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March 29, 2026British journal of surgery

SRS15 - Work/life balance amongst orthopaedic staff in wales: is burnout a growing problem?

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JPJessica PotterKRKunal Roy

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Evaluates burnout prevalence and its effects on relationships in orthopaedic staff, suggesting the need for targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the prevalence of burnout and its impact on relationship stability within a Welsh orthopaedic department.
  • A 63-item questionnaire including Maslach Burnout Inventory and General Health Questionnaire was developed.
  • The survey was distributed during the Welsh Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting 2023.
  • Participants included foundation doctors, nurse practitioners, associate specialists, and consultants.
  • 37% of respondents reported high levels of burnout.
  • 80% demonstrated depersonalization, and 60% indicated reduced personal accomplishment.
  • 90% experienced psychological distress related to occupational factors.
  • Relationship instability was reported across all groups, with lower levels observed in nurse practitioners.

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Potter et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c34bde0f0f753b39dfadhttps://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znag018.032
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