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Identifying Key Factors for Burnout Among Orthopedic Surgeons Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process Method
Shiqian Wang1, Lin Li1, Yanjun Jin2
1Business School, Dongguan City University, Dongguan, China.
Personal and family factors significantly contribute to burnout in orthopedic surgeons. Addressing work-life balance and workload is crucial for managing surgeon well-being.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Orthopedic surgeons face significant burnout.
- Effective management strategies require understanding key contributing factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop an evaluation model for orthopedic surgeon burnout.
- Identify critical factors influencing burnout in this profession.
Main Methods:
- Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model developed.
- Literature review and expert assessment informed the model.
- 17 orthopedic surgeons participated in the study.
Main Results:
- Personal/family dimension identified as the primary factor in burnout.
- Key sub-criteria include limited family time, anxiety about clinical competence, work-family conflict, and heavy workload.
- AHP model successfully prioritized burnout factors.
Conclusions:
- The developed model effectively analyzes job burnout risk factors.
- Findings provide a basis for improved burnout management in orthopedic surgery.
- Interventions should consider personal, family, and workload aspects.
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