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Burnout in Pediatric Residents: Comparing Brief Screening Questions to the Maslach Burnout Inventory
Kathi J Kemper1, Paria M Wilson2, Alan Schwartz3
1College of Medicine, The Ohio State University (KJ Kemper).
Academic Pediatrics
|November 6, 2018
Summary
Shortened burnout assessments, like the 1- and 2-item screens, provide similar prevalence estimates to the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). These screens correlate with burnout-related factors and may aid in tracking resident burnout.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is a comprehensive 22-item tool for measuring burnout.
- Accurate measurement of burnout symptoms is crucial, particularly in demanding professions like pediatric residency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of three single-item burnout measures against the full Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).
- To assess the correlation of these shorter measures with other burnout-related psychological factors.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2016 and 2017 Pediatric Resident Burnout-Resilience Study Consortium surveys.
- Included standard measures of perceived stress, mindfulness, resilience, self-compassion, the MBI, and 1- and 2-item screening questions.
Main Results:
- Burnout rates measured by the MBI were 56% (2016) and 54% (2017).
- A 2-item screen (emotional exhaustion and depersonalization) demonstrated high sensitivity (85-87%) and specificity (84-85%) compared to the MBI.
- Single-item screens showed significant correlations with stress, mindfulness, resilience, and self-compassion.
Conclusions:
- 1- and 2-item burnout screens yield prevalence estimates comparable to the MBI.
- These brief measures are correlated with key psychological factors associated with burnout.
- The validated short screens offer a practical tool for residency programs to monitor burnout and intervention effectiveness.
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