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Burnout among American surgeons.

D A Campbell1, S S Sonnad, F E Eckhauser

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109-0331, USA.

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|October 17, 2001
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Burnout is prevalent among American surgeons, particularly younger ones. Factors like overwhelming work and lack of autonomy contribute, leading to early retirement desires.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Surgical Practice
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • The long-term effects of stress on surgeons remain largely unknown.
  • Burnout is a significant manifestation of chronic stress in medical professionals.
  • Understanding burnout prevalence is crucial for surgeon well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of burnout in actively practicing American surgeons.
  • To identify factors associated with burnout in surgical professionals.
  • To inform interventions aimed at mitigating surgeon burnout.

Main Methods:

  • Survey distributed to 1706 surgical residency graduates and association members.
  • Utilized the Maslach Burnout Inventory and a custom questionnaire.

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  • Analyzed responses from 582 actively practicing surgeons (44% response rate).

    • Main Results:

    • 32% of surgeons reported high emotional exhaustion; 13% high depersonalization; 4% low personal accomplishment.
    • Younger surgeons exhibited higher susceptibility to burnout.
    • Overwhelming workload, work-life imbalance, unrewarding career, and lack of autonomy were key contributing factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Burnout represents a significant issue for practicing American surgeons.
    • Findings can guide modifications to surgical training programs.
    • Data can support surgical leadership in addressing the work environment.