians in Rural Areas of Isfahan Province

2018

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Background:In providing optimum medical and health services, great pressure is put on the physical and mental health of family physicians. Job burnout is damaging to the health of family physicians and medical treatment personnel. It leads to reduced job productivity, increased absenteeism, increased healthcare costs, elevated turnover rates, a reduced level of service provided to patients, and ultimately, patient dissatisfaction. Objective: The current research investigated job burnout among family physicians in rural areas of Isfahan province during the years 2017-2018. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Isfahan province during the years 2017-2018. The research population included all family physicians working in Isfahan province, and 155 of whom met the inclusion criteria and participated in this research. Questionnaires were used as the data collection tool. Data was analyzed using SPSS software, and the analytical variables were analyzed using the independent t test and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: A total of 45 men (29%) and 110 women (71%) comprised the research population. Participants' mean age and mean duration of work experience were 35.3±8.1 and 7.5 years, respectively. The scores for overall job burnout, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of personal accomplishment dimensions were low among the family physicians in Isfahan. The results showed no significant difference between male and female, single and married participants in any of the dimensions. The results also revealed a direct relationship between years of work experience and the overall job burnout and lack of personal accomplishment scores. Conclusion: According to the findings of the present research and considering the stressful nature of a family physician's job, healthcare authorities need to pay special attention to job burnout and implement measures to prevent it or at least reduce its subsequent adverse effects.

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Burnout syndrome among physicians working in primary health care centers in Kuwait

Cited by 30 publications

References 18 publications

Burnout among physicians and nursing staff working in the emergency hospital of Tanta university, Egypt

Burnout among physicians and nursing staff working in the emergency hospital of Tanta university, Egypt

“Integrating Kuwait’s Mental Health System to end stigma: a call to action”

Job Burnout Among Family Physicians in Rural Areas of Isfahan Province

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