The measurement of experienced self-perceived burnout among residents of Saudi board of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery: A cross-sectional study
Year: 2016
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the self-perceived burnout among residents of Saudi board of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. In addition, to identify the potential stressors that can be modified to minimize burnout. Method: The survey instrument in the form of the self-administered close-ended questionnaire was distributed to all otolaryngology residents between second year through fifth-year training. All residents were registered with the Saudi board of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery in the academic year 2013. The survey included all four settings of training in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Central, Western, Eastern and Southern). The main variables included the Maslach Burnout Inventory–Human Services Study (MBI-HSS) and demographic information. Results: The response rate was 67% (72/108). All the returned questionnaires were fromcurrent second- through fifth-year otolaryngology residents. Burnout was strikingly prevalent in our study, with 70% of residents expressed either high (45%) or moderate (25%) level of emotional exhaustion. This was highly associated with high levels (60%) of depersonalization and low levels (45%) of personal accomplishment. Burnout was almost equivalent across residents in all years of residency with no significant difference between males and females. Conclusions: The results of this study agree with cited evidence that burnout is likely to be more prevalent among residents. Modification of risk factors, such as confrontations with others and allowing sufficient faculty time for learning and research, should be undertaken to limit the development of burnout and its deleterious sequelae.
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4399150222