Prevalence of burnout among German radiologists: a call to action.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In the presence of escalating global concerns regarding physician burnout, this study aims to analyze the prevalence and associated factors of burnout among radiologists in Germany.

Methods

A comprehensive online survey, inclusive of 73 targeted questions including a German-modified version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory, was distributed among all members of the German Radiological Society and the German Interventional Radiological Society between May and August 2023. The survey encompassed aspects of employment, workload, well-being, and coping mechanisms. Data from 172 completed surveys were analyzed, with correlations explored via crosstabs and the Pearson-chi-square test.

Results

In total, 76.7% of participating radiologists were identified to be burn

SUBMITTER: Bastian MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11364704 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature