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Burnout syndrome in pediatric practice

Reem A Al-Youbi1, Mohammed M Jan

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, P O Box 80215, Jeddah 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Oman Medical Journal
|August 2, 2013
PubMed

Insights

High rates of burnout affect pediatricians, with 82% experiencing it. Academic pediatricians and consultants are more susceptible, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Occupational health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Burnout, a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced accomplishment, negatively impacts healthcare professionals' performance and patient care quality.
  • Understanding burnout prevalence and contributing factors in pediatrics is crucial for improving the well-being of these specialists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess burnout rates among pediatricians in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • To identify potential work-related and lifestyle determinants associated with burnout in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted.
  • The Maslach Burnout Inventory and custom questionnaires were administered to 130 pediatricians in Jeddah.
  • Data on work-related and lifestyle factors were collected.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority of pediatricians (82%) exhibited abnormal burnout scores, with 34% experiencing severe burnout.
  • Male pediatricians were more likely to report severe burnout than females (40% vs. 31%).
  • Academic pediatricians in university settings (50%) and consultants (46%) showed higher rates of severe burnout compared to non-academic peers and residents/assistants, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • At least one-third of practicing pediatricians experience burnout syndrome.
  • Specific, targeted strategies are essential for the prevention and mitigation of professional burnout in pediatrics.
Abstract

Keywords:
Burnout SyndromeChildPediatricsPractice

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