Emotional exhaustion and burnout among medical professors; a nationwide survey

Tijdink, Joeri K.; Vergouwen, A. C. M.; Smulders, Yvo M.

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“…For consultant respondents, a significant proportion also held posts of responsibility in addition to their appointment, the most common of which was From the validated MBI questionnaire, 287 (52%) respondents had high levels of EE and DP. The mean (range) EE score was 28.4 (20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36), representing high levels of EE, with 28.6% respondents registering high EE scores. The mean (range) DP score was 10.8 (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12), representing moderate levels of DP, with 26.9% respondents registering high DP scores.…”

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Rates of self‐reported ‘burnout’ and causative factors amongst urologists in Ireland and the UK: a comparative cross‐sectional study

O’Kelly

Manecksha

Quinlan³

et al. 2015

BJU International

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ObjectivesTo determine the incidence of 'burnout' among UK and Irish urological consultants and non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs). The second objective was to identify possible causative factors and to investigate the impact of various vocational stressors that urologists face in their day-to-day work and to establish whether these correlate with burnout. The third objective was to develop a new questionnaire to complement the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), more specific to urologists as distinct from other surgical/medical specialties, and to use this in addition to the MBI to determine if there is a requirement to develop effective preventative measures for stress in the work place, and develop targeted remedial measures when individuals are affected by burnout. Subjects and methodsA joint collaboration was carried out between the Irish Society of Urology (ISU) and the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS). Anonymous voluntary questionnaires were sent to all current registered members of both governing bodies. The questionnaire comprised two parts: the first part encompassed sociodemographic data collection and identifying potential risk factors for burnout, and the second used the MBI to objectively assess for workplace burnout. To evaluate differences in burnout, 2 9 2 contingency tables and Fischer's exact probability tests were used. ResultsIn all, 575 urologists responded to the online survey out of a total of 1380 invites, yielding a 42% response rate. All respondents were aged <75 years (median age 45 years), with men representing 87.5% of respondents. In all, 75% of respondents worked in England, followed by the Republic of Ireland (9%), Scotland (8%), Northern Ireland (4%), and Wales (3%). In all, 79% of respondents were consultants, with 13% representing training posts, and 40% of respondents held a professorship/clinical lead position. Respondents' countries of origin included England, Scotland, Ireland, India, Wales, Malaysia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Overall, the mean emotion exhaustion (EE) score was 23.5, representing a moderate level of EE. The mean depersonalisation (DP) score was 8.2, representing a moderate level of DP. The mean personal achievement (PA) score was 17.1, representing high levels of PA. In all, 86 respondents (15%) reported self-medication with non-prescription drugs or alcohol to combat signs and symptoms of burnout, while 46 (8%) sought professional help for symptoms of burnout. In all, 460 respondents (80%) felt that burnout should be evaluated amongst members of the ISU/BAUS, and 345 (60%) would avail of counselling if provided. ConclusionsThis is the first study to address the issue of burnout across two separate health systems in the UK and Ireland. This study has shown previously undescribed high levels of burnout characterised by EE and DP, with associated significant levels of self-medication amongst a malepredominant cohort. Burnout was attributed to non-surgical administrative/institutional factors, with most respondents reporting support for staf...

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Rates of self‐reported ‘burnout’ and causative factors amongst urologists in Ireland and the UK: a comparative cross‐sectional study

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Manecksha

Quinlan³

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BJU International

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“…Studies demonstrating the reduced burnout levels with aging show accordance with our study and are present in literature. 6,12,13 Studies that show no relation between aging and burnout levels also exist. [14][15][16] In this study shows no difference between age groups in terms of job satisfaction.…”

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“…6 Studies in concert with ours showing no relationship between marital status and burnout also exist. [13][14][15]22,28 This result can be based on the socio-cultural difference in the society.…”

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“…8 The inventory, consisting of 22 articles, evaluates burnout in three subscales, namely emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP) and sense of personal accomplishment (PA). In the scale, 9 items number 1, 2, 3,6,8,13,14,16,20 are used for the calculation of "emotional exhaustion" (EE), 5 items number 5, 10, 11, 15, 22 are for depersonalization (DP) and the remaining 8 items 4,7,9,12,17,18,19,21 are calculated the grades belonging to the subscales of "personal accomplishment" (PA). Frequency of emotions experienced in relation to all subscales were reported using Likert scaling method, numerating the increase of density of emotional experience as 0 being the least and 4 the most.…”

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“…In literature, some studies show relationship between burnout and years in profession. 6,12,13,27,32 Burnout is considered as a high risk factor in the early period of one's career. 11 This result can be explained through professional experience, and increasing authority on patient guidance and management.…”

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Factors Affecting Burnout and Job Satisfaction in Turkish Emergency Medicine Residents

Toker¹,

Ayrık²,

Bozkurt³

et al. 2015

Emerg Med Open J

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CitationToker I, Ayrık C, Bozkurt S, et al. ABSTRACTObjective: Despite the increasing concerns on burnout and job satisfaction in health-care professional, very few studies have examined resident physicians in Turkey. This study was aimed to determine the factors affecting burnout and job satisfaction among emergency medicine residents in Turkey. Method: An number of 410 emergency medicine residents including e-mail addresses registered to Emergency Medicine Associations received questionnaire forms previously prepared on an internet-based questionnaire site. Participants were asked to fill out Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS) and socio-demographic data form. Results: Decrease in depersonalization grades and increase in personal accomplishment grades with the advancing age were found. Residents who had an experience greater than 10 years in the profession showed lower depersonalization grades in comparison with the beginners. Residents who could not reach a consultant for patient evaluation presented higher emotional exhaustion grades. Also residents who felt appreciated in work place and work in concert with the staff had lower burnout grades and higher job satisfaction grades. An increase in the average number of patients seen per day was found out to boost emotional exhaustion grades. Also the visible increase in the time spent for social activities during the week reduced emotional exhaustion and depersonalization grades while increasing personal accomplishment grades. Residents who were exposed to daily violence had lower job satisfaction grades and higher emotional exhaustion and depersonalization grades than those experienced violence on a monthly basis. Increase of job satisfaction was accompanied by a decreased burnout level. Conclusion: Emergency medicine residents have high burnout levels. For diminished burnout level and enhancement of job satisfaction in emergency medicine, adjustments like social support, workload, workplace stress and prevention of violence would be useful.

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Job Strain, Burnout, and Suicidal Ideation in Tenured University Hospital Faculty Staff in France in 2021

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ImportanceThe ability to attract and retain university hospital faculty staff is in jeopardy because of the high levels of mental symptoms in this professional group.ObjectiveTo examine the prevalence and determinants of symptoms of severe burnout, job strain, and suicidal ideation in tenured associate and full professors in university hospitals.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis nationwide cross-sectional study offered online surveys to 5332 tenured university hospital faculty members in France from October 25, 2021, to December 20, 2021.ExposuresBurnout and job strain.Main Outcomes and MeasuresParticipants completed the 22-item Maslach Burnout Inventory and a 12-item job strain assessment tool, reported suicidal ideation, and used visual analog scales to evaluate unidimensional parameters. The primary outcome was presence of severe burnout symptoms. Factors associated with mental health symptoms were identified by multivariable logistic regression.ResultsCompleted questionnaires were returned by 2390 of 5332 faculty members (response rate, 45%; range, 43%-46%). Tenured associate professors were a median of 40 (IQR, 37-45) years old with a sex ratio of 1:1, whereas tenured full professors were a median of 53 (IQR, 46-60) years old with a sex ratio of 1:5. Of 2390 respondents, 952 (40%) reported symptoms of severe burnout. Symptoms of job strain (296 professors [12%]) and suicidal ideation (343 professors [14%]) were also reported. Compared with full professors, significantly more associate professors reported feeling overwhelmed at work (496 [73%] vs 972 [57%]; P &lt; .001), considering resignation (365 [54%] vs 834 [49%]; P = .004), or considering a career change (277 [41%] vs 496 [29%]; P &lt; .001). Factors independently associated with less burnout were a longer time being a professor (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.97; 95% CI, 0.96-0.98 per year of age), sleeping well (aOR, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.83-0.92), feeling valued by colleagues (aOR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.86-0.95 per visual analog scale point) or the public (aOR, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.88-0.96 per visual analog scale point), and accepting more tasks (aOR, 0.82; 95% CI, 0.72-0.93). Factors independently associated with more burnout were having a nonclinical position (OR, 2.48; 95% CI, 1.96-3.16), reporting work encroachment on private life (OR, 1.17; 95% CI, 1.10-1.25), feeling the need to constantly put on a brave face (OR, 1.82; 95% CI, 1.32-2.52), considering a career change (OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.22-1.92), and having experienced harassment (OR, 1.52; 95% CI, 1.22-1.88).Conclusions and RelevanceThese findings suggest that the psychological burden on tenured university hospital faculty staff in France is considerable. Hospital administrators and health care authorities should urgently develop strategies for burden prevention and alleviation and for attraction of the next generation.

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Emotional exhaustion and burnout among medical professors; a nationwide survey

Cited by 73 publications

References 31 publications

Rates of self‐reported ‘burnout’ and causative factors amongst urologists in Ireland and the UK: a comparative cross‐sectional study

Rates of self‐reported ‘burnout’ and causative factors amongst urologists in Ireland and the UK: a comparative cross‐sectional study

Factors Affecting Burnout and Job Satisfaction in Turkish Emergency Medicine Residents

Job Strain, Burnout, and Suicidal Ideation in Tenured University Hospital Faculty Staff in France in 2021

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