How do spine surgeons cope with psychological distress: results of a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Cross Sectional Study/Online Survey. In this study, we sought to assess stress, psychological distress, resilience, and coping strategies among spine surgeons in German-speaking countries. Recent studies have reported high rates of stress and burnout among surgeons. A survey via Survey Monkey™ was conducted among spine surgeons practicing in German-speaking countries using validated questionnaires for perceived stress, mental burden, resilience, and quality of life. Data on working situation and demographics were also collected. 582 surgeons responded to the survey, representing 15% of those surveyed. 79% of respondents were satisfied with their professional success. Mental burden was higher than in the general population, as was perceived stress. Chairpersons were exposed to the lowest le

SUBMITTER: Kalasauskas D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10363079 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature