Prevalence of and risk factors for depression, anxiety, and burnout in U.S. neurosurgery residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are no published data on what drives depression/anxiety in U.S. neurosurgery residents. We aimed to characterize the prevalence of and risk/protective factors for depression, anxiety, and burnout in this population.

Methods

A cross-sectional study analyzing responses to a 28-question survey (including patient health questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] and generalized anxiety disorder-7 [GAD-7] screening questions) from March to May 2023 distributed to U.S. neurosurgery residents. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores >5 defined at least mild depression/anxiety, respectively.

Results

One hundred responses were included. Forty-six percent screened positive for at least mild depression, 41% for at least mild anxiety, and 45% reported feeling burnout. Strikingly, 10% of residents e

SUBMITTER: Tavakol SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12596777 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature