Explaining and addressing the limitations in usefulness of available estimated prevalence figures relating to burnout in family doctors: Evidence from a systematic scoping literature review

McCammon, Leonard Charles; Patricia, Gillen; Kernohan, W.George

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.12.013

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“…Globally, the reported prevalence of burnout in GPs is highly variable, with rates ranging between 2.8 % and 85.7 % ( McCammon et al, 2023 ). MBI–HSS is the most frequently applied instrument to measure burnout prevalence, although methods of data interpretation are inconsistent ( Karuna et al, 2022 , McCammon et al, 2023 ). A MBI-pattern refers to various permutations of single and combined MBI dimensions of the three score ranges and relates to how MBI results are presented.…”

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“…The available literature consists of a variety of different MBI-patterns. The most unfavourable MBI-pattern (high EE, high DP and low PA) is typically called severe burnout or a high overall degree of burnout ( Karuna et al, 2022 , McCammon et al, 2023 ). 21.8 % of respondents in our study presented with this classification of severe burnout.…”

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An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis That Seeks to Describe and Understand the Personal Experience of Burnout in General Practitioners

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Minimal research has explored the personal experience of burnout in doctors from any medical speciality. Consequently, we aimed to provide a relatable description and understanding of this globally recognised problem. We employed an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of face-to-face interviews with seven general practitioners (GPs) in Northern Ireland, having selected interviewees best able to speak about burnout. We sought to understand how these GPs understood their burnout experiences. Our participants’ continuous work involved more than their busy weekdays and also working on supposedly off evenings and weekends. In addition, draining intrusive thoughts of work filled most, if not all, of their other waking moments. There was no respite. Work was ‘always there.’ Being constantly busy, they had no time to think or attend to patients as doctors. Instead, participants were going through the motions like GP automatons. Their effectiveness, efficiency, and caring were failing, while their interactions with patients had changed as they tried to conserve their now-drained energy and empathy. There was no time left for their families or themselves. They now “existed” to continuously work rather than “living” their previous, more balanced lives that at one time included enjoying being a doctor. Worryingly, participants were struggling, isolated, and vulnerable, yet unwilling to speak to someone they trusted. We intend our burnout narrative to promote discussion between medical colleagues and assist in its recognition by GPs and other doctors. Our findings warn against working excessively, prioritising work ahead of family and oneself, and self-isolation rather than seeking necessary support.

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Explaining and addressing the limitations in usefulness of available estimated prevalence figures relating to burnout in family doctors: Evidence from a systematic scoping literature review

Cited by 4 publications

References 118 publications

High prevalence of burnout syndrome in Czech general practitioners: A cross-sectional survey

High prevalence of burnout syndrome in Czech general practitioners: A cross-sectional survey

Beliefs about burnout

An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis That Seeks to Describe and Understand the Personal Experience of Burnout in General Practitioners

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