Burnout amongst radiologists: A bibliometric study from 1993 to 2020

Area of Science:

• Medical research
• Radiology
• Occupational health

Background:

• Radiologist burnout is a prevalent and increasing issue across institutions.
• Addressing burnout requires understanding its root causes documented in existing literature.
• Identifying key publications is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present evidence-based data and trends on radiologist burnout.
• To guide researchers in developing preventive strategies.
• To inform institutional policies and support systems.

Main Methods:

• A bibliometric analysis of 49 selected articles was performed.
• Data was extracted from Scopus using MeSH and ICD keywords.
• Statistical analysis included Pearson correlation, Kruskal Wallis, and Mann-Whitney U tests.

Main Results:

• Publication output peaked between 2017 and 2019.
• 160 authors contributed, with an average of 3.26 authors per paper.
• Female authors comprised 41.68% of contributors; 35% were first authors.
• Limited government/NGO funding (6/49 studies) was observed.

Conclusions:

• The analysis highlights trends in radiologist mental health research.
• Key findings include underfunding of mental health research.
• Observed trends show a narrowing gender citation gap and specific authorship patterns.