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Richard S Mayne1, Gregory J H Biddle2,3,4, Charlotte L Edwardson3,4
1School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK. rmayne02@qub.ac.uk.
General practitioners (GPs) showed less physical activity and more sitting on workdays. Despite high burnout and fatigue rates, movement behaviors were not linked to these conditions, suggesting a need for GPs to enhance workday activity for better wellbeing.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Sports Medicine
- General Practice
Background:
- Physical inactivity correlates with burnout and fatigue in healthcare professionals, impacting performance.
- This study investigates movement behaviors in general practitioners (GPs) and their relationship with burnout and fatigue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the movement behaviors of general practitioners (GPs).
- To assess the association between daily steps, sitting, and standing time with burnout and fatigue in GPs.
Main Methods:
- 47 general practitioners (GPs) in Northern Ireland wore accelerometers for seven days.
- Participants completed validated questionnaires on burnout and fatigue.
- Analyzed associations between daily steps, sitting, and standing time with burnout and fatigue.
Main Results:
- GPs averaged 10.6 hours sitting and 3.8 hours standing during workdays.
- Workdays showed less activity (7796 steps) compared to non-workdays (12,408 steps).
- No significant associations were found between movement behaviors (sitting, standing, steps) and burnout or fatigue (p > 0.05).
Conclusions:
- General practitioners (GPs) are less active and more sedentary on workdays compared to non-workdays.
- Burnout and severe fatigue are prevalent among GPs, but not significantly associated with measured movement behaviors.
- GPs are encouraged to improve workday movement behaviors to enhance overall wellbeing.
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