Burnout in the practice of oncology: Results of a follow-up survey

Whippen, Deborah; Zuckerman, Enid; Andersen, J. W.; Kamin, Deborah Y.; Holland, Jimmie C.

doi:10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.6053

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“…The importance of sufficient vacation time found in the survey was also reported in the Whippen et al study where 57% of the medical oncologists rated enough vacation time as the most important measure to avoid burnout 5 . In a follow-up survey 12 conducted 10 years after the first 5 , Whipen et al reported a 36% rate of burnout and that about half of the oncologists who participated in the survey still thought that more vacation time would help to decrease burnout.…”

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Prevalence of the burnout syndrome among Brazilian medical oncologists

Glasberg¹,

Horiuti²,

Novais³

et al. 2007

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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SUMMARY INTRODUCTION.Burnout syndrome which is prevalent among oncologists is characterized by three aspects: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and low personal accomplishment. The purpose was to evaluate prevalence of the burnout syndrome among Brazilian medical oncologists and the variables that correlate with its presence. METHODS. A survey was conducted with members of the Brazilian Society of Medical Oncology (SBOC) who received three questionnaires (general, Maslach burnout questionnaire and an opinion survey) mailed to all 458 members. RESULTS. Response rate was of 22.3%. According to the criteria proposed by Grunfeld, which consider burnout present when at least one of the aspects is severely abnormal, prevalence of this syndrome was 68.6% (95% confidence interval, CI: 58.68% to 77.45%). By multivariate analysis having a hobby/physical activity, a religious affiliation, older age, living with a companion and rating vacation time as sufficient were correlated significantly and independently with burnout syndrome. CONCLUSIONS. The burnout syndrome is prevalent among Brazilian oncologists. Oncologists having sufficient personal and social resources to engage in a hobby, physical activity, have enough vacation time and religious activities are at lower risk of developing burnout.

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Prevalence of the burnout syndrome among Brazilian medical oncologists

Glasberg¹,

Horiuti²,

Novais³

et al. 2007

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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“…11,47 In one study with oncologists, lack of personal time was identified as primar y cause for the appearance of burnout syndrome. 49,50 Results suggest that this syndrome may be associated with depression and with difficulties caring for patients. Many studies have investigated the prevalence of burnout in diverse populations, but the greatest challenge today is to identify the main risk factors related with the syndrome.…”

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Trabalho e síndrome da estafa profissional (Síndrome de Burnout) em médicos intensivistas de Salvador

Tironi¹,

Sobrinho²,

Barros³

et al. 2009

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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Objective. To describe the prevalence of burnout syndrome among intensive care physicians in Salvador, Brazil, and analyze it for associations with demographic data and aspects of their working conditions (psychological demands and control over tasks).MethOds. This was a cross-sectional study investigating associations between psychosocial aspects of work and professional burnout in a population of 297 intensive care physicians in Salvador. A selfadministered individual questionnaire was used to collect data on psychosocial features of work using the demand-control model (Job Content Questionnaire) and on the mental health of the physicians using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).Results. An elevated level of working hours overload and on-call work overload was observed. The prevalence of professional burnout was 7.4% and was more strongly associated with the psychological demands of work than with intensive care physician's control over that work. cOnclusiOns. Physicians doing highly demanding work (many demands and little control) suffered 10.2 times more burnout than those with undemanding work (few demands and a high degree of control).

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“…13 A study that involved a similar population and instrument found that oncologists' burnout decreased over time from 56% of 598 participants 40 to 34% of 1200 participants. 25 In another sample of 1740 US oncologists, 41 61.7% reported burnout.…”

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