Burnout not only negatively affects the physician but also patient and healthcare organization. According to a recent survey, approximately 32% to 78% of medical practitioners worldwide experience symptoms associated with burnout. Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion related to work or caregiving activities.
It is further characterized by three core domains: physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism and depersonalization, and a reduced sense of professional accomplishment. Moreover, it increases the risks for cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, insomnia, and gastrointestinal issues, as well as mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance dependence, and suicide. Burnout Risk Factors Risk factors for burnout can be both personal and organizational and tend to appear more in younger doctors and in those who are single or…
