scholarly journals Correlation of burnout syndrome with specific coping strategies, behaviors, and spiritual attitudes among interns at Yale University, New Haven, USA

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin R. Doolittle ◽  
Donna M. Windish
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Active Coping ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
New Haven ◽  
Yale University ◽  
Survey Instruments

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the correlation of burnout syndrome with specific coping strategies, behaviors, and spiritual attitudes among interns in internal medicine, primary care, and internal medicine/pediatrics residency programs at two institutions. Methods: Intern physicians completed anonymous voluntary surveys prior to starting the internship in June 2009 and in the middle of the internship in February 2010. Three validated survey instruments were used to explore burnout, coping, and spiritual attitudes: the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the COPE Inventory, and the Hatch Spiritual Involvement and Beliefs Scale. The interns were in programs at the Yale University School of Medicine and a Yale-affiliated community hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Results: The prevalence of self-identified burnout prior to starting the internship was 1/66 (1.5%) in June 2009, increasing to 10/53 (18.9%) in February 2010 (P<0.0001). From June 2009 to February 2010, the prevalence of high emotional exhaustion increased from 30/66 (45.5%) to 45/53 (84.9%) (P<0.0001), and that of high depersonalization increased from 42/66 (63.6%) to 45/53 (84.9%) (P=0.01). Interns who employed the strategies of acceptance and active coping were less likely to experience emotional exhaustion and depersonalization (P<0.05). Perceptions of high personal accomplishment was 75.5% and was positively correlated with total scores on the Hatch Spiritual Involvement and Beliefs Scale, as well as the internal/fluid and existential/meditative domains of that instrument. Specific behaviors did not impact burnout. Conclusion: Burnout increased during the intern year. Acceptance, active coping, and spirituality were correlated with less burnout. Specific behaviors were not correlated with burnout domains.

scholarly journals Burnout, Coping, and Spirituality Among Internal Medicine Resident Physicians

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin R. Doolittle ◽  
Donna M. Windish ◽  
Charles B. Seelig
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Internal Medicine Resident ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Physician Satisfaction ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Application Domain ◽  
Medicine Resident

Abstract Background Burnout in physicians is common, and studies show a prevalence of 30% to 78%. Identifying constructive coping strategies and personal characteristics that protect residents against burnout may be helpful for reducing errors and improving physician satisfaction. Objective We explored the complex relationships between burnout, behaviors, emotional coping, and spirituality among internal medicine and internal medicine-pediatrics residents. Methods We anonymously surveyed 173 internal medicine and medicine-pediatrics residents to explore burnout, coping, and spiritual attitudes. We used 3 validated survey instruments: the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Carver Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (COPE) Inventory, and the Hatch Spiritual Involvement and Beliefs Scale (SIBS). Results A total of 108 (63%) residents participated, with 31 (28%) reporting burnout. Residents who employed strategies of acceptance, active coping, and positive reframing had lower emotional exhaustion and depersonalization (all, P &lt; .03). Residents who reported denial or disengagement had higher emotional exhaustion and depersonalization scores. Personal accomplishment was positively correlated with the SIBS total score (r  =  +.28, P  =  .003), as well as the internal/fluid domain (r  =  +.32, P  =  .001), existential axes (r  =  +.32, P  =  .001), and humility/personal application domain (r  =  +.23, P  =  .02). The humility/personal application domain also was negatively correlated with emotional exhaustion (r  =  −.20, P  =  .04) and depersonalization (r  =  −.25, P  =  .009). No activity or demographic factor affected any burnout domain. Conclusions Burnout is a heterogeneous syndrome that affects many residents. We identified a range of emotional and spiritual coping strategies that may have protective benefit.

scholarly journals Burnout Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Health-Care Professionals at Assiut University Hospitals, 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5368
Author(s):  
Shimaa A. Elghazally ◽  
Atef F. Alkarn ◽  
Hussein Elkhayat ◽  
Ahmed K. Ibrahim ◽  
Mariam Roshdy Elkhayat
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
University Hospitals

Background: burnout syndrome is a serious and growing problem among medical staff. Its adverse outcomes not only affect health-care providers’ health, but also extend to their patients, resulting in bad-quality care. The COVID-19 pandemic puts frontline health-care providers at greater risk of psychological stress and burnout syndrome. Objectives: this study aimed to identify the levels of burnout among health-care professionals currently working at Assiut University hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: the current study adopted an online cross-sectional design using the SurveyMonkey® website for data collection. A total of 201 physicians were included and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) scale was used to assess the three burnout syndrome dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Results: about one-third, two-thirds, and one-quarter of the respondents had high emotional exhaustion, high depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment, respectively. Younger, resident, and single physicians reported higher burnout scores. The personal accomplishment score was significantly higher among males. Those working more than eight hours/day and dealing with COVID-19 patients had significantly higher scores. Conclusion: during the COVID-19 pandemic, a high prevalence of burnout was recorded among physicians. Age, job title, working duration, and working hours/day were significant predictors for burnout syndrome subscale results. Preventive and interventive programs should be applied in health-care organizations during pandemics.

scholarly journals Burnout Syndrome in UK Intensive Care Unit staff: Data from all three Burnout Syndrome domains and across professional groups, genders and ages

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Vincent ◽  
Peter G Brindley ◽  
Julie Highfield ◽  
Richard Innes ◽  
Paul Greig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Uk

IntroductionThis is the first comprehensive evaluation of Burnout Syndrome across the UK Intensive Care Unit workforce and in all three Burnout Syndrome domains: Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalisation and lack of Personal Accomplishment.MethodsA questionnaire was emailed to UK Intensive Care Society members, incorporating the 22-item Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey for medical personnel. Burnout Syndrome domain scores were stratified by ‘risk’. Associations with gender, profession and age-group were explored.ResultsIn total, 996 multi-disciplinary responses were analysed. For Emotional Exhaustion, females scored higher and nurses scored higher than doctors. For Depersonalisation, males and younger respondents scored higher.ConclusionApproximately one-third of Intensive Care Unit team-members are at ‘high-risk’ for Burnout Syndrome, though there are important differences according to domain, gender, age-group and profession. This data may encourage a more nuanced understanding of Burnout Syndrome and more personalised strategies for our heterogeneous workforce.

scholarly journals Sense of coherence, coping and burnout of pharmacists

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Basson ◽  
S. Rothmann
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Reinterpretation

People in almost any occupation could develop burnout. The objective of this research was to determine the relationship between sense of coherence, coping and burnout in a corporate pharmacy group. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The study population consisted of 67 pharmacists. The Maslach Burnout Inventory, Orientation to Life Questionnaire and COPE were administered. The results showed that sense of coherence is significantly related to emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and personal accomplishment. Regarding coping strategies, mental disengagement was positively related to emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation, while positive reinterpretation and restraint coping were positively related to personal accomplishment. Sense of coherence and coping strategies explained 44 per cent, 35 per cent and 41 per cent of the variance in emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and personal accomplishment respectively.

scholarly journals The Effect of Burnout on Medical Errors and Professionalism in First-Year Internal Medicine Residents

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 597-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Kwah ◽  
Jennifer Weintraub ◽  
Robert Fallar ◽  
Jonathan Ripp
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Medical Errors ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
First Year ◽  
Medication Prescription ◽  
Internal Medicine Residents ◽  
Laboratory Test Results ◽  
Discharge Summaries

ABSTRACT Background  Burnout is a common issue in internal medicine residents, and its impact on medical errors and professionalism is an important subject of investigation. Objective  To evaluate differences in medical errors and professionalism in internal medicine residents with and without burnout. Methods  A single institution observational cohort study was conducted between June 2011 and July 2012. Burnout was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory to generate subscores for the following 3 domains: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and sense of personal accomplishment. By convention, burnout was defined as a high emotional exhaustion or depersonalization subscore. Medication prescription error rate was the chosen measure of medical errors. Professionalism was measured cumulatively through examining discharge summaries completed within 48 hours, outpatient charts completed within 72 hours, and the average time to review outpatient laboratory tests. Results  Of a total of 54 eligible first-year residents, 53 (98%) and 32 (59%) completed the initial and follow-up surveys, respectively. Residents with year-end burnout had a lower rate of medication prescription errors (0.553 versus 0.780, P = .007). Discharge summaries completed within 48 hours of discharge (83.8% versus 84.0%, P = .93), outpatient charts completed within 72 hours of encounter (93.7% versus 94.3%, P = .31), and time (minutes) to review outpatient laboratory test results (72.3 versus 26.9, P = .28) were similar between residents with and without year-end burnout. Conclusions  This study found a small decrease in medical errors in residents with year-end burnout compared to burnout-free residents and no difference in selected measures of professionalism.

Burnout in Home Palliative Care: What Is the Role of Coping Strategies?

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giacomo Ercolani ◽  
Silvia Varani ◽  
Barbara Peghetti ◽  
Luca Franchini ◽  
Maria Beatrice Malerba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Palliative Care Teams

Objective: The study examines psychophysical distress of health-care professionals providing home-based palliative care. The aim is to investigate potential correlations between dimensions of burnout and different coping strategies. Methods: The present study is an observational cross-sectional investigation. The study involved all the home palliative care teams of an Italian nonprofit organization. Of a total of 275 practitioners working for the organization, 207 (75%) decided to participate in the study and complete questionnaires. Questionnaires employed were Maslach Burnout Inventory, General Health Questionnaire 12, Psychophysiological Questionnaire of CBA 2.0, and Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced. Professionals were physicians (50%), nurses (36%), and psychologists (14%). There were no exclusion criteria. Data were processed by SPSS 23 and analyses employed were Spearman ρ, Mann-Whitney U test, and 1-way analysis of variance on ranks. Results: Among participants, a low number of professionals were emotionally exhausted (11%) or not fulfilled at work (20%), whereas most of them complained of depersonalization symptoms (67%). Emotional exhaustion and depersonalization were found to be associated with avoidance coping strategies, whereas problem-solving and positive attitude were negatively associated with emotional exhaustion and positively with personal accomplishment. Moreover, using avoidance strategies was related to a worse psychological and physical condition. Conclusions: Findings suggest the need to provide professionals training programs about coping and communication skills tailored to fit the professionals’ needs according to their work experience in palliative care and aimed at improving the approach to patients and relatives.

scholarly journals Burnout in radiation therapists in Portugal

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Guerra ◽  
Francisco Caramelo ◽  
Miguel Patrício
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
The Public ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Civil Status ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Social Demographic

AbstractBackgroundBurnout syndrome has adverse consequences for individuals, causing a variety of cognitive, affective, physical, behavioural and motivational problems. We aim to assess burnout in Portuguese radiation therapists, for who high levels of contact with patients may potentially lead to burnout.MethodsRadiation therapists working in Portugal were invited via e-mail to participate in the study by filling in a survey. The latter had two components: a social-demographic questionnaire and the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Human Services Survey.ResultsA total of 103 people responded to the survey, 95 of which employed as radiation therapists. The mean burnout scores were 20.60 ± 11.21, 7.43 ± 5.34 and 35.02 ± 6.02, for the emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and personal accomplishment subscales, respectively. In the same order, the total of radiation therapists presenting high levels of burnout were 29%, 14.9% and 29.3% for the different dimensions. The mean scores of burnout did not differ significantly regarding gender, civil status, working in the public or private sector and years of service. Radiation therapists aged 40 years or older presented greater scores of burnout, though with no statistical significance.ConclusionRadiation therapists working in Portugal were seen to have average scores of burnout in the emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and personal accomplishment subscales.

scholarly journals Are we graduating physiotherapists with the burnout syndrome: Evaluating physiotherapy education at the University of the Western Cape

1996 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
Seyi L. Amosun ◽  
Nokuzola D. Dantile
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
The University ◽  
Physiotherapy Students ◽  
Physiotherapy Education

Burnout has been identified in physiotherapists. Based on the postulation that burnout actually begins during physiotherapy educational training, this study set out to determine if burnout exists among physiotherapy students at the University of the Western Cape. Using a modified version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory, 80.3% of the study sample(N=76) were found to have moderate to high levels of emotional exhaustion, while 14,5% indicated moderate to high levels of depersonalisation. However, 72.4% reported moderate to high levels of personal accomplishment. Some factors which contributed to burnout were also reported. It was concluded that burnout existed in the subjects involved in the study.

scholarly journals Burnout among Plastic Surgery Residents in India: An Observational Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (03) ◽  
pp. 387-393
Author(s):  
Nikhil Panse ◽  
Smita Panse ◽  
Swaminathan Ravi ◽  
Hemant Mankar ◽  
Ankur Karanjkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Faculty Involvement ◽  
Resident Burnout

Abstract Introduction Burnout syndrome can be defined as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and perceived lack of personal accomplishment, all of which lead to decreased effectiveness at work. The Medscape burnout and depression report of 2018 suggests that the burnout range across various specialties ranges from 23 to 48%. There are no studies to assess the burnout among plastic surgery residents in India. This study is an attempt to assess the same. Materials and Methods An online survey was conducted in March and April 2019 for plastic surgery residents across India. Various parameters including those related to gender, year of the curriculum, hobbies, exercise, and marital status were assessed. There were multiple sections in the survey, which included the demographic details, stress-related variables, and the abbreviated Maslach Burnout Inventory. The abbreviated Maslach Burnout Inventory is a validated scale that has been used to assess the burnout among plastic surgery residents in India. The three subscales, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment were measured on a Likert scale. Univariable and multivariable analysis of factors associated with burnout was performed. Results Of the 185 respondents, 48.4% experienced moderate-to-high burnout. Of these, 25% (n = 46) were above the 75th centile of the overall burnout score, indicating severe burnout. Insufficient faculty involvement, insufficient time allotted for formalized teaching, conflict with colleagues, and lack of adequate support staff correlated with resident burnout on multivariate analysis. Residents who pursued their hobbies or performed physical activities for exercise had significantly lesser burnout. Conclusion The incidence of burnout in plastic surgery residents surveyed in our study was 48.4%. The faculty of the departments and the residents themselves, as well as the governing bodies, all have a role to play to address the issue of burnout among residents. Dedicated and persistent efforts toward improving physical and psychological well-being of plastic surgery residents will positively impact not only the well-being of the residents but also the quality of patient care.

scholarly journals Burnout Syndrome among Emergency Physicians and Nurses in Abha and Khamis Mushait Cities, Aseer Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulghani M. Alqahtani ◽  
Nabil J. Awadalla ◽  
Safar A. Alsaleem ◽  
Awad S. Alsamghan ◽  
Mohammed Abadi Alsaleem
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Emergency Physicians ◽  
History Of

Objectives. To explore the magnitude and determinants of burnout among emergency physicians and nurses working at emergency departments of hospitals in Abha and Khamis Mushait cities.Subjects and Methods. A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted in emergency departments of hospitals in Abha and Khamis Mushait cities belonging to Ministry of Health. All physicians (n=95) and nurses (n=187) currently working at these sites were invited to participate in the study by filling a validated self-administered questionnaire including two main sections: personal and professional characteristics of physicians and nurses as well as Maslach burnout inventory (MBI) to assess the three components of the burnout syndrome: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.Results. The study included 282 physicians and nurses. The age of more than half of them (54.3%) ranged between 31 and 35 years. Most of them (70.9%) were females. About two-thirds of the respondents (66.3%) were nurses while the remaining 33.7% were physicians. Majority of the emergency healthcare professionals (88.7%) had high emotional exhaustion. The prevalence of high depersonalization (cynicism) was 20.6% whereas that of low personal accomplishment was 41.1% among emergency healthcare professionals. The overall prevalence of burnout among healthcare professionals was 16.3%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that male healthcare professionals were at almost higher three-folded risk for developing burnout compared to females (aOR=2.76; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.21-6.28, p=0.017)). Smokers were at higher significant risk for burnout compared to nonsmokers (aOR=15.37; 95% CI: 7.06-33.45, p<0.001). Healthcare professionals who reported a history of taking medications for sleep disorders expressed higher risk for burnout opposed to those with no history of sleep disorder medication (aOR=6.59; 95% CI: 2.08-20.81, p=0.001).Conclusion. A considerable proportion of physicians and nurses working at emergency departments of hospitals in Abha and Khamis Mushait cities had burnout syndrome, particularly high emotional exhaustion and low personal accomplishment.

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