Questionnaire Survey of Burnout Amongst Dentists in Singapore.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burnout results from ongoing, unsuccessfully managed workplace stress, resulting in feelings of exhaustion, increased mental distance from one's job, and reduced professional efficacy.

Method

This research used a cross-sectional questionnaire survey design. Graduated dentists in Singapore completed an online questionnaire comprising 5 sections: (a) demographics (3 items); (b) working conditions and experience (12 items); (c) the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) (19 items); (d) supplementary questions assessing causes and outcomes of stress and burnout (15 items); and (e) other outcomes (3 items).

Results

Overall, low to moderate levels of burnout were reported by the 210 survey respondents. Average CBI scale scores (out of 100) were as follows: personal b

SUBMITTER: Arora S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9275171 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature