Burnout in Indian Psychiatrists
1Department of Psychiatry, Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
|July 3, 2018
Summary
Burnout affects nearly half of Indian psychiatrists, with personal burnout being most common. This study highlights the need for preventive measures to address psychiatrist burnout in India.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Occupational Health
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Service and decision-making professionals are susceptible to stress and burnout.
- Burnout is a significant concern in high-stress professions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of burnout among psychiatrists in India.
- To identify specific dimensions of burnout affecting Indian psychiatrists.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to a representative sample of Indian psychiatrists.
- The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) and a biodata sheet were used for data collection.
- Statistical analysis was performed to determine burnout prevalence and patterns.
Main Results:
- A total of 110 psychiatrists responded (74% male, 26% female).
- Burnout was identified in 46% of respondents across one or more dimensions.
- Personal burnout was the most prevalent (63%), followed by work burnout (24%) and patient burnout (14%).
Conclusions:
- Burnout among Indian psychiatrists, while not extremely high, warrants serious attention.
- Protective and preventive strategies are recommended to mitigate burnout in this population.
