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August 28, 2009Annals of Surgery

Burnout and Career Satisfaction Among American Surgeons

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TSTait D. ShanafeltCBCharles M. BalchGBGerald J. Béchamps

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals burnout as the primary predictor of career dissatisfaction among surgeons, highlighting the need for systemic mental health interventions.

Key Points

  • To assess the prevalence of burnout among American surgeons and examine its relationship with career and specialty choice satisfaction.
  • Evaluated burnout levels and occupational well-being among practicing American surgeons.
  • Analyzed key predictors influencing satisfaction with surgical career and specialty choice.
  • Burnout is prevalent across American surgical specialties.
  • Burnout serves as the single greatest predictor of surgeon dissatisfaction regarding career and specialty selection.

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Shanafelt et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df4fc54fb243fc8e591f42https://doi.org/10.1097/sla.0b013e3181ac4dfd
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