Burnout Among Surgeons in the UK During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgeon burnout has implications for patient safety and workforce sustainability. The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of burnout among surgeons in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

This cross-sectional online survey was set in the UK National Health Service and involved 601 surgeons across the UK of all specialities and grades. Participants completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory and a bespoke questionnaire. Outcome measures included emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and low personal accomplishment, as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS).

Results

A total of 142 surgeons reported having contracted COVID-19. Burnout prevalence was particularly high in the emotional exhaustion (57%) and d

SUBMITTER: Houdmont J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8547303 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature