Gender differences in the effect of grief reactions and burnout on emotional distress among clinical oncologists

Granek, Leeat; Krzyzanowska, Monika K.; Nakash, Ora; Cohen, Michal; Ariad, Samuel; Barbera, Lisa; Levy, Rotem; Ben‐David, Merav

doi:10.1002/cncr.30236

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“…One study used the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory [84], one study used the burnout scale of the ProQOL [85], one study used the Burnout Measure [86], and two studies used the Shirom-Melamed Burnout Questionnaire [87, 88]. One study in Israel used a single-item measure adapted from the full MBI (“How often do you feel burned out from your work?”) to assess burnout on a 7 point Likert scale [89]. Another study in Israel also used a single measure item adapted from the full MBI (“I have become more indifferent towards patients since I started this work”) [90].…”

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Burnout among healthcare providers in the complex environment of the Middle East: a systematic review

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Background: Burnout is a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, increased depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment due to chronic emotional stress at work. Burnout impacts job satisfaction, job performance, vulnerability to illnesses, and interpersonal relationships. There is a gap in the systematic data on the burden of burnout among healthcare professionals from different sectors of healthcare in Middle Eastern countries. Our objective was to examine the burden of burnout among healthcare providers in the Middle East, how it was assessed, which sectors were included, and what interventions have been used. Methods: Articles were found through a systematic review of search results including PubMed, Web of Science (Thomson Reuters), and PsycINFO (EBSCO) using search terms reflecting burnout in Middle Eastern countries among populations of healthcare providers. Studies were included if they examined a quantitative measure of burnout among healthcare providers in the Middle East. Results: There were 138 articles that met our inclusion criteria for this systematic review. Studies focused on burnout in the Middle East among physicians (N = 54 articles), nurses (N = 55), combined populations of healthcare workers (N = 22), and medical students (N = 7). The Maslach Burnout Inventory was the most common tool to measure burnout. Burnout is common among physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, with prevalence estimates predominantly ranging between 40 and 60%. Burnout among healthcare providers in the Middle East is associated with characteristics of their work environments, exposure to violence and terror, and emotional distress and low social support. Conclusions: Burnout is highly prevalent among healthcare providers across countries in the Middle East. Previous studies examining burnout in this region have limitations in their methodology. More thoroughly developed epidemiologic studies of burnout are necessary. Health system strengthening is needed in a region that has endured years of ongoing conflict, and there is an urgency to design and implement programs that tackle burnout among health professionals.

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“…The majority of studies that found a significant association between gender and burnout reported that female gender was a significant predictor of increased risk for burnout [38, 48, 52, 81, 89, 103, 105, 117, 125, 163, 165, 168, 173]. .…”

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Burnout among healthcare providers in the complex environment of the Middle East: a systematic review

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“…Another study found that female physicians (79%) had higher burnout rates than male physicians (62%) [ 45 ]. It has been reported that gender has a significant association with burnout; in one study, female oncologists reported high levels of burnout than males (female, 2.59 ± 1.69; male, 1.84 ± 1.6; t = −3.05; p < 0.01) [ 46 ]. A study of burnout levels using the Burnout Inventory Scale by Steuden and Okla for physiotherapists in Poland, showed significantly high burnout in female therapists, related to their low life satisfaction [ 47 ].…”

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The Influencing Factors of Gender Differences on Mental Burdens in Young Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist

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Kim

Park

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Background: Gender differences in personal discrimination experience, burnout, and job stress among physiotherapists and occupational therapists are considered as associated factors of job loss, poor job quality, high turnover, and economic losses due to the outflow of medical personnel. Thus, the purpose of this study is to analyze the level of burnout, personal discrimination experience, and job stress according to gender differences for young physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Furthermore, we used regression analyses to determine the contribution of gender differences in personal discrimination experience and job stress to self-reported burnout, considering gender and two age groups (younger than 30 years old vs. 30 years old and over). Methods: A total of 325 professional physiotherapists and occupational therapists were part of this study (n = 325; male n = 131; female n = 194. Age: 20–29 years old, n = 178; ≥30 years old, n = 147). Data were collected using a questionnaire including our three study variables (scales: the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), a modified version of the gender section of the Medical School Graduation Questionnaire from the Association of American Medical Colleges; and the Korean version of the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ)). Further, data on socio-demographic factors, job-related factors, health-related factors, and subjective job satisfaction were also collected. Results: There were significant positive correlations between job stress and gender differences in personal discrimination experience and job stress and burnout in women 30 years old and over. Personal experience of gender discrimination (β = 0.179, p = 0.015) and job stress (β = 0.162, p = 0.028) explained a significant 42.4% of the variance in burnout in the case of younger female participants (20–29 years old). However, this model did not explain a significant amount of the variance in burnout in the case of younger male participants (R2 = 0.156, p = 0.072). Regarding participants aged 30 years and over, our results showed that only job stress (but no personal experience of gender discrimination) was a relevant predictor for both males (β = 0.471, p < 0.001) and females (β = 0.373, p = 0.001). Conclusion: In this study, female therapists showed higher levels of burnout than male therapists. In particular, personal discrimination experience and job stress significantly contributed to burnout in younger female therapists while job stress was the most relevant predictor variable of burnout for both males (under 30 years old and 30 years old and over) and females in their thirties and beyond. For young female physiotherapists and occupational therapists, safe working environments should be created to reduce work-related mental burdens. It is also necessary to consider policies and regulations that can prevent job stress for therapists and measures that can positively resolve the unavoidable job stress.

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“…11 Although numerous studies have examined burnout and career satisfaction among oncologists, no data exists for the PAs in oncology. 10,12–15 In this study, we sought to understand the rate of burnout in oncology PAs and identify personal and professional characteristics associated with burnout. We believe through improved understanding of the well-being of PAs in oncology, meaningful interventions in the design and effectiveness of team-based models in oncology can be implemented.…”

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National Study of Burnout and Career Satisfaction Among Physician Assistants in Oncology: Implications for Team-Based Care

Tetzlaff

Hylton

DeMora

et al. 2018

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Gender differences in the effect of grief reactions and burnout on emotional distress among clinical oncologists

Cited by 26 publications

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Burnout among healthcare providers in the complex environment of the Middle East: a systematic review

Burnout among healthcare providers in the complex environment of the Middle East: a systematic review

The Influencing Factors of Gender Differences on Mental Burdens in Young Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist

National Study of Burnout and Career Satisfaction Among Physician Assistants in Oncology: Implications for Team-Based Care

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