Burnout among Croatian physicians: a cross sectional national survey

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate the prevalence of burnout syndrome among physicians of all specialties, including residents and non-specialists, on a national level in Croatia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study, conducted in October 2017, used anonymous online survey based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. The Croatian version of the inventory was assessed for acceptability, factorial validity, and reliability. Key dimensions of burnout - emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of personal accomplishment were assessed. Respondents scoring high for emotional exhaustion or depersonalization were defined as burned-out.

Results

The response rate was 18% (2557/14 427). Respondents' median age was 41 years (range 25-80), and 68% (1737/2557) were women. G

SUBMITTER: Pintaric Japec V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6563170 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature