Resilience, burnout and coping mechanisms in UK doctors: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess resilience, professional quality of life and coping mechanisms in UK doctors. It also aimed to assess the impact of demographic variables, such as sex, grade and specialty on these factors.

Methods

During October and November 2018, medical doctors in the UK were eligible to complete an online survey made up of validated psychological instruments. Royal Colleges and other medical organisations invited their membership to participate via newsletters, email invitations, websites and social media.

Results

1651 doctors participated from a wide range of specialties and grades across the UK. The mean resilience score was 65.01 (SD 12.3), lower than population norms. Of those who responded, 31.5% had high burnout (BO), 26.2% had

SUBMITTER: McKinley N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7045750 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature