Burnout Among Chinese Anesthesiologists After the COVID-19 Pandemic Peak: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence has shown that large-scale pandemics can have prolonged psychological impacts on health care professionals. The current study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of burnout after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic peak and to explore the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on burnout among Chinese anesthesiologists.

Methods

From August 2021 to October 2021, a nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted. Burnout was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey. Basic demographic information, exposure to COVID-19, and perceived institutional support were documented. Validated tools measuring mental health status, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and resilience, were also used to provide additi

SUBMITTER: Che L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10319244 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature