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Burnout and Physician Gender: What Do We Know?
Timothy Hoff1,2, Do R Lee3
1D'Amore-McKim School of Business and School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University, Boston, MA.
Medical Care
|June 3, 2021
Summary
Physician burnout affects both male and female doctors. However, female physicians may experience higher burnout rates, particularly emotional exhaustion, indicating a need for targeted support.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Physician well-being
- Gender studies in medicine
Background:
- Physician burnout (BO) is a significant issue in the US medical field.
- Female physicians constitute a growing segment of the workforce.
- Existing data suggests female physicians may face higher burnout rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review existing literature on physician burnout.
- To specifically examine burnout in female physicians compared to their male counterparts.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted across four databases.
- Studies published between 2010 and 2019 were included.
- The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed.
Main Results:
- 43 studies were analyzed, revealing high burnout rates in both male and female physicians (over one-third).
- Burnout prevalence remained consistent across various work settings, specialties, and physician demographics.
- Female physicians demonstrated a higher propensity for burnout, especially concerning emotional exhaustion.
Conclusions:
- Burnout is a critical concern for all physicians, with women experiencing it more intensely.
- Healthcare organizations should implement talent management strategies acknowledging women's higher burnout risk.
- Further research is necessary to fully understand the impact of gender on physician burnout.
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