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Addressing Surgeon Burnout Through a Multi-level Approach: A National Call to Action.

Kimberly B Golisch¹, Jes M Sanders¹, Anna Rzhetsky²

¹Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL USA.

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Physician burnout is rising, especially among surgeons. Addressing this epidemic requires solutions at individual, institutional, and national levels to improve surgeon well-being.

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Burnout Call-to-action Surgeon Well-being Wellness

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Medical research
Surgical sciences
Physician wellness

Background:

Physician burnout is a significant issue in healthcare.
Surgery presents unique challenges contributing to burnout.
Burnout rates are increasing, affecting younger and female surgeons disproportionately.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the scope and drivers of burnout in surgery.
To advocate for multilevel strategies to combat surgeon burnout.

Main Methods:

Literature review of burnout in surgical fields.
Analysis of contributing factors and current initiatives.

Main Results:

Burnout in surgery is increasing, linked to work-life balance, long hours, and workplace mistreatment.
Despite initiatives, burnout rates continue to rise.
Surgeons and trainees face high risks, including attrition, depression, and suicidal ideation.

Conclusions:

Surgeon burnout is a critical issue requiring immediate attention.
Effective strategies must be implemented at individual, institutional, and national levels.
Further research and action are essential to mitigate burnout in surgery.