Job burnout in 159 anesthesiology trainees

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Occupational Health
• Psychology

Background:

• Anesthesiology is a high-stress profession.
• Trainee anesthesiologists are particularly vulnerable to stress and burnout.
• Coping mechanisms are essential for managing occupational stress.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate stress perception and job burnout in trainee anesthesiologists.
• To identify factors influencing stress and burnout among trainees.
• To understand the relationship between perceived stress and burnout dimensions.

Main Methods:

• 159 trainee anesthesiologists participated in the study.
• Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) were used for data collection.
• Correlation and regression analyses were performed to evaluate relationships.

Main Results:

• Increased perceived stress correlated with higher emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, and lower personal accomplishment.
• Stress levels were highest in the early years of training.
• Age, gender, and number of children were associated with varying levels of burnout and personal accomplishment.

Conclusions:

• Social factors, including gender and having children, significantly influence the work experience of trainee anesthesiologists.
• Age and perceived stress are key predictors of burnout dimensions.
• Targeted interventions may be needed to support vulnerable trainees.