Respondents aged up to 46 years were compared to respondents 47 years and greater. For age group differences, respondents were divided into two groups based on the median age of respondents who met criteria for burnout, which was calculated at 46 years. Statistical calculations were used to evaluate possible age group and gender effects on urologist burnout among different domains. Participant responses were also evaluated in terms of the burnout domains: EE (high vs.
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Univariate inferential analyses were used to identify the association between urologist burnout and various demographic and professional characteristics. Through our analysis, we aim to identify trends, patterns, and predisposing factors for burnout among Canadian urologists. The data presented herein is the first study to examine the prevalence in burnout among Canadian urologists through the 2018 Canadian Urological Association (CUA) census. 17 Specific practice features associated with burnout included more patient visits per week, younger age, non-pediatric or oncologic subspeciality, and practice size greater than two urologists.
17 The results of this investigation identified burnout in 38.8% of practicing urologists, with 17.2% scoring high for EE and 37.1% for DP. To further investigate the prevalence of burnout among urologists in the United States, North et al administered the MBI to assess burnout among American urologists through the 2016 American Urological Association (AUA) census. Based on these findings, many urologists raised concerns regarding early retirement and potential substance abuse among practicing urologists 1 and the negative impact on prospective applicants. 15 This report also indicated that urologists had the second worst work-life balance (behind neurosurgeons). 14 In 2015, Shanafelt et al reported that burnout among urologists was 64%, which was significantly increased from 41% in 2011. 12, 13 Given the significant consequences of physician burnout, Shanafelt et al began surveying American physicians and workers in other fields starting in 2011 to chronicle the changing rates of burnout and satisfaction with work-life integration among physicians relative to the general population. 11 Substance abuse, depression, suicidal ideation, poor self-care, and motor vehicle crashes are more prevalent among physicians experiencing burnout.
9, 10 The annual cost of physician burnout in Canada due to early physician retirement and reduced clinical hours is estimated to be $213 million. 5 – 8 It is associated with reduced physician productivity, increased physician turnover, decreased patient access, and heightened costs. These domains can each be assessed via the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), a validated tool used in medical disciplines 3 and the corporate workspace 4 to evaluate burnout.īurnout among physicians has been shown to be associated with lower-quality care, increased medical errors, and lower patient satisfaction.
The term “burnout” was first described by Freudenberger in 1980 and was defined as “the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to a cause or relationship fails to produce the desired results.” 1 This concept was further developed by Maslach et al 2 and has since been divided into three domains: emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP)/cynicism, and low personal accomplishment (PA)/professional efficacy.
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