Reported burnout among U.S. general surgery residents: A survey of the association of program directors in surgery members.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The literature remains unclear on the development, consequences, and interventions for burnout in resident populations. We aim to identify the prevalence and nuances of reported burnout in general surgery resident physicians to better understand which factors contribute the greatest risk.

Methods

A 42-question anonymous online survey was distributed by the Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS) to general surgery resident physicians. ANOVA, chi-square and multinomial regression analyses were performed with significance defined as p < 0.05. This survey was reported in line with the STOCSS criteria.

Results

81 survey responses were received. Burnout was reported by 89.5% of university-hospital affiliated respondents and 95.2% of community teachi

SUBMITTER: Kinslow K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7556262 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature