Perceptions of Burnout Among Academic Hospitalists. WMJ 2021 Dec;120(4):268-272
Date
01/14/2022Pubmed ID
35025173Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85123460931 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 10 CitationsAbstract
INTRODUCTION: There is a paucity of data on burnout among academic hospitalists in Wisconsin.
OBJECTIVE/METHODS: To evaluate perceptions on burnout among academic hospitalists at an academic center in Wisconsin, a survey was distributed to academic hospitalists at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Questions addressed job satisfaction, factors contributing to burnout and its consequences, and various preventive steps. A section was included for respondents to provide any additional comments.
RESULTS: Out of 52 academic hospitalists surveyed, 43 (83%) responded. Sixty-two percent of participants reported feeling burnout. Burnout rates did not differ by gender (males vs females, 58% vs 73%, respectively; P = 0.65), career length as a hospitalist (P = 0.28), or satisfaction as a hospitalist (P = 0.11). High patient census (94%) and unrealistic workload (83%) were the most commonly cited factors for burnout. Possible consequences of burnout included lack of enthusiasm (95%) and mental exhaustion (93%). A majority of respondents (81%) indicated that high clinical demands interfered with their ability to teach medical students. Improving the structure of work (88%) and incorporating respect, care, and compassion as a group culture (88%) were the most common themes reported to prevent burnout.
CONCLUSION: This study shows a high prevalence of burnout among academic hospitalists and highlights various opportunities to reduce burnout risk.
Author List
Glisch C, Yadav S, Bhandari S, Jha PAuthors
Sanjay Bhandari MD Assistant Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinPinky Jha MD Associate Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Academic Medical CentersBurnout, Professional
Female
Hospitalists
Humans
Job Satisfaction
Male
Surveys and Questionnaires
Workload