The relationship between physician burnout and quality of healthcare in terms of safety and acceptability: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study reviews the current state of the published peer-reviewed literature related to physician burnout and two quality of care dimensions. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to address the question, 'How does physician burnout affect the quality of healthcare related to the dimensions of acceptability and safety?'

Design

Using a multiphase screening process, this systematic literature review is based on publically available peer-reviewed studies published between 2002 and 2017. Six electronic databases were searched: (1) MEDLINE Current, (2) MEDLINE In-process, (3) MEDLINE Epub Ahead of Print, (4) PsycINFO, (5) Embase and (6) Web of Science.

Setting

Physicians practicing in civilian settings.

SUBMITTER: Dewa CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5734243 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature