Exploring the causes of work-related stress and burnout among doctors in Bangladesh: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The global shortage of healthcare professionals disproportionately affects low/middle income countries. Bangladesh is facing critical health workforce shortages, exacerbating workload and the risk of doctors' burnout. However, there is a lack of qualitative research into causes of occupational burnout in Bangladeshi doctors. This study investigated the factors contributing to burnout among Bangladeshi doctors.

Methods

An exploratory approach was employed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis with a Critical Realist approach. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with Bangladeshi doctors (general practitioners, cardiologists, surgeons, and paediatricians). Data were collected in English or Bangla and analysed using Atlas.ti version 24.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Paramita Mondal P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12810410 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature