Stress and cataract surgery: A nationwide study evaluating surgeon burnout.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to evaluate the nationwide prevalence of stress induced burnout among cataract surgeons. We believe that knowledge of these factors can help formulate a solution to this underreported problem.

Methods

A three-part nationwide cross-sectional survey was disseminated with via the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) in the United Kingdom(UK). All consultants, trainees and specialty doctors and associate specialists(SAS) were invited to participate. We evaluated burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Logistic regression modelling was completed to look at factors linked to high level burnout in certain domains.

Results

A total of 406 respondents completed our survey. Prevalence of cataract surgery-related high burnout was estimated at

SUBMITTER: Ansari AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10331514 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature