Burnout among surgeons before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had many significant impacts within the surgical realm, and surgeons have been obligated to reconsider almost every aspect of daily clinical practice.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study reported in compliance with the CHERRIES guidelines and conducted through an online platform from June 14th to July 15th, 2020. The primary outcome was the burden of burnout during the pandemic indicated by the validated Shirom-Melamed Burnout Measure.

Results

Nine hundred fifty-four surgeons completed the survey. The median length of practice was 10 years; 78.2% included were male with a median age of 37 years old, 39.5% were consultants, 68.9% were general surgeons, and 55.7% were affiliated with an academic institution. Overall, there was a si

SUBMITTER: Shalaby M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10810224 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature