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[Burnout prevalence in pediatricians of general hospitals]

Pedro R Gil-Monte1, Mariana A Marucco

  • 1Unidad de Investigación Psicosocial de la Conducta Organizacional, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Valencia, Avenida Blasco Ibáñez 21, Valencia, Spain. Pedro.Gil-Monte@uv.es

Revista De Saude Publica
|May 13, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Burnout prevalence among pediatricians varies significantly based on the criteria used for assessment. Cross-cultural factors influence these differing burnout rates in healthcare professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Psychology
  • Public health

Context:

  • Pediatrician burnout is a growing concern in healthcare.
  • Understanding prevalence is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • General hospitals in Buenos Aires, Argentina, were the study setting.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of burnout in pediatricians.
  • To compare different diagnostic criteria for burnout.
  • To explore cross-cultural influences on burnout assessment.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study surveyed 123 pediatricians using the Maslach Burnout Inventory.
  • Burnout prevalence ranged from 3.25% (Dutch criteria) to 37.4% (Argentinean criteria).
  • Significant variations highlight the impact of cultural context on burnout measurement.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the need for culturally sensitive burnout assessment tools.
  • Highlights potential biases in applying international criteria in local contexts.
  • Informs strategies for supporting pediatrician well-being and preventing burnout.
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