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Assessment of pediatric residents burnout in a tertiary academic centre

Roaa S Jamjoom1, Yoon S Park

  • 1Paediatric Emergency, King Abdulaziz University Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail. rsjamjoom@kau.edu.sa.

Saudi Medical Journal
|March 16, 2018
PubMed

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Pediatric residents in Saudi Arabia face significant burnout, with over 70% experiencing severe symptoms. High rates of depersonalization were noted, impacting resident well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Occupational Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Burnout syndrome is a growing concern among healthcare professionals globally.
  • Pediatric residency programs require specific attention due to demanding training environments.
  • Understanding burnout prevalence is crucial for resident well-being and program improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and severity of burnout among pediatric residents.
  • To identify specific dimensions of burnout experienced by these residents.
  • To assess burnout at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey design was employed.
  • The study included pediatric residents (PGY1-PGY4) at a tertiary academic hospital.
  • Surveys were emailed to 50 registered residents, with a 70% completion rate.

Main Results:

  • Over 70% of pediatric residents reported experiencing severe burnout.
  • Specific burnout dimensions included 43% emotional exhaustion, 71.8% depersonalization, and 40.6% low accomplishment.
  • Depersonalization levels were notably higher compared to national and international peers.

Conclusions:

  • Burnout syndrome poses a significant threat to the well-being of pediatric residents in this program.
  • The high prevalence of depersonalization suggests a critical need for targeted interventions.
  • Findings highlight the importance of addressing burnout to ensure a sustainable pediatric residency program.
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