Impostor Phenomenon and Burnout in General Surgeons and General Surgery Residents

Leach, Patricia K.; Nygaard, Rachel M; Chipman, Jeffrey G.; Brunsvold, Melissa E.; Marek, Ashley P.

doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2018.06.025

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“…Of the identified studies, the majority were published after 2016 (Figure ). Ten studies had been conducted in the USA, two in Canada, two in Pakistan, and one in each of India, Iran, Malaysia and Nigeria (Table ). Eight studies involved medical students, four involved resident physicians, and seven involved attending physicians .…”

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“…Ten studies had been conducted in the USA, two in Canada, two in Pakistan, and one in each of India, Iran, Malaysia and Nigeria (Table ). Eight studies involved medical students, four involved resident physicians, and seven involved attending physicians . Thirteen were survey studies, two were qualitative studies, two were perspective articles and one was a narrative review …”

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“…Eight studies involved medical students, four involved resident physicians, and seven involved attending physicians . Thirteen were survey studies, two were qualitative studies, two were perspective articles and one was a narrative review …”

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“…Eleven of the studies included in our analysis used the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) to determine prevalence, whereas only two used the Young Impostor Scale (YIS) . Studies evaluating the prevalence of IS in medical students showed rates ranging from 22% to 60% .…”

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Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review

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Context Impostor syndrome (IS) is increasingly recognised as a condition among physicians and physicians in training. Impostor syndrome is especially problematic because of its association with increased rates of burnout and suicide. In order to address this issue, we need to fully understand its prevalence, scope, and factors associated with IS. The purpose of this scoping review is to analyse the existing literature on IS among practising physicians and physicians in training in order to identify current trends and directions for future research. Methods The authors conducted a literature search of nine databases for any articles on IS among practising physicians or physicians in training published prior to January 2019. Two reviewers independently screened articles and identified 18 papers meeting the study inclusion criteria. Two authors independently extracted data and performed quantitative and qualitative syntheses consistent with best practice recommendations for scoping reviews. Results Most studies utilised the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale and cited rates of IS ranging from 22% to 60%. Studies found that gender, low self‐esteem and institutional culture were associated with higher rates of IS, whereas social support, validation of success, positive affirmation, and both personal and shared reflections were protective. Overall, IS was also associated with higher rates of burnout. Conclusions This review summarises the existing literature on IS among practising physicians and physicians in training, providing valuable insights and areas for future research.

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“…The relation between school climate and resilience of students is confirmed by the research authors (Leach, Nygaard, Chipman, Brunsvold et al, 2019) and (Lin and Huang, 2014). The authors found out that there is a relation between the level of resilience of students and their perception of school climate.…”

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Stress Effect Factors and Socio-Pathological Phenomena in Teaching and Learning Environment

2019

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Stress represents an inner human state in a positive or negative sense that can be considered a threat. From the researchers conducted in the Czech and Slovak Republic, it can be shown that adequate stress has a significant effect on brain activity. Stress in teaching and learning environment leads to the emergence and development of socio-pathological phenomena. Contributors focus on social, emotional and behaviour stress factors in pupils/students with an impact on the occurrence of socio-pathological phenomena and risk behaviours in the educational process. The main methods of realization of the empirical research were the questionnaire survey, the own structure of the contribution authors, the experiment method, the statistical method of the F-test of equivalence and the t-test with uneven dispersion. The authors of the paper further analysed the statements of teachers who reported the most frequent preferences of stress factors in students.

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Imposter phenomenon in physical therapists: A cross‐sectional observational study

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LaPenna,

Willis

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Background and AimsImposter phenomenon (IP), or perceived fraudulence, describes an ongoing fear of exposure as a fraud or imposter, despite objective successes and accomplishments. Although there is a growing interest of IP in medicine, IP in the physical therapy profession has been minimally examined. We aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of IP among licensed physical therapists in the United States.MethodsThis cross‐sectional observational study utilized an online survey to assess levels of IP using the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale. We assessed degrees of emotional exhaustion and job satisfaction and collected professional and demographic information. A multivariable logistic regression model examined factors associated with IP presence.ResultsThe mean IP score was 60.3 (SD: 15.1, range: 19–95). Fifty‐five respondents (10.7%) had low IP, 196 (38.1%) moderate, 215 (41.8%) frequent, and 48 (9.3%) intense IP. The prevalence of IP, defined as frequent or intense IP, was 51.2%. Having manager/supervisor experience (odds ratio [OR] = 0.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.34–0.90) was associated with a reduced odds of IP presence. Holding a bachelor's or master's degree (vs. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); OR = 2.31, 95% CI = 1.07–5.00), a history of or current mental health diagnosis (OR = 2.77, 95% CI = 1.69–4.54), and emotional exhaustion (moderate vs. low: OR = 5.37, 95% CI = 2.11–13.69; high vs. low: OR = 14.13, 95% CI = 5.56–35.89) were each associated with an increased odds of IP presence.ConclusionsIP is highly prevalent among licensed physical therapists. Seasoned clinicians with managerial roles seemed to be less susceptible to IP, whereas those with mental health diagnoses, emotional exhaustion, and those without a DPT degree may be more susceptible. Given its high prevalence and potential negative impact on burnout and career advancement, it is crucial to increase IP awareness and provide education on management strategies.

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Impostor Phenomenon and Burnout in General Surgeons and General Surgery Residents

Cited by 92 publications

References 22 publications

Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review

Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review

Stress Effect Factors and Socio-Pathological Phenomena in Teaching and Learning Environment

Imposter phenomenon in physical therapists: A cross‐sectional observational study

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