A thematic analysis of newly qualified doctors' experiences of burnout.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Newly qualified doctors who are at the beginning of their professional careers are now at a significant risk of burnout. This is in-keeping with doctors in the UK who are concerned about developing burnout during the UK Foundation Programme (UKFP). The UKFP is the first role doctors have working within the National Health Service (NHS). This research aims to explore factors within the UKFP which contribute to newly qualified doctors experiences of burnout.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 foundation doctors within one NHS trust to explore their experiences of burnout. A thematic analysis was then carried out using the data collected from these interviews.

Results

The majority of doctors interviewed were able to discuss their own expe

SUBMITTER: Kilday CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11978160 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature