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Prevalence and associated factors for burnout among attending general surgeons: a national cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burnout resulting from long-term and unmanaged workplace stress is high among healthcare professionals, especially surgeons, and affects both individuals and the quality of patient care. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors for burnout among attending general surgeons and to identify possible preventive strategies.

Methods

A national cross-sectional survey using a 35-item questionnaire was conducted among members of the Turkish Surgical Society. The survey evaluated demographics, professional and practice characteristics, social participation, and burnout as well as interventions to deal with burnout. Burnout was defined as a high score on the emotional exhaustion (EE) and/or depersonalization (DP) subscales. Surgeons with high scores on both the EE and DP and a low score on personal accomplishment (PA) were considered to have severe burnout.

Results

Six hundred fifteen general surgeons completed the survey. The median EE, DP, and PA scores were 34 (IQR, 20-43), 9 (IQR, 4-16), and 36 (IQR, 30-42), respectively. Overall, the prevalence of burnout and severe burnout were 69.1 and 22.0%, respectively. On multivariable analysis, factors independently associated with burnout were working in a training and research hospital (OR?=?3.34; P?ConclusionsBurnout is an important problem among general surgeons with impacts and consequences for professionals, patients, and society. Considering that burnout is a preventable condition, systematic efforts to identify at-risk populations and to develop strategies to address burnout in surgeons are needed.

SUBMITTER: Celik SU

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7792210 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Prevalence and associated factors for burnout among attending general surgeons: a national cross-sectional survey.

Celik Suleyman Utku SU Aslan Alperen A Coskun Eylul E Coban Beyza Nur BN Haner Zeynep Z Kart Selin S Skaik Mahmoud N I MNI Kocer Merve Didem MD Ozkan Bahar Busra BB Akyol Cihangir C

BMC health services research 20210107 1

<h4>Background</h4>Burnout resulting from long-term and unmanaged workplace stress is high among healthcare professionals, especially surgeons, and affects both individuals and the quality of patient care. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors for burnout among attending general surgeons and to identify possible preventive strategies.<h4>Methods</h4>A national cross-sectional survey using a 35-item questionnaire was conducted among members of the Turk ...[more]

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Prevalence and associated factors for burnout among attending general surgeons: a national cross-sectional survey.

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