Occupational Burnout among Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Trainees in Australia

Raftopulos, Marco; Wong, Eugene; Stewart, Thomas E.; Boustred, R. Niell; Harvey, Richard J.; Sacks, Raymond

doi:10.1177/0194599818822987

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“…For additional reference, other national and international studies evaluating burnout among otolaryngology residents prior to the COVID-19 pandemic have reported a prevalence of 45% to 86%. 4,5,31-34 Responses to the SMBM in our cohort also indicated low levels of “clinically relevant” burnout (10.9% [95% CI 5.5-16.3%]). These findings corroborate the notion that burnout is a workplace associated phenomenon, wherein the environment in which physicians labor contributes to residents feeling fatigued, devalued, morally injured, and separated from the core of their work.…”

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confidence: 54%

Otolaryngology Resident Wellness, Training, and Education in the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Chou

Staltari

Mullen

et al. 2021

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol

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Objective: To determine changes in the residency experience early in the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate wellness measures among otolaryngology residents. Methods: A web-based survey was administered to U.S. otolaryngology residents. Responses to the Shirom-Melamed Burnout Measure (SMBM) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale were recorded along with data on burnout, demographics, wellness, sleep, training, and education. Results: 119 U.S. otolaryngology residents representing 27 of 42 states with otolaryngology residency programs responded to the survey. 24.4% (95% CI 17.0-31.8%) self-reported some level of burnout, while 10.9% met SMBM criteria for “clinically relevant” burnout. 51.3% experienced more stress, and 58.8% reported more anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to males, females had a higher prevalence of burnout (38.9% vs 12.3%, P = .001) and anxiety (75.9% vs 43.8%, P < .001). PGY-2s had a greater mean SMBM index (3.64) and higher rates of self-reported burnout (54.2%) than their counterparts at other levels of training. Residents reported less time spent in the hospital, lower surgical volume, and less procedural independence. Educational didactics, primarily via videoconference, were more frequent for 63.9% of respondents. Conclusion: While burnout among otolaryngology residents was low early in the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to separation from the workplace environment, trainees had higher levels of anxiety and stress. The surgical experience was negatively impacted by the pandemic, but remote didactics and educational opportunities increased. These findings may inform otolaryngology residency programs on the need to promote resident wellness and aid in devising strategies to improve the educational experience during this unique global health crisis as well as in the long term.

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Otolaryngology Resident Wellness, Training, and Education in the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Chou

Staltari

Mullen

et al. 2021

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol

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“…This topic is garnering increasing attention and is needed to help limit its occurrence and consequences. To our knowledge, this is the first study to look at metrics of and potential contributors to burnout across three different levels of training in orthopaedics using the validated aMBI [ 2 , 5 , [11] , [12] , [13] , [14] , [15] ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The relationship between work hours and burnout has been observed in every surgical field [ 11 , 13 , 14 , [18] , [19] , [20] , [21] ]. With our finding of increased depersonalization and longer work hours in residents, one might suggest duty hours should be further restricted.…”

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Factors associated with burnout amongst medical students, residents, and attendings in Orthopaedics

Kirwin

Moore

Ottesen

et al. 2021

North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ)

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“…Burnout is a prolonged response to ongoing stressors and is characterised by three key dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and reduced sense of personal achievement [ 5 ]. Recent research has shown that burnout symptoms amongst junior doctors and specialist trainees are common [ 6 , 7 ] and trainees are more susceptible to poor mental health and suicide than the general population [ 8 – 10 ]. Work-related factors have a greater impact on trainee burnout and psychological wellbeing than non-work-related factors [ 11 ].…”

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Factors that impact burnout and psychological wellbeing in Australian postgraduate medical trainees: a systematic review protocol

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Background The stressful nature of medical training and other work-related factors put postgraduate medical trainees at high risk of burnout and poor psychological wellbeing. This has negative implications for patient care and the effectiveness of the healthcare system. The structure of the healthcare system and postgraduate medical education in Australia is different to that of other countries. Whilst a significant body of research exists on burnout and wellbeing in trainees in the USA, evidence specific to Australian trainees is lacking. The aim of this review is to synthesise the current knowledge on the factors that impact burnout and psychological wellbeing in Australian postgraduate medical trainees. Methods/design A systematic review will be conducted across eight digital databases: Academic Search Complete, MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, PsychInfo, Scopus, CINAHL Plus and Informit Health Collection. Peer reviewed empirical studies and relevant grey literature published after 2000 that address an aspect of burnout or psychological wellbeing in Australian postgraduate medical trainees will be included. Two reviewers will independently review each article against the inclusion and exclusion criteria, with disagreements resolved via discussion and consensus. Data will be extracted using a standard form and quality will be assessed using the assessment tools available from the Joanna Briggs Institute. A thematic narrative synthesis of the studies will be presented, along with an assessment of current gaps in the literature and areas for future research. Discussion This review will be the first to integrate the evidence on burnout and psychological wellbeing specific to Australian postgraduate medical trainees. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of the factors that impact burnout and psychological wellbeing in this population and will lay the foundation for future research into appropriate strategic interventions. Systematic review registration This protocol has been registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO: CRD42020203195).

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Occupational Burnout among Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Trainees in Australia

Cited by 23 publications

References 15 publications

Otolaryngology Resident Wellness, Training, and Education in the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Otolaryngology Resident Wellness, Training, and Education in the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Factors associated with burnout amongst medical students, residents, and attendings in Orthopaedics

Factors that impact burnout and psychological wellbeing in Australian postgraduate medical trainees: a systematic review protocol

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