scholarly journals BURNOUT AMONG ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS IN INDIA. A QUESTIONNAIRE BASED STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
ANNIE SHEEBA JOHN ◽  
SENTHIL KUMAR T
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Stress ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence

Objectives: Small acute stress events occurring every day at work, can gradually lead to long-term, chronic stress. Burnout syndrome is the response to chronic occupational stress experienced by the person. We aimed to assess the prevalence of burnout among practicing anaesthesiologists in India and its association with personal and professional characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted, wherein a questionnaire was emailed to 5000 anaesthesiologists. An anonymous self-administered questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic, career, and work conditions, and Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) was used. Data were analysed according to the guidelines for data processing with SPSS and an analysis of the scales used. Results: There were 1238 responders, with a response rate of 24.7%. A total of 864 completed responses were considered for analysis. The prevalence of emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and low professional outcome among our responders was 39.5%, 65%, and 50.6%. Senior residents showed a high prevalence of burnout in all subsets compared to other designation (p < 0.001). Increased prevalence was seen in the 26–35 years age group, those working around 12 h/day, doing 7–10 night shifts per month, and perceived poor remuneration. Conclusion: We conclude, that chronic stress and burnout are prevalent among anaesthesiologists in India at alarming levels. Coping strategies and relaxation techniques are necessary to reduce burnout and increase work efficiency.

scholarly journals Emotional intelligence, areas of work life and Burnout Syndrome among selected university academic staffs in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e709997765
Author(s):  
Nigatuwa Worku Woyessa ◽  
Tigist Admas Gelaw
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

The primary purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of burnout among university academicians in Ethiopia in relation with emotional intelligence and areas of work life factors. Descriptive survey study design, specifically cross-sectional survey was employed. 375 academic staffs were selected by using proportionate stratified random sampling method. Purposive sampling was followed to select 6 universities and two   universities from each generation of universities. Maslach Burnout Inventory 22 items of Educators Survey, 28 items of the Areas of Work life Survey and 33 items of Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale (BEIS-10) were used to collect information from respondents. Relationship of variables with burnout was tested using Pearson correlation coefficients and two sample t-test. The findings of the present study showed that there was moderate level of burnout on the university academicians. Emotional intelligence have significant association at 0.01 and the association is positive and very strongly with burnout. Work area life has positive and very strong association with burnout level among university academic staff which is significant at 0.01 two tailed test. Finally the concerned bodies should consider different direction to prevent academicians from burnout and it is also recommended that administrators and the educationists utilize these findings to develop and improve teacher performance and prevent the on-set of burnout.

scholarly journals Burnout of Healthcare Workers amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Japanese Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2434
Author(s):  
Yoshito Nishimura ◽  
Tomoko Miyoshi ◽  
Hideharu Hagiya ◽  
Yoshinori Kosaki ◽  
Fumio Otsuka
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic has drastically changed how we live and work. Amid the prolonged pandemic, burnout of the frontline healthcare professionals has become a significant concern. We conducted a cross-sectional survey study to provide data about the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevalence of burnout in healthcare professionals in Japan. Healthcare workers in a single Japanese national university hospital participated in the survey, including basic demographics, whether a participant engaged in care of COVID-19 patients in the past 2 weeks and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Of those, 25.4% fully answered the survey; 33.3% were doctors and 63.6% were nurses, and 36.3% engaged in care of COVID-19 patients in the past 2 weeks. Compared to those belonging to General Medicine, those in Emergency Intensive Care Unit were at higher risk of burnout (odds ratio (OR), 6.7; 95% CI, 1.1–42.1; p = 0.031). Of those who engaged in care of COVID-19 patients, 50% reported burnout while 6.1% did not (OR 8.5, 95% CI; 1.3–54.1; p = 0.014). The burnout of healthcare workers is a significant concern amid the pandemic, which needs to be addressed for sustainable healthcare delivery.

scholarly journals Areas of Work Life as Predictors of Occupational Burnout of Nurses and Doctors in Operating Theaters in Poland—Multicenter Studies

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Piotr Jarzynkowski ◽  
Renata Piotrkowska ◽  
Wioletta Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska ◽  
Janina Książek
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Occupational Burnout ◽  
Multicenter Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mean Values

Introduction: Researchers’ interest in occupational burnout results primarily from the dangerous and extensive consequences of this phenomenon. The aim of the study was to analyze the level of occupational burnout among nurses and doctors in operating theaters. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey study conducted on 325 nurses and doctors of seven hospitals in Poland. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) by Michael Leiter and Christina Maslach. Results: The mean values for the level of occupational burnout for the entire sample according to the scale from the Maslach Burnout Inventory by C. Maslach amounted to 14.35 for emotional exhaustion, 8.56 for depersonalization, and 11.90 for personal accomplishment; when compared to reference levels, they classified emotional exhaustion at a low level, depersonalization at an average level, and personal accomplishment at a high level of burnout. Areas of work life are predictors of occupational burnout. The analysis showed a relationship between three of the six variables. As the workload increased, so did the level of burnout among participants, and the categories of honesty and values. Conclusions: The conducted research has shown that occupational burnout among nurses and doctors in operating theaters occurs in all dimensions of this phenomenon (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, job satisfaction). It was also shown that the areas of work life (workload, control, community, rewards, fairness, values) are predictors of occupational burnout among the respondents. This article shows how important the problem of burnout among operating theater medical staff is. Perhaps it will allow nurses and doctors to recognize this syndrome and encourage them make changes to their work to prevent burnout.

Factors Correlating with Burnout in Practicing Otolaryngologists

2011 ◽  
Vol 146 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron M. Fletcher ◽  
Nitin Pagedar ◽  
Richard J. H. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
University Of Iowa ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Risk Factors

Objective. This study sought to determine which demographic and practice characteristics were predictive of professional burnout in otolaryngologists. Study Design. Cross-sectional survey. Setting. Tertiary care hospital. Subjects and Methods. Postal mailings, including the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), were sent to alumni of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics otolaryngology program. Participants completed the MBI according to the enclosed instructions. In addition, they answered a brief questionnaire comprising 8 items designed to collect demographic information. The MBI was then scored and subjects were classified according to their degree of burnout. Statistical analysis was then performed, and correlations were used to summarize associations between continuous variables. Results. This study had a response rate of 49% to the survey. Of the respondents, 3.5% met criteria for burnout syndrome, and 16% were classified as having high levels of burnout according to the MBI. Young age, number of hours worked per week, and length of time in practice were found to be statistically significant predictors of burnout. In addition, the length of time married and the presence of children in the home were also significant predictors of burnout. Conclusion. The authors report an investigation of burnout in practicing otolaryngologists using a validated instrument with correlation to potentially modifiable risk factors. The experience of burnout was found to correlate significantly with both personal and professional factors, each of which can potentially be addressed to curb the incidence of burnout. Further understanding of the potential risk factors for burnout is necessary to minimize and prevent burnout among practicing otolaryngologists.

scholarly journals Demographics and Personality Factors Associated with Burnout among Nurses in a Singapore Tertiary Hospital

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shin Yuh Ang ◽  
Satvinder S. Dhaliwal ◽  
Tracy Carol Ayre ◽  
Thendral Uthaman ◽  
Kuan Yok Fong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Singapore General Hospital ◽  
Increased Risk

Background. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and extent of burnout among nurses in Singapore and investigate the influence of demographic factors and personal characteristics on the burnout syndrome.Methods. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted. All registered nurses working in Singapore General Hospital were approached to participate. A questionnaire eliciting data on demographics, burnout (measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory, MBI), and personality profile (measured using the NEO Five-Factor Inventory, NEO-FFI) was used.Results. 1830 nurses out of 3588 responded (response rate: 51%). Results from 1826 respondents were available for analysis. The MBI identified 39% to have high emotional exhaustion (EE, cut-off score of >27), 40% having high depersonalization (DP, cut-off score of >10), and 59% having low personal accomplishment (PA, cut-off score of <33). In multivariable analysis, age, job grade, and neuroticism were significantly associated with each of the 3 components of the MBI. Staff nurses less than 30 years with high to very high neuroticism were more likely to experience high EE, high DP, and low PA.Conclusion. Younger nurses in Singapore are at increased risk of burnout. Personality traits also played a significant role in the experience of burnout.

scholarly journals Complex interplay between moral distress and other risk factors of burnout in ICU professionals: findings from a cross-sectional survey study

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjqs-2020-012239
Author(s):  
Niek Kok ◽  
Jelle Van Gurp ◽  
Johannes G van der Hoeven ◽  
Malaika Fuchs ◽  
Cornelia Hoedemaekers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Moral Distress ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Root Cause ◽  
Distress Scale

BackgroundBurnout threatens intensive care unit (ICU) professionals’ capacity to provide high-quality care. Moral distress is previously considered a root cause of burnout, but there are other risk factors of burnout such as personality, work–life balance and culture. This study aimed to disentangle the associations of ICU professionals’ moral distress and other risk factors with the components of burnout—emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and personal accomplishment—suggesting informed burnout prevention strategies.MethodsCross-sectional survey completed in 2019 of ICU professionals in two Dutch hospitals. The survey included validated measure for burnout (the Dutch Maslach Burnout Inventory), moral distress (Moral Distress Scale), personality (short Big Five Inventory), work–home balance (Survey Work–Home Interaction Nijmegen) and organisational culture (Culture of Care Barometer). Each of the three components of burnout was analysed as a separate outcome, and for each of the components, a separate regression analysis was carried out.Results251 ICU professionals responded to the survey (response rate: 53.3%). Burnout prevalence was 22.7%. Findings showed that moral distress was associated with emotional exhaustion (β=0.18, 95% CI 0.9 to 0.26) and depersonalisation (β=0.19, 95% CI 0.10 to 0.28) and with increased emotional exhaustion mediated by negative work-to-home spillover (β=0.09, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.13). Support from direct supervisors mitigates the association between moral distress and emotional exhaustion (β=0.16, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.27).ConclusionsUnderstanding moral distress as a root cause of burnout is too simplified. There is an important interplay between moral distress and work–home imbalance. Interventions that support individual coping with moral distress and a work–home imbalance, and the support of direct supervisors, are paramount to prevent burnout in physicians and nurses.

scholarly journals 061 Training in headache in australia, new zealand and asia

2019 ◽  
Vol 90 (e7) ◽  
pp. A20.1-A20
Author(s):  
Lin Zhang ◽  
Bronwyn Jenkins ◽  
Richard Stark ◽  
Elspeth Hutton
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Undergraduate Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Low Prevalence ◽  
Training Opportunities ◽  
Prevalent Asthma

IntroductionMigraine is the leading cause of age-adjusted neurological disability in Australia, but little is known about headache training in our region. We aimed to assess the quantity of teaching in headache subjects during undergraduate and postgraduate years.MethodThis is a cross-sectional survey study where questionnaires were sent to 137 delegates from Australia, New Zealand and Asia, prior to the Headache Master School in Sydney in August 2018. The Main outcome measured are recalled number of hours of teaching in undergraduate year and postgraduate years in: 1) Migraine; 2) Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs); 3) Asthma; 4) Myasthenia gravis (MG).ResultsThe questionnaire response rate was 73% (100 of 137), of which 29 delegates were within 10 years of completing their undergraduate degree and 98 were neurologists. In undergraduate training, there was much greater quantity of teaching in asthma than migraine (Z=5.007, p<0.000) despite both being high-prevalent (asthma 11%, migraine 15–20%) conditions. Similarly, for diseases of medium-to-low prevalence, there was less training in TACs (1/1000), compared to MG (1.2/10,000) (Z=6.196, p<0.000). These major differences in training were also seen in postgraduate years even though overall headache teaching was greater in postgraduate than undergraduate training (p<0.000).ConclusionsDespite the high prevalence and morbidity of headache disorders, they receive less attention in training than conditions with similar prevalence. We propose that headache training opportunities should be improved in our region, particularly in the undergraduate course and preceptorships or fellowships in postgraduate years.

scholarly journals Burnout and its associated factors among medical students of Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Mohamed Saih Mahfouz ◽  
Suhaila Abdalkarim Ali ◽  
Haya Ahmed Alqahtani ◽  
Amani Ahmad Kubaisi ◽  
Najla Mohammed Ashiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
High Prevalence

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of burnout syndrome and its associated factors among medical students at Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 440 randomly selected medical students at Jazan University. The questionnaire used for this study was based on the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory. Findings The overall prevalence of burnout was estimated at 60.2% (95% CI 55.6–64.8). The prevalence was higher for females (64.1%) than for males (56.2%) but without statistically significant differences (p > 0.05). On average, the students scored the highest averages in the personal burnout category, followed by the study-related and client-related burnout categories. In the multivariate analysis, a lower age (beta = −3.17, p = 0.026), female (beta = −0.896, p = 0.016), and having better burnout knowledge (beta = 0.710, p = 0.025) predict significantly higher personal burnout. Practical implications It is necessary to implement strategies to reduce the incidence of burnout among medical students for the sake of a better quality of life for future doctors. Originality/value There is a high prevalence of burnout among Jazan’s medical students.

scholarly journals Cross-sectional study of the association between healthcare professionals’ empathy and burnout and the number of annual primary care visits per patient under their care in Spain

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e020949 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oriol Yuguero ◽  
Edward R Melnick ◽  
Josep R. Marsal ◽  
Montserrat Esquerda ◽  
Jorge Soler-Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nurses And Physicians ◽  
Physician Empathy

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the association between physician and nurse self-reported empathy and burnout and the number of annual primary care visits per patient under their care.MethodsDesign: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted from January 2013 to July 2014. Site: The 22 primary care centres of the Lleida Health Region in Spain. Main outcome measures: The Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy and the Maslach Burnout Inventory were used to measure empathy and burnout, respectively. The number of visits and the number of diagnoses coded per visit were obtained through the Region’s electronic health record.ResultsTwo hundred and sixty-seven healthcare professionals (physicians and nurses, 52.6% participation of the total in the region) with 301 657 patients under their care. Healthcare professionals’ degree of burnout and empathy was associated with the number of annual visits per patient under their care. Burned out nurses and physicians received fewer visits (4.5vs3.7 in nurses and 18.1vs18.9 in physicians), whereas more empathic physicians received more visits per patient (19.4vs17.2, p<0.05) and documented more diagnoses per visit (10.2vs9.7, p=0.001). Less burned out and less empathic nurses documented more diagnoses per visit (10.2vs10.0 and 8.2vs9.9, p<0.05).ConclusionsThe number of annual primary care visits per patient that healthcare professionals receive is closely associated with healthcare professionals’ empathy and burnout. These results should serve to promote empathic skills and establish organisational changes that promote efficiency in the practice and, in turn, reduce the degree of burnout of healthcare professionals.

scholarly journals Burnout and Its Relationship With Depressive Symptoms in Medical Staff During the COVID-19 Epidemic in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijuan Huo ◽  
Yongjie Zhou ◽  
Shen Li ◽  
Yuping Ning ◽  
Lingyun Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional

ObjectiveThe large-scale epidemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has triggered unprecedented physical and psychological stress on health professionals. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of burnout syndrome, and the relationship between burnout and depressive symptoms among frontline medical staff during the COVID-19 epidemic in China.MethodsA total of 606 frontline medical staff were recruited from 133 cities in China using a cross-sectional survey. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to assess the level of burnout. Depressive symptoms were assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire Depression (PHQ-9).ResultsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, 36.5% of the medical staff experienced burnout. Personal and work-related factors were independently associated with burnout, including age (OR = 0.68, 95% CI: 0.52–0.89, p = 0.004), family income (OR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.53–0.99, p = 0.045), having physical diseases (OR = 2.16, 95% CI: 1.42–3.28, p &lt; 0.001), daily working hours (OR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.03–1.77, p = 0.033), and profession of nurse (OR = 2.14, 95% CI: 1.12–4.10, p = 0.022). The correlation coefficients between the scores of each burnout subscale and the scores of depressive symptoms were 0.57 for emotional exhaustion, 0.37 for cynicism, and −0.41 for professional efficacy (all p &lt; 0.001).ConclusionsOur findings suggest that the prevalence rate of burnout is extremely high among medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is associated with other psychological disorders, such as depression. Psychological intervention for medical staff is urgently needed. Young and less experienced medical staff, especially nurses, should receive more attention when providing psychological assistance.

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