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Burnout in the Plastic Surgeon: Implications and Interventions.
Christina Prendergast1, Erika Ketteler2, Gregory Evans3
1Chief Resident, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|February 17, 2017
Summary
Plastic surgeons face significant burnout, characterized by exhaustion and reduced accomplishment. This review examines symptoms, effects, and solutions for plastic surgeon burnout and wellness.
Area of Science:
- Medical Specialties
- Surgical Professions
- Physician Wellness
Background:
- Plastic surgery careers present unique challenges, impacting surgeons and their families.
- High rates of burnout are reported across surgical fields, with over 40% of surgeons experiencing it.
- A significant portion of plastic surgeons exhibit signs of professional burnout, a state of exhaustion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the symptoms and effects of burnout specifically within the plastic surgery community.
- To explore potential solutions for burnout prevention and to promote physician wellness in plastic surgery.
- To address the limited existing literature on burnout in plastic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of burnout in surgical professions.
- Analysis of survey data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
- Synthesis of information on burnout components: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced accomplishment.
Main Results:
- Burnout in plastic surgeons has severe repercussions for individuals, patients, and healthcare organizations.
- Key components of burnout include emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment.
- Existing literature on burnout within plastic surgery is limited, necessitating further research and discussion.
Conclusions:
- Addressing burnout is critical for the well-being of plastic surgeons and the quality of patient care.
- Implementing burnout prevention strategies and promoting physician wellness are essential.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and mitigate burnout in plastic surgery.
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