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Burnout among orthopedic surgeons in Türkiye: Prevalence, contributing factors, and the role of seniority
Murat Gulcek1, Hasan Emre Ozsoy1
1Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ankara, Türkiye.
Introduction/Objectives:
This study aimed to determine the rate of burnout syndrome among orthopedists in Türkiye and to evaluate the effects of demographic characteristics on burnout syndrome.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2025, involving 310 orthopedic surgeons in Türkiye, excluding residents. Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory, which measures emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Data on demographic characteristics and workplace settings were also collected. Statistical analyses employed non-parametric tests because of the non-normal data distribution.
Results:
The overall burnout prevalence was 44.2%. Burnout was statistically significantly associated with sex, employment setting, years of experience, and location of metropolitan work location. Professional experience had a protective effect against burnout.
Conclusion:
Burnout syndrome was prevalent among orthopedic surgeons, affecting approximately one in two orthopedic surgeons. Burnout was statistically significantly associated with years of experience, with burnout decreasing as the years of experience increased, indicating a protective effect of greater experience on burnout.
Level Of Evidence:
IV.