Identifying Contextual Workplace Stressors in a Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare professionals in plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) face unique stressors that contribute to burnout, increasing the risk of errors and compromising patient care. Despite this, there is limited research on PRS burnout in the United States. This study aimed to measure burnout rates and identify high-impact improvement targets within a PRS division at a US academic medical center.

Methods

A sequential mixed-methods study was conducted, involving systems analysis and contextual design methods. All surgeons (n = 5) and nonsurgeons (n = 9) were invited to participate (total n = 14). Burnout rates were measured, and workplace stressors were identified using surveys, focus groups, and contextual inquiries. High-impact, low-effort improvement targets were

SUBMITTER: Goodacre V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11810021 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature