Prevalence and associated factors for burnout among attending general surgeons: a national cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burnout resulting from long-term and unmanaged workplace stress is high among healthcare professionals, especially surgeons, and affects both individuals and the quality of patient care. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors for burnout among attending general surgeons and to identify possible preventive strategies.

Methods

A national cross-sectional survey using a 35-item questionnaire was conducted among members of the Turkish Surgical Society. The survey evaluated demographics, professional and practice characteristics, social participation, and burnout as well as interventions to deal with burnout. Burnout was defined as a high score on the emotional exhaustion (EE) and/or depersonalization (DP) subscales. Surgeons

SUBMITTER: Celik SU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7792210 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature