Dataset Information

Unsustainable and overworked: unpacking the challenges faced by pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric cardiologists (PCs) and pediatric cardiac surgeons (PedCSs) in Korea face growing workforce shortages due to declining birth rates, decreasing interest among trainees, and increasing burnout.

Purpose

This study investigated the working conditions, job satisfaction, and burnout levels among Korean PCs and PedCSs.

Methods

In June 2023, the Korean Pediatric Heart Society distributed a structured questionnaire via email to 149 members actively practicing pediatric cardiac care (115 PCs, 34 PedCSs). Responses from 122 members were analyzed. Descriptive statistics and regression analyses were performed to identify the factors associated with burnout (P<0.05).