Judith Green-McKenzie1, Parvathi Somasundaram, Timothy Lawler, Edward O'Hara, Frances S Shofer. 1. Division of Occupational Medicine (Dr Green-McKenzie, Dr Somasundaram, Dr Lawler, Dr O'Hara); Bayhealth Occupational Medicine, Dover, Delaware (Dr Somasundaram); Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, San Diego (Dr Lawler); EMR CPR, Fremont (Dr O'Hara), California; Epidemiology & Biostatistics (Dr Shofer), Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine prevalence and key drivers of burnout in Occupational and Environmental Medicine physicians in the United States. METHODS: A nationwide survey of Occupational Medicine physicians was conducted using the Qualtrics® platform. Burnout, measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory®, Social Support, and Job Satisfaction were assessed. RESULTS: The response rate was 46%, the overall burnout prevalence 38%, and most respondents were men (69%). The mean age and mean years in practice were 56 years and 20 years respectively. Physicians working in government/military (48%) and private medical center group settings (46%) were significantly more likely to report burnout, with consultants (15%) reporting the lowest rate. CONCLUSIONS: Although the overall burnout prevalence is lower in Occupational Medicine physicians compared with most specialties, the rate varies significantly by practice setting (15% to 48%) affirming the impact of organizational factors.
OBJECTIVE: To determine prevalence and key drivers of burnout in Occupational and Environmental Medicine physicians in the United States. METHODS: A nationwide survey of Occupational Medicine physicians was conducted using the Qualtrics® platform. Burnout, measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory®, Social Support, and Job Satisfaction were assessed. RESULTS: The response rate was 46%, the overall burnout prevalence 38%, and most respondents were men (69%). The mean age and mean years in practice were 56 years and 20 years respectively. Physicians working in government/military (48%) and private medical center group settings (46%) were significantly more likely to report burnout, with consultants (15%) reporting the lowest rate. CONCLUSIONS: Although the overall burnout prevalence is lower in Occupational Medicine physicians compared with most specialties, the rate varies significantly by practice setting (15% to 48%) affirming the impact of organizational factors.
Authors: Hashel Al Tunaiji; Mai Al Qubaisi; Murat Dalkilinc; Luciana Aparecida Campos; Nnamdi Valbosco Ugwuoke; Eman Alefishat; Lujain Aloum; Ramzy Ross; Wael Almahmeed; Ovidiu Constantin Baltatu Journal: Front Med (Lausanne) Date: 2020-12-22