Factors Associated With Burnout in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents in the United States

Objectives The aims of the study were to determine the prevalence of burnout in physical medicine and rehabilitation residents in the United States and to identify the personal- and program-specific characteristics most strongly associated with residents reporting burnout. Design This was a cross-sectional survey of US physical medicine and rehabilitation residents. Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and burnout were assessed using two validated items from the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Associations of burnout with demographics and personal factors, residency program characteristics, perceived program support, and work/life balance were evaluated. Results The survey was completed by 296 residents (22.8%), with 35.8% of residents meeting the criteria for burnout. Residents’ perception of not having adequate time for personal/family life was the factor most strongly associated with burnout (χ2 = 93.769, P
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research