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Is medicine turning into unhappy profession?
1Swasthya Kalyan Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|October 2, 2013
Summary
Burnout is prevalent among medical professionals in Rajasthan, with emotional exhaustion being the most common symptom. Younger and female professionals are more susceptible to burnout due to workplace and work-life balance factors.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Stress and burnout are significant issues among healthcare professionals globally.
- Medical professionals, including dentists and nurses, are increasingly experiencing burnout.
- Understanding the prevalence of burnout in Rajasthan's medical community is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of stress and burnout among medical professionals in Rajasthan.
- To identify demographic factors associated with burnout in this population.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 1,735 medical professionals across Rajasthan.
- The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey (MBI-HSS) was used for assessment.
- 576 completed surveys formed the final sample for analysis.
Main Results:
- High emotional exhaustion was reported by 29.16% of professionals.
- Depersonalization affected 20%, while low personal accomplishment was seen in 17.9%.
- Younger professionals (r = -0.122, P < 0.003) and females (40% vs. 27%) showed higher burnout rates.
Conclusions:
- Burnout is a significant concern for medical professionals in Rajasthan.
- Factors contributing to burnout include work approach, perceived environment, career dissatisfaction, peer support, and work-life balance.
- Targeted interventions are needed to address burnout in this demographic.
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