Burnout in New Zealand resident doctors: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and risk factors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Burnout syndrome, characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and decreased personal accomplishment, is well documented in the medical workforce. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of burnout in New Zealand resident doctors (doctors who have yet to complete their specialty training).

Design

Cross-sectional survey study of resident doctors in New Zealand.

Setting

Distributed by email.

Participants

509 resident doctors currently working in New Zealand. Doctors not currently working or those who have completed their specialty training (consultants) were excluded.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Participants were asked about a number of demographic and work-related factors and to complete the Maslach Burnout Inventor

SUBMITTER: Boyle AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751903 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature