Burnout and work-life balance in neurosurgery: Current state and opportunities

Neal, Matthew T.; Lyons, Mark

doi:10.25259/sni_736_2020

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“…More weekly calls have been considered a contributing factor to burnout in residents, and similar would be expected in neurosurgery consultants [ 9 ]. However, our study observed the consultants with burnout to have a lower mean of weekly calls, which is an unexpected finding.…”

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Factors associated with risk of burnout in neurosurgeons: current status and risk factors

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Objective The study aimed to evaluate burnout and associated risk factors in neurosurgical residents and faculty members. Summary of background data Burnout is an occupational risk of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced perception of personal accomplishment secondary to work stress. It burdens the individual with immense mental stress causing compromised professional performance. Healthcare workers, particularly surgeons, have been documented to be at high risk of developing burnout, considering the stressful routine and serious impact of their profession. Methods The modified Maslach Burnout Inventory was filled by fellow neurosurgical residents or consultants. The respondents were classified into burnout and non-burnout groups and then analyzed for the associated risk factors. The data were analyzed using SPSS v26. Results One hundred and thirty-eight neurosurgical healthcare workers, including 62 residents and 76 consultants, responded to the questionnaire. The burnout and non-burnout groups comprised 83 (60%) and 55 (39.9%) respondents. Female gender and few kids were observed as significant risk factors for the development of burnout ( p = 0.013 and p = 0.006, respectively). Regardless of its year, residency was a risk factor for overall burnout, as well as in each subsection of the Maslach Inventory ( p = 0.002). In consultants, recent qualifications and a high number of weekly calls were also associated with a significant risk of burnout ( p = 0.012 and p = 0 .027, respectively). Marital status and national economic status did not reveal any influence on the status of burnout in neurosurgical healthcare workers. Conclusion Burnout syndrome is a prevalent and serious, yet overlooked, condition among neurosurgeons. Adequate assessment and steps should be encouraged to ensure physician and patient safety.

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“…Neurosurgical healthcare workers can also be at risk of high burnout, attributed to their mental and physical demands and the extended training duration [ 9 ]. The literature reports burnout to be widely present in neurosurgeons [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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Factors associated with risk of burnout in neurosurgeons: current status and risk factors

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“…Los participantes en nuestro estudio informaron que las dificultades más comunes en la neurocirugía son la naturaleza desafiante y compleja de los casos neuroquirúrgicos, aunado al largo período de formación en posgrado y porque consideraron que la neurocirugía podría afectar su vida familiar y social, al ser una especialidad muy demandante. Los cuadros clínicos de rápida instauración, la posibilidad de complicaciones devastadoras en los pacientes y las implicaciones médico legales en los pacientes neuroquirúrgicos hacen que la neurocirugía tenga una considerable predisposición al síndrome del Burnout 25 . Además, la neurocirugía se ha relacionado con el aumento en los índices de divorcio, relaciones sentimentales fallidas y conflictos familiares 26 .…”

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¿Quieres ser neurocirujano? Un estudio transversal basado en cuestionarios realizados en médicos internos

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Introducción: Existen múltiples factores que pueden llegar a afectar la elección de una especialidad en médicos internos de pregrado. Estudios previos han demostrado que un gran porcentaje de los estudiantes de medicina no contemplan a la neurocirugía como una de sus opciones de especialidad a realizar en un futuro. Objetivo: Evaluar los factores que podrían generar interés o desinterés en realizar la especialidad en neurocirugía en médicos internos. De acuerdo con nuestra apreciación, este trabajo es el primero en el país que evalúa dicho aspecto. Método: Este estudio fue llevado a cabo mediante el uso de un cuestionario conformado por 15 preguntas basadas en escala Likert, aplicado a 50 médicos internos. El mismo ha sido utilizado en diversas publicaciones internacionales. Resultados: La mayoría de los estudiantes considera que la historia clínica neurológica es difícil de interrogar y los signos neurológicos son complicados de evocar. La mayoría de ellos (78%) no considera a la neurocirugía entre sus opciones de especialidad a realizar, por el largo periodo de formación que conlleva y porque puede afectar negativamente la vida familiar. Sin embargo, la mayoría de ellos (88%) reconoce que esta especialidad conlleva un alto prestigio e ingresos económicos. Conclusiones: Este trabajo concuerda con la caída en popularidad de la neurocirugía como especialidad reportada en publicaciones internacionales, y remarca algunas áreas objetivo que pueden ayudar a mejorar la percepción en los médicos internos.

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“…Programs may explore their residents' preferences, engage them in planning, emphasize balance, and cultivate a culture of support for prioritizing wellness. 31,52 Although burnout/wellness interventions have previously been described in excellent reviews, [53][54][55] we found it important to contextualize these interventions within the rest the published neurosurgical educational intervention literature. Being the third most prominent field signifies the perceived importance of reducing resident burnout.…”

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Data-Driven Residency Training: A Scoping Review of Educational Interventions for Neurosurgery Residency Programs

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Yengo‐Kahn²,

Roth³

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BACKGROUND Neurosurgery residency programs are tasked with imparting large volumes of both clinical knowledge and technical skill to trainees in limited time. Many investigators have described local practices, which may offer evidence-based interventions in neurosurgical residency education, but this literature has not been systematically reviewed. OBJECTIVE To perform a scoping review of educational practices in neurosurgery, which are supported by quantitative, peer-reviewed research. METHODS A scoping review of the literature was performed. PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were queried for articles describing educational interventions for neurosurgery residents, which included a quantitative assessment of the effect on resident performance. RESULTS From an initial set of 1785 unique articles, 29 studies were ultimately screened and included. Studies were into the following 6 topics: (1) didactics and curricula (n = 13), (2) nontechnical skills (n = 6), (3) wellness and burnout (n = 4), (4) assessment and feedback (n = 2), (5) mentorship and career development (n = 2), and (6) research (n = 2). Individual study results were described. CONCLUSION Several educational interventions in neurosurgical training are supported by quantitative evidence. Methodological shortcomings are prevalent among studies of education, particularly in the selection of meaningful outcome measures. A summary of evidence-based considerations is provided for current and future program directors.

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Burnout and work-life balance in neurosurgery: Current state and opportunities

Cited by 18 publications

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Factors associated with risk of burnout in neurosurgeons: current status and risk factors

Factors associated with risk of burnout in neurosurgeons: current status and risk factors

¿Quieres ser neurocirujano? Un estudio transversal basado en cuestionarios realizados en médicos internos

Data-Driven Residency Training: A Scoping Review of Educational Interventions for Neurosurgery Residency Programs

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