Dana T Lin1, Cara A Liebert2, Micaela M Esquivel2, Jennifer Tran2, James N Lau2, Ralph S Greco2, Claudia M Mueller2, Arghavan Salles2. 1. Goodman Surgical Education Center, Department of Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive H3552A, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA. Electronic address: danalin@stanford.edu. 2. Goodman Surgical Education Center, Department of Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive H3552A, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Recent resident suicides have highlighted the need to address depression among medical trainees. This study sought to identify the prevalence and predictors of depression among surgical residents. METHODS: Surgical residents at a single institution were surveyed. Depression and personal traits were assessed using validated measures; participant demographics were also obtained. RESULTS: 73 residents completed the survey (response rate 63%). 36% met criteria for at least mild depression, of which 20% met criteria for moderate to severe depression. In multivariate linear regression analyses controlling for demographic factors, trait emotional intelligence alone was a significant inverse predictor of depression (β = -0.60, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Depression is prevalent among general surgery residents. Identifying protective factors and at-risk populations may allow for effective initiatives to be developed to address depression, and optimize the mental health of trainees.
BACKGROUND: Recent resident suicides have highlighted the need to address depression among medical trainees. This study sought to identify the prevalence and predictors of depression among surgical residents. METHODS: Surgical residents at a single institution were surveyed. Depression and personal traits were assessed using validated measures; participant demographics were also obtained. RESULTS: 73 residents completed the survey (response rate 63%). 36% met criteria for at least mild depression, of which 20% met criteria for moderate to severe depression. In multivariate linear regression analyses controlling for demographic factors, trait emotional intelligence alone was a significant inverse predictor of depression (β = -0.60, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS:Depression is prevalent among general surgery residents. Identifying protective factors and at-risk populations may allow for effective initiatives to be developed to address depression, and optimize the mental health of trainees.
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